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Snow Lake Recreation Area

Snow Lake is a small reservoir, about 90 acres in size, located on the Reserve Ranger District, approximately 30 miles from the town of Reserve, NM. It offers opportunities for boating (non-motorized and electric motors), fishing, camping, and hiking, with access to the north end of the Gila Wilderness.

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Small boat launch for non-motorized boats and boats with electric motors at Snow Lake near Dipping Vat Campground.

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Trailhead at Snow Lake for Snow Lake Trail #142.

The Milky Way glows over the ridge as Jupiter reflects brightly on Snow Lake
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This is a fantastic place to get away from it all! 

Rocky spires and green trees are reflected on the Gila River.
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The 559,688-acre Gila Wilderness, created in June 1924 at the urging of the great conservation pioneer Aldo Leopold, was the world's first designated wilderness and al

Last updated May 22nd, 2025