Ute Lake State Park
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This park experiences heavy crowds, especially on weekends.
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Popular destination, arrive early for parking
Best: Weekdays before 10am
Ute Lake State Park is a state park in New Mexico, United States, located on the eastern plains. The park features a large 8,200-acre (33 km2) reservoir on the Canadian River that is home to various fish species including largemouth bass, catfish, crappie and walleye. The state-owned Ute Dam creating the reservoir was completed in 1963 without federal funding. The park elevation is 3,762 feet (1,147 m) above sea level. The park is located 2 miles (3.2 km) west of the town of Logan, New Mexico, and is accessed by New Mexico State Road 540.
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