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Morphy Lake State Park, at 8,000 feet in elevation, is an undeveloped lake surrounded with ponderosa pine forests and mountains. It is stocked with rainbow trout and boating is limited to electric motors. Canoeing is also popular here. This scenic spot offers a unique opportunity for primitive camping.
Water comes into the lake via an intake canal near the north side of the dam. The natural drainage area is quite small, and the lake basin has a maximum storage capacity of a little over 400 acre (about 130 million gallons) and covers an area of about 25 acres.
The high ridge west of Morphy Lake is within the Pecos Wilderness in which numerous trails lead past spectacular mountain vistas and alpine lakes and meadows. Other scenic areas are near Morphy Lake State Park. West of Mora, state road NM-3 crosses the Sangre de Cristo Mountains to Taos. Much of the route follows along the Rio Pueblo, a beautiful mountain stream with excellent trout fishing.

Facilities: There are 23 camping sites for RV's, and 20 for tents. Restrooms, fire rings, and picnic tables are provided at Morphy Lake State Park. Drinking water is not available.

Reservations: Unknown

Best Time To Visit: Morphy Lake State Park is Closed for the winter, typically from November through early April.

Fees: A day usage fee and an overnight camping fee do apply.

Accessibility: Nothing at this state park is handicap accessible.

Rules: Know all park rules and regulations, which are posted in the park.

Drive only on designated roadways and obey posted speed limits.
Camp only in the designated areas.
Keep pets on leashes.
Do not feed the wildlife.
Be aware that vandalizing, defacing, or removing antiquities, minerals, plants or wildlife is absolutely prohibited.
Bring firewood since none is available in the park.
Bring and drink ample water, at least one gallon per day per person, and allow for the extreme heat of the desert in the summer.

Directions: To get to Morphy Lake State Park from Las Vegas, travel north on NM State Highway 518, turn left onto NM State Highway 94, travel to Mora. Morphy Lake State Park is seven miles south of Mora on NM 94 and four miles west on a dirt road.

Address
Park Manager
P.O. Box 477
Guadalupita, New Mexico 87722
Phone
General: (505) 387-2328
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