North Central New Mexico
Santa Cruz Lake Recreation Area
Thirty miles north of Santa Fe, the snow-fed waters of the Rio del Medio and the Rio Frijoles gather at Santa Cruz Lake at the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains near Chimayo, behind the 125-foot Santa Cruz Dam. The lake covers 121 surface acres and offers boating, fishing, hiking and camping.
Sources & verification
- Last verified June 10, 2026 via BLM National Recreation — NM campgrounds — Bureau of Land Management