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Lakes in New Mexico

17 lakes

B

Look beyond.

The horizon feels closer out here.

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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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

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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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

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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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

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

Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

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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Cast and wait.

Good fishing starts with patience.

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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Let it play out.

Not every cast lands - that's the point.

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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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

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

Just be here.

Nothing else needs your attention.

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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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

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

Watch closely.

There's more happening beneath the surface.

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

Find the rhythm.

The process matters more than the result.

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

Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

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

Let it settle.

The water sets the pace out here.

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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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

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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Keep it simple.

Water, sky, and a little space.

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

Keep it moving.

A paddle changes everything.

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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