Abiquiu Lake
- Permit
- Not required
- Dogs
- Not allowed
Entry fee: $5 general day-use fee per vehicle (America the Beautiful and USACE annual passes accepted). Abiquiu Lake is a lake cove in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.
Closures and warnings
Cliff jumping, jumping from structures, and diving are prohibited and subject to a fine. No lifeguards; swim at your own risk. As of September 28, 2026.
Before you swim
| Swimming allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Water type | Lake cove |
| Entry | Walk in |
| Jumping | Prohibited |
| Lifeguards | No lifeguards on duty |
Access
| Parking | Cerrito Recreation Area swim beach parking; day passes sold near the Swim Beach Area |
|---|---|
| Fee | $5 general day-use fee per vehicle (America the Beautiful and USACE annual passes accepted) |
| Reservation or permit | Not required |
| Managed by | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Albuquerque District) |
| Picnic sites | Yes |
|---|---|
| Note | Swim beach by group shelter 4 in Cerrito Recreation Area (completed 2015) |
Rules
| Dogs | Not allowed |
|---|---|
| Glass | Not allowed |
Common questions
Common questions
Is Abiquiu Lake open?
Cliff jumping, jumping from structures, and diving are prohibited and subject to a fine. No lifeguards; swim at your own risk. As of September 28, 2026.
Can you swim at Abiquiu Lake?
Yes, swimming is allowed at Abiquiu Lake. Lifeguards: No lifeguards on duty.
How do you get to Abiquiu Lake?
Parking: Cerrito Recreation Area swim beach parking; day passes sold near the Swim Beach Area.
Do you need a reservation for Abiquiu Lake?
No reservation or permit is required.
Is there a fee at Abiquiu Lake?
The fee is $5 general day-use fee per vehicle (America the Beautiful and USACE annual passes accepted).
What facilities are at Abiquiu Lake?
Picnic sites. Swim beach by group shelter 4 in Cerrito Recreation Area (completed 2015).
What are the rules at Abiquiu Lake?
Dogs are not allowed and glass containers are not allowed.
Nearby
Nearby
Sources
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- https://www.spa.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Recreation/Abiquiu-Lake/Abiquiu-Recreation/ (accessed September 28, 2026; backs manager, access.amenities / swim beach location, rules.dogs / rules.glass, swimmerNotes.swimmingAllowed / lifeguardSeason, waterbodyName)
- https://www.spa.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Releases/Article/3621232/usace-to-implement-5-general-day-use-fee-beginning-january-1st/ (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.fee)
- https://www.spa.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Recreation/Updates/ (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.fee / parking, swimmerNotes.jumpingProhibited / hazardNote)