State Park · New Mexico, United States
Eagle Nest Lake State Park
Eagle Nest Lake State Park is a state park in New Mexico, United States, established in 2004.
State Park · New Mexico, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Colfax, New Mexico, United States |
| Established | 2004 |
| Coordinates | 36.5333° N, 105.2500° W |
| Managed by | New Mexico state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Eagle Nest Lake State Park
Eagle Nest Lake State Park is a state park in New Mexico, United States, located outside Eagle Nest, approximately 30 miles (48 km) east of Taos. It was established on July 3, 2004. Its main attraction is a 2,400-acre (970 ha) lake which is popular for fishing and boating in summer, and ice fishing, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in winter. The lake itself is a man-made reservoir created when the Cimarron River was impounded by the Eagle Nest Dam in 1918. Before this, the St.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Taos, New Mexico |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 30 miles east of Taos |
Airports near this park
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- Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) · Albuquerque, United States · 128.2 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in New Mexico
Frequently asked questions
Where is Eagle Nest Lake State Park?
Eagle Nest Lake State Park is in New Mexico, United States (36.5333° N, 105.2500° W).
When was Eagle Nest Lake State Park established?
Eagle Nest Lake State Park was established in 2004, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How do I get to Eagle Nest Lake State Park?
The nearest town is Taos, New Mexico. about 30 miles east of Taos.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_New_Mexico_state_parks — Wikipedia list of New Mexico state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eagle_Nest_Lake_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).