State Park · New Mexico, United States
Morphy Lake State Park
Morphy Lake State Park is a state park in New Mexico, United States, established in 1965.
State Park · New Mexico, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Mora, New Mexico, United States |
| Established | 1965 |
| Coordinates | 35.9419° N, 105.3970° 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 Morphy Lake State Park
Morphy Lake State Park is a state park of New Mexico, United States, located 7 miles (11 km) southwest of Mora in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. "The park is one of New Mexico's smaller state parks, at only 30 acres (12 ha), and the lake has a surface area of approximately 15 acres (6.1 ha)." "The park is popular for fishing, camping, and picnicking, however, there is no running water, so visitors must pack their own. The lake is stocked with trout, and kokanee salmon. Boats are allowed on the lake, but no gas powered motors are allowed.
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 | Mora, New Mexico |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 7 miles southwest of Mora |
Airports near this park
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- Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) · Albuquerque, United States · 92.4 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in New Mexico
Frequently asked questions
Where is Morphy Lake State Park?
Morphy Lake State Park is in New Mexico, United States (35.9419° N, 105.3970° W).
When was Morphy Lake State Park established?
Morphy Lake State Park was established in 1965, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How do I get to Morphy Lake State Park?
The nearest town is Mora, New Mexico. about 7 miles southwest of Mora.
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/Morphy_Lake_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).