Ute Lake State Park
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LocationQuay County, New Mexico, United States
Area1,500 acres (610 ha)
Elevation3,762 ft (1,147 m)[2]
| Ute Lake State Park | |
|---|---|
  Ute Lake State Park Location in New Mexico | |
| Location | Quay County, New Mexico, United States |
| Coordinates | 35°21′36″N 103°27′05″W / 35.36000°N 103.45139°W[1] |
| Area | 1,500 acres (610 ha) |
| Elevation | 3,762 ft (1,147 m)[2] |
| Established | 1964[3] |
| Administered by | New Mexico State Parks Division |
| Website | Official website  |
Ute Lake State Park is a state park in New Mexico, United States, located on the eastern plains.[2] 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.[3] 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.[1]