Santa Rosa Lake State Park

Santa Rosa Lake State Park
Santa Rosa Lake and Dam
Map showing the location of Santa Rosa Lake State Park
Map showing the location of Santa Rosa Lake State Park
Location of Santa Rosa Lake State Park in New Mexico
LocationGuadalupe, New Mexico, United States
Coordinates35°3′0″N 104°40′0″W / 35.05000°N 104.66667°W / 35.05000; -104.66667
Area550 acres (220 ha)
Elevation4,800 ft (1,500 m)
Governing bodyNew Mexico State Parks Division

Santa Rosa Lake State Park is a state park that opened in 1981 in Guadalupe County, New Mexico.[1] The park elevation is 4,800 feet (1,500 m) above sea level. The park is located 7 miles (11 km) north of the town of Santa Rosa via New Mexico Route 91.[2]

Nature

Animals

The park features the large 3,800-acre (15 km2) Santa Rosa Reservoir that is home to various fish species including largemouth bass, catfish and walleye.

Flora

Juniper and pinyon are the dominant trees species in the park[3]

  • Looking north-northeast over Santa Rosa Lake State Park
    Looking north-northeast over Santa Rosa Lake State Park
  • The earthen dam and tower
    The earthen dam and tower

References

  1. ^ "Santa Rosa Lake State Park". recreation.gov. Recreation.gov. Retrieved April 3, 2023.
  2. ^ Ward, Greg (2003). The Rough Guide to Southwest USA. Rough Guides. ISBN 978-1-84353-080-0.
  3. ^ Traveling New Mexico. Sunstone Press. ISBN 978-1-61139-117-6.
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