There are currently no designated parking areas, but you are encouraged to park and walk down to the river to fish or picnic. This deep mountain lake is located in the Moreno Valley just south of the town of Eagle Nest. The lake, home to large rainbow trout and kokanee salmon, is leased by the department from CS Cattle Company. The lake is known as one of the best trout lakes in the United States. Ice-fishing is popular in the winter.
Boat ramps are available for launching boats.
Water-skiing, open fires, camping and driving off road is not allowed. Campers may go to nearby private campgrounds, U.S. Forest Service campgrounds or at Colin Neblett Wildlife Area in nearby Cimarron Canyon. The Rocky Mountains rising high above the plains of eastern New Mexico. The traveler's eyes go from broad, sweeping vistas to the narrow, tree-lined views of mountain canyons. Follow U.S. 64 westward from Cimarron to Ute Park into the upper eight miles of Cimarron Canyon and experience some the awe of the Colin Neblett Wildlife Area.