Cabresto Lake
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Cabresto Lake is a 26-acre reservoir in the Questa Ranger District of Carson National Forest in northern New Mexico, managed by the Forest Service. It is a fishing destination, and the surrounding area offers a mix of hiking, camping and climbing within a few miles. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Red River show July highs around 75°F with lows near 42°F, while winter highs stay in the mid-30s. That station sits about 500 feet lower than the lake, so temperatures at the reservoir run a little cooler. Lake Fork Trail (82) is about 2 miles away, and the Elephant Rock Trail Connector is about 2.6 miles off. Elephant Rock campground and the Questa Dome climbing area are both within about 4 miles.
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