RECREATION |
Relax. Veg out. Eagle Nest has always been known as a laid-back mountain town-a place to stroll unmolested by traffic, noise and other frenzied signs of city life. The sidewalks and old-fashioned streetlights, park benches and flowerboxes along Eagle Nest's main street (Therma Drive) make a stroll through the village a pleasure. Eagle Nest is a haven for fishermen and other outdoor lovers, and a gateway to the Enchanted Circle. Visitors can stay in Eagle Nest and head for Red River, Angel Fire, Taos, Cimarron or even Santa Fe for sightseeing, golfing, hiking, snow skiing...there are a myriad of possibilities.
SHOPPING
Main Street is less than a mile long, with shops carrying locally-made crafts and fine
arts, sculpture, sterling silver jewelry, Indian jewelry, antiques, pottery, candies,
fudge, clothing, souvenirs, T-shirts, and much more. Visitors can take a break from
shopping in one of the down-home restaurants or grab a cappuccino before heading out for
more.
NATURE LOVERS
PARADISE
The Village of Eagle Nest, situated on the north shore of majestic Eagle Nest Lake, is
a nature lovers paradise. For the camper, backpacker, hiker, or four-wheeler, Eagle Nest
is adjacent to the 1.6 million acre Carson National Forest with easy entry to the Wheeler
Peak Wilderness Area.
FISHING
Eagle
Nest Lake's 2,200 acres boasts some of
the finest trophy fishing for Rainbow and Kokanee salmon in the Southwest. The State
Game and Fish Department regularly stocks
Eagle Nest Lake with trout, salmon and Snake River Cutthroat. Anglers can fish from the
banks or by boat (boat rentals available) and ice fish in the winter. Ice fishing usually
begins in January and the first open water fishing usually starts in April (current fishing
conditions). Stream fishing in nearby Cimarron Canyon State Park also offers a
worthwhile challenge to fly and bait anglers.
| HUNTING Eagle Nest is headquarters for what is arguably some of the best big and small game hunting in America. Trophy elk, bear, mountain lion, and deer are taken in both public hunt areas and through professional guide services on private land throughout the area. The Moreno Valley is also well known for spring and fall turkey hunts. |
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CAMPING
Campers can choose between Carson National Forest 505-758-6200, Cimarron Canyon State Park and Colin Neblett State Wildlife Area
505-377-6271 and Coyote Creek State Park 505-387-2328.
SKIING
Eagle Nest is the gateway to fantastic New Mexico skiing at Taos Ski Valley, Red River Ski Area, or Angel
Fire ski resorts. Cross country skiers can take advantage of the Enchanted Forest cross
country ski area. We're only 30 miles east of Taos, 10 miles north of Angel Fire, and 20
miles south of Red River.
SNOWMOBILING
Vast areas of the Carson National Forest are open to individual snowmobiling and
guided tours are offered on some of the valley's private ranches.
