Santa Rosa Lake State Park | |
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![]() Santa Rosa Lake and Dam | |
Location | Guadalupe, New Mexico, United States |
Coordinates | 35°3′0″N 104°40′0″W / 35.05000°N 104.66667°WCoordinates: 35°3′0″N 104°40′0″W / 35.05000°N 104.66667°W |
Area | 550 acres (220 ha) |
Elevation | 4,800 ft (1,500 m) |
Governing body | New Mexico State Parks Division |
Santa Rosa Lake State Park is a state park of New Mexico, located on the eastern plains.[1]
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 even walleye. 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]
References
- ^ Traveling New Mexico. Sunstone Press. ISBN 978-1-61139-117-6.
- ^ Ward, Greg (2003). The Rough Guide to Southwest USA. Rough Guides. ISBN 978-1-84353-080-0.