Santa Cruz Lake National Recreation Area

Stocked fishing, RV sites, facilities, picnicking, camping.

Getting There & Details

Address
Take NM-503 east off US-285, drive about 14 miles
Phone
505-758-8851
Map
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More Things to Do

Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Historic Holy Cross Catholic Church

Built in 1733, Spanish colonial religious artifacts.

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Embudo Station Restaurant

Micro-brewery, historic narrow-guage train station. Rafting.

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Bond House Cultural Center

Restored Pueblo Revival historic home. Contemporary art, historic memorablilia and photos of Espanola Valley, national…

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Black Mesa Winery

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