Eagle Nest Lake State Park

Eagle Nest Lake State Park encompasses 3,488 acres of land surrounding a 2,400-acre reservoir at 8,300 feet elevation in the Moreno Valley.

The Eagle Nest Dam, completed in 1918 by Taos Pueblo workers, stands 140 feet above the Cimarron River bed and remains the largest privately built dam in the United States.

The park serves as a recreational center where local residents and visitors gather for annual fireworks displays and community events throughout the changing seasons.

The park maintains developed campsites with fire grills and picnic tables, while boats must stay 150 feet from shoreline fishermen according to state regulations.

The winter transforms the alpine lake into an ice fishing destination where anglers drill holes to catch rainbow trout, brown trout, and kokanee salmon.

Location: Colfax County

Inception: 2004

Website: https://emnrd.nm.gov/spd/find-a-park/eagle-nest-lake-state-park

GPS coordinates: 36.53330,-105.25000

Latest update: May 13, 2025 15:29