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Lakes in New Mexico

17 lakes

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Watch closely.

There's more happening beneath the surface.

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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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

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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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

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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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

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

Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise 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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Ease into it.

Move with the water, not against it.

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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Keep it moving.

A paddle changes everything.

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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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise 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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Quiet holds here.

The stillness is part of the experience.

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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Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

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

One more cast.

Early light makes it worth it.

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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Cast and wait.

Good fishing starts with patience.

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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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

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

Follow the light.

It moves differently across the water.

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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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

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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Stay a while.

Everything slows down at the shoreline.

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

Head out.

The best views are just offshore.

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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