Polar Bear Plunge & Stomp!

Dive into the New Year with a splash at the Annual Polar Bear Plunge at Eagle Nest Lake State Park! Start your year with excitement by participating in the invigorating Polar Stomp Hike at 1 PM, and then take the daring plunge into the icy waters at 2 PM. After braving the cold, cozy up by a warm fire and treat yourself to steaming hot cocoa and delicious cookies. This fun-filled event is the perfect way to kick off your New Year adventures!

When: January 1, 2026
Time: Noon Registration for the Plunge
Where: Visitor Center, 42 Marina Way, Eagle Nest Lake State Park, Eagle Nest, New Mexico

Event sponsored by the Friends of Eagle Nest Lake State Park

You may also like the following events from New Mexico State Parks:

• Next month, 1st December, 02:00 pm, First Day Hike at Sugarite Canyon State Park in Raton
• Next month, 13th December, 05:00 pm, Holiday Lights at Rockhound State Park in Deming
• Next month, 13th December, 05:00 pm, Holiday Beachwalk in Elephant Butte

Also check out other Trips & Adventurous Activities in Eagle Nest.