Ute Lake State Park - Main Boat Ramp & Campground

New Mexico · Southwest

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Habitat

Lake

Best Seasons

Fall Winter Spring

Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Ute Lake State Park - Main Boat Ramp & Campground is a productive birding destination in New Mexico, with 304 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, American Coot, and Sandhill Crane among many others. The unique desert and riparian habitats support specialty species alongside wintering and migrating birds.

Location

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Notable Species

Canada Goose American Coot Sandhill Crane Ring-billed Gull Pied-billed Grebe

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Bank Swallow

Riparia riparia

5/24/2026Ute Creek Bridge2 observed

Green Heron

Butorides virescens

5/24/2026Ute Creek Bridge1 observed

Western Cattle-Egret

Ardea ibis

5/24/2026Williams Rd. Agricultural Fields (Harding Co.)1 observed

Common Loon

Gavia immer

5/24/2026Ute Lake SP--Main Boat Ramp & Campground3 observed

Savannah Sparrow

Passerculus sandwichensis

5/19/2026Ute Lake SP--Main Boat Ramp & Campground1 observed

Red-winged Blackbird (Red-winged)

Agelaius phoeniceus

5/19/2026Ute Lake SP--Main Boat Ramp & Campground4 observed

Orchard Oriole (Orchard)

Icterus spurius

5/19/2026Ute Lake SP--Main Boat Ramp & Campground1 observed

Common Grackle (Bronzed)

Quiscalus quiscula

5/19/2026Ute Lake SP--Main Boat Ramp & Campground3 observed

American Herring Gull

Larus smithsonianus

5/14/2026Ute Lake SP--Logan Park Marina and Boat Ramp1 observed

California Gull

Larus californicus

5/14/2026Ute Lake SP--Logan Park Marina and Boat Ramp1 observed

Least Flycatcher

Empidonax minimus

5/14/2026Ute Lake SP--Main Boat Ramp & Campground1 observed

Forster's Tern

Sterna forsteri

5/13/2026Ute Creek Bridge2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Scaled Quail

25/24/2026

Rock Pigeon

15/24/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

55/24/2026

White-winged Dove

25/24/2026

Mourning Dove

35/24/2026

Black-chinned Hummingbird

15/24/2026

Broad-tailed Hummingbird

15/24/2026

American Coot

595/24/2026

Killdeer

15/24/2026

Great Blue Heron

15/24/2026

Mississippi Kite

35/24/2026

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

25/24/2026

Western Wood-Pewee

25/24/2026

Cassin's Kingbird

15/24/2026

Western Kingbird

85/24/2026

Barn Swallow

35/24/2026

Northern Mockingbird

15/24/2026

House Sparrow

45/24/2026

House Finch

35/24/2026

Yellow-breasted Chat

15/24/2026

Birding Tips

1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
2
Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.

Amenities

Parking

Restrooms

Trails

Visitor Center

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Ute Lake State Park - Main Boat Ramp & Campground for birding?▼

The best months to visit Ute Lake State Park - Main Boat Ramp & Campground for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.

What birds can I see at Ute Lake State Park - Main Boat Ramp & Campground?▼

Notable species at Ute Lake State Park - Main Boat Ramp & Campground include Canada Goose, American Coot, Sandhill Crane, Ring-billed Gull, Pied-billed Grebe. The area supports lake habitats.

How difficult is birding at Ute Lake State Park - Main Boat Ramp & Campground?▼

Birding at Ute Lake State Park - Main Boat Ramp & Campground is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.

What amenities are available at Ute Lake State Park - Main Boat Ramp & Campground?▼

Ute Lake State Park - Main Boat Ramp & Campground offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.