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Ute Lake State Park
September 20 @ 8:00 AM - September 22 @ 12:00 PM
Contact Leader(s): Mike Timmer, 281-622-6858, m.timmer@nmvfo.org with any questions.
Description: Join NMVFO on a car-camping project to repair the tread and improve the drainage on several hiking trails at Ute Lake State Park in northeastern New Mexico.
All tools will be provided. Please bring a daypack to carry your lunch, snacks, sunblock, rain gear, and a full-day’s supply of water.
Volunteers will need to provide their own recreational vehicle or camping gear including tent, sleeping bag and pad, camp chair, headlamp, etc., plus a cooler/beverages, if desired. Breakfasts and dinners will be provided; volunteers will need to supply their own lunches and snacks. Please bring your own plate, bowl, utensils, and coffee mug. There are flush toilets and shower rooms near our campsite.
While the Project starts at 8:00 am on Friday, September 20th, you can join us Thursday evening (dinner will not be provided), Friday evening, or Saturday morning. Please join us by 5:00 pm on Friday evening if you would like dinner. Join us by 7:00 am on Saturday morning if you would like breakfast. Just let us know what your plans are by contacting the project leader by email or phone.
The project will end at about 12:00 pm on Sunday, September 22nd.
Meet at: Ute Lake State Park; Ute Creek Overlook, Coordinates 35.36796, -103.48995 Elevation: 3,830 ft
How to find us: Look for short green NMVFO signs on NM Highway 540
Reminder: Pets are not allowed on NMVFO projects.
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Group Size: 15. If the project becomes full, please add your name to the waitlist, and we will contact you if a spot opens up.
Please read our Volunteer Guidelines before signing up for this project. On the signup form please leave the "Number of Volunteers" at 1. If you would like to sign up additional volunteers please submit multiple signups.