FRIENDS of Eagle Nest Lake
and Cimarron Canyon
State Parks
FRIENDS of Eagle Nest Lake
and Cimarron Canyon
State Parks
EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
both Eagle Nest Lake and in Cimarron Canyon. In
- Interpretive Programs
- Trail maintenance and development
- Clean-up days
All events are subject to New Mexico State Park regulations.
New Mexico State Park day use fees or a valid New Mexico
State Park pass is required.
Polar Plunge and Stomp
January 1, 2025 | New Year's Day
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Registration at 12:00 noon
Stomp at 1:00 pm
Plunge at 2:00 pm
Start the New Year off with the Polar Stomp along one of the Eagle Nest Lake flat trails. The Stomp should take about an hour depending on level of snow (snow depth will determine if you need to wear snow boots or snow shoes). Stomp begins at 1:00 pm.
For those hearty souls looking to start their New Year off with a chill, take the Polar Plunge into the ice cold waters of Eagle Nest Lake (conditions permitting). Shoes are required to take the Plunge. The first 90 Plungers will receive a complimentary T-shirt to commemorate their achievement.
There is no fee to register for either event, but the Polar Event Waiver-Release must be signed to participate. For those under age 18, the Waiver-Release must be signed by a parent or legal guardian. All events are subject to New Mexico State Park regulations. New Mexico State Park day use fees or a valid New Mexico State Park pass is required.
Both activities start at the Eagle Nest Lake State Park Visitor Center, 42 Marina Way, Eagle Nest NM 87718. Phone 575-377-1594 or see information at the following links for additional details:
The annual New Year's Day Polar Events are hosted by Friends of Eagle Nest Lake and Cimarron Canyon State Parks in conjunction with New Mexico State Parks.
Ice Fishing Tournament
Ice Fishing Tournament
January 25, 2025 | Last Saturday in January
CANCELLED DUE TO INSUFFICIENT ICE FORMATION
ON EAGLE NEST LAKE
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REGISTRATION:
Friday, early registration from 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m.
Saturday, 6 a.m. - 11 a.m.
WHERE: Eagle Nest Lake State Park Visitor Center
END OF TOURNAMENT: You must be in line with your fish to be measured by 2:00 p.m.
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See the attached links for additional information for the Ice Fishing Tournament.
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The Ice Fishing Tournament at Eagle Nest Lake State Park is hosted by FRIENDS.
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Spring Clean Up Day
Cimarron River & Eagle Nest LakeSaturday, April 26, 2025
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
in cooperation with Enchanted Circle Trout Unlimited
Join friends, fellow anglers, and conservationists to help us clean up our state park waters! Meet at 9:00 a.m. at Eagle Nest Lake State Park Visitors Center parking lot. Dress appropriate for picking up trash, the weather and possibly getting wet. Bring drinking water and any snacks you want. Trash bags, trash buckets, trash picker tools and orange safety vests will be provided.
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Children's Fishing Derby
May 10, 2025 | Saturday before Mother's Day
Free to all children ages 3-11 at the Gravel Pit Lakes in Maverick Campground in Cimarron Canyon State Park. Registration starts at 10:00 am. Must be in fish judging line by 1:00 pm to have fish judged. New Mexico Fishing Regulations and New Mexico State Park day use fees or a valid New Mexico State Park pass is required.. For more information call 575-377-1594 or 575-377-6271.
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Contest Rules:
- All entrants must be registered on a bona-fide entry form.
- Children must be 3-11 years old.
- Only trout taken from Gravel Pit Lakes are eligible.
- Free t-shirt to first 100 entrants.
- Entrants may be assisted in casting their line, however entrant must reel in their own fish and may only use one pole.
- Must be in fish judging line by 1:00 pm to have catch judged.
- 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes are given in age groups 3-7 and 8-11.
- Children must be supervised by an adult.
- Entrant must be present to register and claim prizes.
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Bring this entry form with you to sign up for the event.
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