Showing posts with label Ute Lake State Park. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ute Lake State Park. Show all posts

Monday, August 21, 2017

Ute Lake State Park | New Mexico

 
Reeds and cattails are growing in this section of the lake.
 
 
This is not a very good photo of my campsite, but it shows how LONG it is - my truck is at the back, and I could put at least one more big truck back there.  It's great for people who bring in boats on trailers, as well as a huge Class A towing a huge trailer.  It's a shame not to have a boat here.
 

 
These people found their own private peninsula for their camping.
 

The park has about 5 entrances, some quite far from the main one, as the lake is 13 miles long.  Only two of the campgrounds have electric hookups.  These are some scenes from the south entrances. 
 

The lake has a very convoluted shoreline and there are many coves to visit - to see the entire lake would require a boat and lots of time.

 
 
When I came here, I had no idea you could get campsites right on the water.
 

The little town has it's own draw, they have some old abandoned buildings, like most of these towns do.  There is a decent little grocery store and other establishments.


 
The area is filled with marine places, storage and supplies - this is just the most eye-catching.
 
 
After the monsoon season was almost over, we did have a couple of nice sunsets.  This was after a couple of days with no storms.......
 
 
 

 

Monday, July 28, 2014

Ute Lake State Park, New Mexico

 
This park is probably the fifth state park I've been to in New Mexico.  When I first arrived, I discovered that the camping fee is $14 per night.  If you purchase a yearly permit, you can camp for $4 per night.  The permit was $225 and I figured I would break even if I stayed in different parks for at least 22 days.  As of now, this is my 25th day and I'll be moving to another state park tomorrow.  Or the next day, if I feel lazy when I get up in the morning.  This has been great for my budget, to make up for past technical difficulties! 

 
 
I thought the above pass through the rocks was part of the trail, but when I squeezed through, I didn't find a continuing trail on the other side.   The scenery in this area was great, lots of little hills and rocky coves on the lake, plus the giant boulders.

 

 
I love close-up photos - the above is sap oozing out of a tree.   
  
 
And just another little wildflower blooming along the side of the road.