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Lakes in New Mexico

17 lakes

B

Stay a while.

Everything slows down at the shoreline.

Blue Hole Lake

An artesian spring in Santa Rosa delivers 3,000 gallons of clear water a minute to an 80-foot-deep opening in rock…

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Bluewater Lake

Bluewater Lake is situated on the north flank of the Zuni Mountains in the Las Tusas Basin. The 1,200 acre…

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Bottomless Lakes State Park

In 1933 the bottomless lakes area was set aside as New Mexico's first state park. Lea Lake is the deepest…

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Brantley Lake

Brantley Lake is the southernmost lake in New Mexico, offering water sports and year-round camping to visitors. It also is…

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C

Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Caballo Lake

The Caballo Mountains serve as a majestic backdrop for Caballo Lake State Park, which boasts a full array of water…

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Find the rhythm.

The process matters more than the result.

Carlsbad Lake

The City of Carlsbad administers this small impoundment on the Pecos River. An upper lake has a sand beach for…

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Follow the light.

It moves differently across the water.

Cochiti Lake

This U.S. Army Corps of Engineers impoundment is a no-wake lake with a paved boat ramp and campground with showers…

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Conchas Lake

With its ample camping and picnicking facilities, boat ramps, marina, bait and tackle supplies, food services, and playgrounds, Conchas Lake…

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E

Start early.

Mornings feel different on the water.

El Vado Lake

There is a boat ramp at the north end of reservoir, via State 95, limited to high water use. The…

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Elephant Butte Lake

The largest and most popular lake in New Mexico, Elephant Butte Lake State Park provides a setting for every imaginable…

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H

Look beyond.

The horizon feels closer out here.

Heron Lake

A picturesque lake set among tall pines, Heron Lake State Park has been designated a "quiet lake" where boats operate…

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L

Let it shift.

Wind and water do the rest.

Lake Abiquiu

This 5,200 surface acre reservoir offers some of the finest fishing in northern New Mexico. Reptile fossils 200 million years…

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N

Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Navajo Lake

This 15,000-surface-acre lake dominates water recreation in the Four Corners Area. The main body is formed at the confluence of…

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S

No rush.

The lake doesn't ask for much.

Santa Rosa Lake

Surrounded by low rolling hills dotted with juniper and pinyon, this attractive lake is not only popular with anglers but…

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Storrie Lake

Favorable summer breezes attract colorful windsurfing boards to Storrie Lake State Park, which is also popular for fishing and boating.…

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Head out.

The best views are just offshore.

Sumner Lake

This sparkling blue lake with a rocky shoreline and gently rolling hillsides of juniper provides a refreshing change from the…

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U

Let it play out.

Not every cast lands - that's the point.

Ute Lake

Known for its numerous little coves and inlets, Ute Lake is among the state's longest lakes, almost 13 miles long,…

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