Ute Lake State Park Explained

Ute Lake State Park
Map:USA New Mexico
Map Size:250
Location:Quay, New Mexico, United States
Coordinates:35.3392°N -103.4858°W
Area Acre:1500
Elevation:3900feet
Established:1964[1]
Governing Body:New Mexico State Parks Division

Ute Lake State Park is a state park in New Mexico, USA, located on the eastern plains.

The park features a large 8200acres reservoir on the Canadian River that is home to various fish species including largemouth bass, catfish, crappie and walleye. The state-owned Ute Dam creating the reservoir was completed in 1963 without federal funding. The park elevation is 3900feet above sea level. The park is located 2miles west of the town of Logan, New Mexico and is accessed by New Mexico State Road 540.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ute Lake State Park Management and Development Plan . June 2004 . January 24, 2011.
  2. Web site: New Mexico State Parks Division . Ute Lake State Park . New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department .