Santa Rosa Lake State Park
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]
| Santa Rosa Lake State Park | |
|---|---|
 Santa Rosa Lake and Dam | |
  Location of Santa Rosa Lake State Park in New Mexico | |
| Location | Guadalupe, New Mexico, United States |
| Coordinates | 35°3′0″N 104°40′0″W |
| Area | 550 acres (220 ha) |
| Elevation | 4,800 ft (1,500 m) |
| Governing body | New Mexico State Parks Division |
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.
Gallery
Looking north-northeast over Santa Rosa Lake State Park
The earthen dam and tower
References
- "Santa Rosa Lake State Park". recreation.gov. Recreation.gov. Retrieved April 3, 2023.
- Ward, Greg (2003). The Rough Guide to Southwest USA. Rough Guides. ISBN 978-1-84353-080-0.
- Traveling New Mexico. Sunstone Press. ISBN 978-1-61139-117-6.
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