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  Morphy Lake State Park

morphy lake Sitting pretty at 8,000 feet among ponderosa pines and surrounded by mountains, Morphy Lake is the perfect place to get away from it all, catch a few fish and enjoy the scenery.

Activities
Surrounded by lush pine forest, the park lies close to the Pecos Wilderness and has plenty of camping and picnicking sites. The lake is stocked with trout and is a great place to launch a canoe or kayak, while a hiking trail around the lake provides access for anglers. Hidden among a forest of pine trees, Morphy Lake State Park is found at the end of a 3-mile road that recently has been paved to accomodate visitors who do not have a high terrain vehicle. Located in the heart of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, privacy is easily found throughout this secluded park.

Rustic Charm 
This small, scenic lake is stocked with trout and also is popular for kokanee salmon snagging. Boating is limited to electric motors and camping vehicles are restricted to 18-feet and under. Picnic sites are furnished with tables and fireplaces, but no drinking water.Visitors are reminded this is a PACK-IN, PACK-OUT park.

Getting There
Morphy Lake State Park is seven miles south of Mora on N.M. 94 and four miles west on a newly-paved access road.

             Facilities
              Activities
Developed sites (24) Camping
Restrooms Picnicking
  Fishing
  Boating
  Trails
  Wildlife Viewing

          Park Map

       Park Brochure

   Park Management Plan

      Park Photo Tour

 

     Fast Facts

         Gate Hours

            24 hours       

      Park Manager            Jaime Romero      

      (575) 387-2328
jaime.romero@state.nm.us

             Address
           PO Box 477
  Guadalupita, NM 87722

               Land
            30 acres

          Lake Surface
            15 acres

            Elevation
            8,000 feet

         Temperature
         January    49/15
         April         66/32
         July          87/52
         October    70/33
           

Fire Restrictions

Mora County lifted Fire Restrictions at noon on July 2, 2008