Abiquiu Lake and El Vado Lake State Park
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Abiquiu Lake vs El Vado Lake State Park

Side-by-side comparison of two boat ramps in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.

These ramps are about 29.8 miles apart.

Type
Hours
24/7
24/7
Fees
Free
Free
Launch Lanes
Water Type
Public
Public
Water Body
Rio Chama - Abiquiu Reservoir
Rio Chama - El Vado Lake
Trailer Parking
Restrooms
Accessible

Which ramp should you choose?

Both Abiquiu Lake and El Vado Lake State Park provide public access in Rio Arriba County. If you need more launch lanes or trailer parking, compare the numbers above directly — busier ramps benefit from multiple lanes to avoid a backup on weekends. If fees or accessibility are the deciding factor for your trip, check the fields above before you drive out, since ramp conditions can change seasonally.