Official web page. Many scenic campgrounds line the southwest shore of Heron Lake. Willow Creek, the most popular site, provides a dump station, water faucet and restroom. Several of the campsites at Willow Creek have electric and water connections, others have grills and picnic tables. Over 100 semi-developed sites can be found at Brushy Point, Island View, Ridge Rock and Ponderosa campgrounds.
Primitive campsites dot the area west of the dam's spillway.
Paved boat ramps are located at Willow Creek and the southwest end of the lake at La Laja. Quiet coves around the lake are great places to catch trout and salmon. Individual campsites with covered picnic tables provide an ideal setting for get-togethers with family and friends. For the naturalist, quality hiking is as close as the Rio Chama Trail. Official web page.