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McGaffey Lake

McGaffey Lake is a small reservoir in the Zuni Mountains at an elevation of  approximately 8,000 feet.  This reservoir provides fishing opportunities when the reservoir has water.  Please refer to the New Mexico Fishing Rules and Information publication for all of the current fishing rules.

General Information

No trash service. Pack in-Pack out

Year round

No camping at the lake; boat use restricted to those without motors; no trotlines.

Mt. Tayler ranger disctrict office

Address: 1800 Lobo Canyon Rd., Grants, NM 87020
Phone: 505-287-8833
Hours: M-F: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 - 4:30 p.m. (no sales of forest products after 4:00 p.m.) (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 35.37606627

Longitude: -108.51340652

Directions

Take Exit 33 from I-40 east of Gallup, then drive south through Fort Wingate.  Continue approximately 8.5 more miles on State Highway 400/County Road 50 to the lake. 

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated March 21st, 2025