State park on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Santa Rosa Dam reservoir (completed 1979) in the upper Pecos valley. Flood-control and sediment-storage lake with camping, boating, trails, and Corps interpretive exhibits in a high-plains / semi-arid setting north of the Blue Hole artesian lakes district.
Field facts
| Region | Guadalupe County, NM |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 35.0352, -104.6851 |
| Managing agency | New Mexico State Parks (USACE dam) |
| Dam completed | 1979 |
| Former name | Los Esteros |
| Elevation | ~4,751 ft |
| Sites | Developed and electric campsites; visitor center |
Nearby locations
Nearby amenities
- Rec areaSanta Rosa Lake State Park0 km away
- CampgroundRocky Point Campground0.5 km away
- Rec areaSanta Rosa Lake0.8 km away
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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