Storrie Lake State Park park
Storrie Lake State Park
Reasons to Visit:
1. Natural Beauty: Storrie Lake State Park is nestled in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, providing breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. The park's centerpiece, Storrie Lake, is a scenic reservoir offering opportunities for fishing, boating, and picnicking.
2. Outdoor Recreation: The park features various recreational activities, including hiking and birdwatching. The surrounding trails offer hikers of all levels an opportunity to explore the diverse flora and fauna.
3. Water Activities: Storrie Lake is popular for fishing, attracting anglers in search of trout, bass, catfish, and perch. Visitors can also enjoy boating, kayaking, and swimming in the lake's clear waters.
Points of Interest:
1. Storrie Lake: The 1,100-acre lake is the main attraction of the park, providing a peaceful escape for water-based activities.
2. Wildlife: The park is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, elk, rabbits, and numerous bird species. Birdwatchers will appreciate the chance to spot bald eagles, ospreys, and various waterfowl.
3. Historic Interest: Storrie Lake State Park was once a popular spot for the Santa Fe Trail travelers, and remnants of the trail, such as wagon ruts, can still be found in the area.
Interesting Facts:
1. The park is named after the Storrie family, who owned the land and helped create the reservoir in the early 1900s.
2. Storrie Lake was originally built as a reservoir to provide water for the Santa Fe Railroad steam engines.
3. The park is located near the town of Las Vegas, New Mexico, which is known for its rich history and well-preserved Victorian architecture.
Best Time to Visit:
The best time to visit Storrie Lake State Park is during the spring and fall seasons when the weather is mild and the foliage is vibrant. The summer months offer warmer temperatures, making it ideal for water activities. It's important to note that winters in this region can be cold, so visitors should plan accordingly if visiting during that time.
To ensure accuracy, it is recommended to verify the information provided across multiple independent sources, such as official park websites, travel guides, and reputable tourism websites.
Park & land designation reference
A quick legend for the federal and state land categories Snoflo tracks. Each designation comes with different rules around access, recreation, and resource extraction.
- National Park
- Large protected natural areas managed by the federal government to preserve significant landscapes, ecosystems, and cultural resources; recreation is allowed but conservation is the priority.
- State Park
- Public natural or recreational areas managed by a state government, typically smaller than national parks and focused on regional natural features, recreation, and education.
- Local Park
- Community-level parks managed by cities or counties, emphasizing recreation, playgrounds, sports, and green space close to populated areas.
- Wilderness Area
- The highest level of land protection in the U.S.; designated areas where nature is left essentially untouched, with no roads, structures, or motorized motorized access permitted.
- National Recreation Area
- Areas set aside primarily for outdoor recreation (boating, hiking, fishing, often around reservoirs, rivers, or scenic landscapes); may allow more development.
- National Conservation Area (BLM)
- BLM-managed areas with special ecological, cultural, or scientific value; more protection than typical BLM land but less strict than Wilderness Areas.
- State Forest
- State-managed forests focused on habitat, watershed, recreation, and sustainable timber harvest.
- Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land
- Vast federal lands managed for mixed use -- recreation, grazing, mining, conservation -- with fewer restrictions than national parks or forests.
Plan your visit down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Area campgrounds
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within reach of Storrie Lake State Park, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storrie Lake State Park | ✓ | ✓ | → |
| El Porvenir | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| El Porvenir Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Ev Long | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| E.V. Long Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Johnson Mesa Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, fishing spots, and POIs so a park visit can grow into a full weekend.
Responsible recreation & Leave No Trace
- Know before you go
- Check the operator's site for hours, permit requirements, seasonal closures, and fire restrictions before heading out.
- Stay on trail
- Stick to marked paths to protect vegetation, prevent erosion, and avoid disturbing wildlife habitat.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe from a distance, never feed wildlife, and store food securely if camping is permitted on-site.
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Carry out all trash, food scraps, and gear. Many parks have limited or no trash service.
- Leave what you find
- Don't take rocks, plants, or artifacts. They make the park what it is for the next visitor.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Storrie Lake State Park as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, freezing temperatures, fire-restriction days), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Storrie Lake State Park
What can I do at Storrie Lake State Park?
Most Snoflo-tracked parks support hiking, picnicking, and wildlife viewing. Check the operator's site for activity-specific rules (camping, fishing, paddling, hunting).
How fresh is the weather data?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from NOAA / yr.no. Streamflow comes live from USGS streamgauges.
When is the best time to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation.
How do I get to Storrie Lake State Park?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the park.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this park, set a threshold (temperature, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
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