New Mexico / Santa Cruz Lake /
Santa Cruz Lake Boat Launch
Boat ramp · on Santa Cruz Lake · near Española · New Mexico
New Mexico Environment Department has a harmful algal bloom watch for this water (last monitored September 9, 2026). Enitre Lake. Avoid contact with discoloured water or scum, and keep pets and children out of it.
New Mexico Environment Department · checked October 18, 2026
Harmful algal blooms reported on this water (state reports compiled by U.S. EPA): 2026.
state reports compiled by U.S. EPA · checked October 18, 2026
Status not reported No closure has been posted for this launch, but its agency does not publish open or closed status. Check with the managing agency before you tow.
At the launch
- Type
- Boat ramp
- Fee
- Fee charged
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Wheelchair access
- Reasonable access with wheelchair or walker
- Managed by
- USDA Forest Service
- Coordinates
- 35.97484, -105.91710
Directions (Google) Apple Maps
This launch has no official name in our sources; the name above describes where it is.
Conditions
- Weather forecast for this launch · National Weather Service
On Santa Cruz Lake
Reservoir in New Mexico. All launches on Santa Cruz Lake.
Nearby launches
- Santa Cruz Lake Boat Ramp · 0.3 mi · Santa Cruz Lake
- County Line Boat Takeout · 18.0 mi · Rio Grande
- Quartzite Boat Takeout · 21.3 mi · Rio Grande
- Rio Bravo Boat Takeout · 23.2 mi · Rio Grande
- Lone Juniper Boat Takeout · 23.9 mi · Rio Grande
- Taos Junction Bridge Boat Launch · 27.0 mi · Rio Grande
Sources
- New Mexico Department of Wildlife Fishing Access (boat ramp and small-boat launch points) record 4170511c-1c80-469f-a930-26e8d509fba6 · Public data (NMDOW/NMDGF), provided as a courtesy for general location purposes only, no warranty; credit the New Mexico Department of Wildlife
Why it is listed as public: listed by New Mexico Department of Wildlife Fishing Access (boat ramp and small-boat launch points). Something wrong, or is this launch private? Send a correction; it goes to a person.