Santa Rosa Lake State Park
2 notices: Restriction: Stage I Fire Restrictions: Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, cha… · Restriction: Stage II Fire Restrictions: Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, ch… — details
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- 52 campsites
- Official site
- emnrd.nm.gov(575) 472-3110
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 4
Partial closure Closure: Juniper and Los Tanos Campground have been closed for a seasonal closures from October 1, …Juniper and Los Tanos Campground have been closed for a seasonal closures from October 1, 2026 - April 1, 2027.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Fire restriction Restriction: Stage I Fire Restrictions: Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, cha…Stage I Fire Restrictions: Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, LP, coal, or wood stove is allowed. Fires are… (more)
Stage I Fire Restrictions: Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, LP, coal, or wood stove is allowed. Fires are allowed in park grills or a fire pit that is brought by the visitor. No ground or pit fires are allowed. Fire pits brought can only be used in an area that is barren or cleared of all overhead and surrounding flammable materials within three (3) feet of the device.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Fire restriction Restriction: Stage II Fire Restrictions: Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, ch…Stage II Fire Restrictions: Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove is prohibited. The use of… (more)
Stage II Fire Restrictions: Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove is prohibited. The use of devices fueled solely by liquid petroleum or LPG fuels that can be turned on and off is allowed. Such devices can only be used in an area that is barren or cleared of all overhead and surrounding flammable materials within three (3) feet of the device. Smoking is prohibited, except within an enclosed vehicle or building.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Water quality Announcement: Santa Rosa Lake has been opened for motorized and non-motorized boating as water level has…Santa Rosa Lake has been opened for motorized and non-motorized boating as water level has risen to safe boating conditions. All lanes on boat ramp… (more)
Santa Rosa Lake has been opened for motorized and non-motorized boating as water level has risen to safe boating conditions. All lanes on boat ramp can be used. Water clarity is muddy and murky due to influx of water.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Santa Rosa Lake State Park is a 364-acre park in Guadalupe County, about 7 miles north of Santa Rosa.
Things to do include horseback riding, winter sports, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and swimming. On the water side, there is a boat ramp. Overnight options include 52 campsites across 2 camping areas, with RV sites with electric hookups, tent sites, primitive or hike-in sites, group camping, and showers.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. | — |
Official wording
7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Denver).
Pets
Pets are allowed at most state parks and must be on a leash at all times. Only service dogs are allowed at Rio Grande Nature Center and Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Parks.
Statewide rule from New Mexico's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
Fees and passes
Per vehicle, statewide flat rates with resident/non-resident pricing (since Jan 1, 2025): NM resident day-use $5 (residents exempt Oct 1 – Apr 30), non-resident $10; walk-in/bicycle no charge. Camping per night: primitive $10 resident / $15 non-resident; developed $15 / $20; utility fees water $5, electric $10, sewer $5. Federal passes not accepted.
Statewide fee rule from New Mexico's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
New Mexico park passes
- Annual Day-Use Pass/Permit (ADU) — New Mexico resident — $75. Day-use entry, calendar year (expires Dec 31) Details
- Annual Day-Use Pass/Permit (ADU) — non-resident — $150. Day-use entry, calendar year Details
- Annual Camping Permit (ACP) — New Mexico resident — $300. Camping (resident only; proof of NM ID and plate) Details
- Lifetime Veterans pass (NM veteran with 50%+ disability) — No charge Details
From the New Mexico state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (newmexicostateparks.reserveamerica.com)
- Phone
- 1-877-664-7787
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Reservation Sites 6 W + E Sites (50 AMP); 5W + E Sites (30 AMP); 12 E Sites (30 AMP); Water in campground – 4 hydrants; Dump Station | — | 6 W + E Sites (50 AMP); 5W + E Sites (30 AMP); 12 E Sites (30 AMP); Water in campground – 4 hydrants | — |
| Non-Reservation Sites 1 Handicap site W + E (50 amp); 52 Developed sites with water near by; RV Dump Station; Primitive Camping: 17 sites; 2 Group ShelterS w/ electric and water | 52 | 1 Handicap site W + E (50 amp); 52 Developed sites with water near by; 2 Group ShelterS w/ electric and water | — |
Camping details from the park
Online Reservation Sites: 6 W + E Sites (50 AMP); 5W + E Sites (30 AMP); 12 E Sites (30 AMP); Water in campground – 4 hydrants; Dump Station Non-Reservation Sites: 1 Handicap site W + E (50 amp); 52 Developed sites with water near by; RV Dump Station; Primitive Camping: 17 sites; 2 Group ShelterS w/ electric and water
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BoatingCanoeing and kayakingWinter sportsCampingHorseback ridingHikingFishingPicnickingSwimmingWildlife viewing and birding
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park trails (total) | 5.5 mi | — | 5.5 Miles; Hiking; Horseback Riding; Wildlife Viewing; Birding |
Trail descriptions from the park
Trails: 5.5 Miles; Hiking; Horseback Riding; Wildlife Viewing; Birding
Boating and paddling
Boating: Motorized; Non-motorized; Canoe/Kayak/Board; Personal Watercraft; Sailing; Water Skiing; Camping; Education Programs Boating Facilities: 1 Boat Ramp
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Vault or pit toilets
- Showers
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
- Group facilities
Water
- Boat ramp
Camping
- RV dump station
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
- Primitive or backcountry camping
- Group camping
Recreation
- Horse trails
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- NM Highway 91
Santa Rosa, NM 88435 - Nearest town
- Santa Rosa — about 7 mi north (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 35.0352, -104.6851
- Phone
- (575) 472-3110
- Cody.Creager@emnrd.nm.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- New Mexico State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Jul 25, 2024
- WordPress REST API: child pages of the official 'Find a Park' page (35 pages), plus coordinates from that page's map pins
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
- Photo: USACE Santa Rosa Lake and Dam.jpg — Public domain (US federal government work), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, photographer not specified or unknown
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology