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Eagle Nest Lake State Park, Eagle Nest, NM

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Sports & Outdoors

Eagle Nest Lake State Park

High-elevation lake park on the Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway, known for fishing, boating, camping, and wildlife viewing.

42 Marina Way, Eagle Nest, NM 87718 · Eagle Nest, NM

About Eagle Nest Lake State Park

This state park sits beside a lake in the Moreno Valley at about 8,200 feet, with views of Wheeler Peak, the highest point in New Mexico. Visitors come for fishing, including trout, salmon, northern pike, and yellow perch, along with quiet paddling in the mornings, hiking and biking on trails, birding, and wildlife watching. Developed campsites with fire grills and picnic tables are available, with reservations required in the main season. Winter brings ice fishing and cross-country skiing, though some areas close in winter. Local restaurants and shops are nearby, and the park is a convenient stop along the Enchanted Circle route.

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