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El Vado Lake State Park vs Heron Lake State Park
Side-by-side comparison of two boat ramps in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.
These ramps are about 4.7 miles apart.
Type
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Hours
24/7
24/7
Fees
Free
Free
Launch Lanes
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Water Type
Public
Public
Water Body
Rio Chama - El Vado Lake
Willow Creek - Heron Lake
Trailer Parking
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Restrooms
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Accessible
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Which ramp should you choose?
Both El Vado Lake State Park and Heron 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.