
Rolling wetlands and cottonwood-lined ponds below the Sangre de Cristo range — great for wide landscapes, mirrored water reflections, autumn color and Milky Way shots. Best at golden hour and blue hour; pre-dawn for reflective ponds and night-sky work. Park is rural with a small dirt parking area off County Road 165; expect unpaved access, seasonal mud or snow. Respect private property and any posted signs near Baca lands; bring warm layers for high-elevation winds.

Rolling wetlands and cottonwood-lined ponds below the Sangre de Cristo range — great for wide landscapes, mirrored water reflections, autumn color and Milky Way shots. Best at golden hour and blue hour; pre-dawn for reflective ponds and night-sky work. Park is rural with a small dirt parking area off County Road 165; expect unpaved access, seasonal mud or snow. Respect private property and any posted signs near Baca lands; bring warm layers for high-elevation winds.