The El Vado Lake State Park is a state park in Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico. It features the El Vado Lake, a reservoir created by the El Vado Dam that is located on the Rio Chama.

The El Vado Lake State Park is popular for being a water-based recreation area. It is haven for anglers who are after game as well as for birdwatchers who can find ospreys, bald eagles, red-tail hawks, and water ouzels at the site during the winter months.

Another great thing about the El Vado Lake State Park is that the lake doesn?t have boat speed restrictions like the nearby Heron Lake. This makes other water sports more exciting and fun. While at the site, visitors can enjoy boating, sailing, fishing, picnicking, camping, hiking, and other winter sports.