State Park · New Mexico, United States
Leasburg Dam State Park
Leasburg Dam State Park is a state park in New Mexico, United States, established in 1971.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Doña Ana, New Mexico, United States |
| Established | 1971 |
| Coordinates | 32.4969° N, 106.9228° 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 Leasburg Dam State Park
Leasburg Dam State Park is a state park of New Mexico, United States, located on the Rio Grande 15 miles (24 km) north of Las Cruces.. It provides opportunities for camping, hiking, picnicking, swimming, and wildlife viewing. Nearby is the historic Fort Selden State Monument. The dam at Leasburg was completed in 1908 to divert water into canals for nearby farms in the Mesilla Valley. Early settlers used the area as a passage to El Camino Real and the Jornada del Muerto.
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 | Las Cruces, New Mexico |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 15 miles north of Las Cruces |
Airports near this park
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- El Paso International Airport (ELP) · El Paso, United States · 57.3 miles away
- Abraham González International Airport (CJS) · Ciudad Juárez, Mexico · 66.1 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Leasburg Dam State Park?
Leasburg Dam State Park is in New Mexico, United States (32.4969° N, 106.9228° W).
When was Leasburg Dam State Park established?
Leasburg Dam State Park was established in 1971, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How do I get to Leasburg Dam State Park?
The nearest town is Las Cruces, New Mexico. about 15 miles north of Las Cruces.
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/Leasburg_Dam_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).