Santa Rosa Lake State Park
| Santa Rosa Lake State Park | |
|---|---|
 Santa Rosa Lake and Dam | |
  Santa Rosa Lake State Park Location in New Mexico | |
| Location | Guadalupe County, New Mexico, United States |
| Coordinates | 35°02′06″N 104°41′06″W / 35.03500°N 104.68500°W[1] |
| Area | 550 acres (220 ha) |
| Elevation | 4,751 ft (1,448 m)[2] |
| Established | 1981[1] |
| Administered by | New Mexico State Parks Division |
| Website | Official website  |
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.[3]
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[4]
Gallery
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Looking north-northeast over Santa Rosa Lake State Park -
The earthen dam and tower
References
- ^ a b c "Santa Rosa Lake State Park". Recreation.gov. Retrieved April 3, 2023.
- ^ "Santa Rosa Lake State Park". Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department. Retrieved October 30, 2025.
- ^ 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.
External links
- Santa Rosa Lake State Park NM Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department - State Parks Division
- Santa Rosa Lake State Park Map NM Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department - State Parks Division