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Lakes in New Mexico

17 lakes

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

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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Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

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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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

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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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

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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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

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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Go where you feel alive.

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

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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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

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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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

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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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

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 the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

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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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

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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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

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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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

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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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

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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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

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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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

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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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

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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