Established Camping
Los Tanos Campground — Santa Rosa Lake State Park
About
State Park
This reservoir on the plains of eastern New Mexico offers fishing, boating, camping, and hiking, as well as abundant bird watching opportunities. Equestrians are welcome at the Los Tanos Campground.
Park Elevation 4,751 ft
Access
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
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Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
TravelerDrugs and Vagrants
This place needs to be patrolled by law enforcement. Vagrant drug users acting crazy in the middle of the night.
LegendNice layover
Catch the cool evening desert breezes from the Rocking Point loop, which sits across the dam and above the lake. The drive to the park from I 40 is on a nicely paved road so the distance feels less. Also, close to Santa Rosa for supplies. Not much to do here, but it was peaceful and the stars were beautiful. The Shoreline Trail is a nice hike.
Back in site fairly level with concrete picnic table under cover, which is nice because there is very little to no shade in this loop. Beautiful views of the reservoir, but sad to see how low the water level is now.
Good overnight stopover.
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Location
Los Tanos Campground — Santa Rosa Lake State Park is located in New Mexico
Coordinates
35.025 N
104.673 W