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The Santa Cruz Lake Recreation Area is one of the Chimayo area’s natural attractions, located at the foot of the scenic Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Santa Cruz Lake itself provides opportunities for several outdoor recreation activities for visitors of all ages, such as water sports, fishing, and swimming. The recreation area also offers a chance for camping, picnicking, and hiking. Two campgrounds in the Santa Cruz Lake Recreation Area feature restroom facilities, grills, and picnic shelters. The North Lake Campground offers drinking water between the months of April and October. The terrain here is made up of canyons, mesas, and foothills.
County Road 98A, Espanola, NM 87532, Phone: 505-351-1438
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