Cove Day Use Area
This day use area provides visitors with a nice easy lake access.
It is primarily a lake access area with a large parking area suitable for day use only. Boat parking is available.
General Information
Potable water is not available from October 1 to April 30.
ATV use is not allowed in Quemado Lake Recreation Area.
Closest Stores:
The only location to purchase a fishing license is the Apache Creek Store in Apache Creek, NM located 25 miles south of the Quemado Lake area on Highway 32. The other option is to purchase your fishing license prior to visiting the area.
Year-round
Dawn to dusk
No pass required
Permits are required for commercial or organized uses.
Day use only.
Hunting is not allowed in the recreation area.
OHV/ATV use is prohibited in the recreation area.
There is no fee for use of the day use area
Pets must be leashed in developed sites within Quemado Lake Recreation Area.
Please contact the Gila National Forest Supervisors Office at 575-388-8201 for information about outfitters and guides who are authorized to operate on the forest.
Address: #3 Lyle Loop, P.O. Box 159 Quemado, NM 87829
Phone: (575) 773-4678
Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Directions
Just west of Quemado, NM, head south on New Mexico Highway 32 for 14.2 miles to Quemado Lake/New Mexico Highway 103 sign. At the sign go east on Highway 103 for 4 miles to where Forest Road 13 (gravel) begins.
Parking
Ample parking
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are not allowed at this site.
Recreation Opportunities
Hiking Info
Fishing Access Trail #144 circles Quemado Lake on a gentle grade for hiking opportunity. It also connects with Lake Overlook Trail #132, Largo Canyon Trail #14 and other trails that connect to other recreation sites within the recreation area.