Lake Size: 1,100 Acres Shoreline Length (Miles): 5 Miles Deepest Depth: 50 ft Latitude: 35.6667 Longitude: -105.2506 Lake Level Above Sea Level: 6601 feet (2012 meters) Counties: San Miguel County Cities: Montezuma
Information: Storrie Lake State's Park's serene waters are open for fishing year-round. Storrie Lake boasts consistent winds that provide excellent conditions for sailing and windsurfing. With the arrival of the Santa Fe Railway in 1879, Las Vegas and the surrounding area became a hangout of some the shadiest characters of the Old West, including Doc Holliday, Billy the Kid and Wyatt Earp. The visitor center features historical exhibits about the Santa Fe Trail and 19th century. The bird watching is outstanding—geese and ducks flock to the lake during seasonal migrations. Follow walking-trails through sagebrush-covered landscape spotted with cactus, yucca and wildflowers.
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