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

Ute Lake State Park
Map showing the location of Ute Lake State Park
Map showing the location of Ute Lake State Park
Location of Ute Lake State Park in New Mexico
LocationQuay, New Mexico, United States
Coordinates35°20′21″N 103°29′9″W / 35.33917°N 103.48583°W / 35.33917; -103.48583
Area1,500 acres (6.1 km2)
Elevation3,900 ft (1,200 m)
Established1964[1]
Governing bodyNew Mexico State Parks Division

The park features a large 8,200-acre (33 km2) 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 3,900 feet (1,200 m) above sea level. The park is located 2 miles (3.2 km) west of the town of Logan, New Mexico and is accessed by New Mexico State Road 540.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Ute Lake State Park Management and Development Plan" (PDF). June 2004. Retrieved January 24, 2011.
  2. ^ New Mexico State Parks Division. "Ute Lake State Park". New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department.
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