14 state parks with swimming in New Mexico

14 of New Mexico’s 35 state parks list swimming. See these parks on a map

ParkEntryCampingBook
Bottomless Lakes State ParkEight sinkhole lakes southeast of Roswell, some plunging 90 feet straight down. Swim or scuba at Lea Lake…$5 / vehicleCampsitesBook a campsite
Brantley Lake State ParkNew Mexico's southernmost lake, ringed by desert grassland north of Carlsbad. Boat, paddle, and fish by day…$5 / vehicleCampsites · full hookupsBook a campsite
Caballo Lake State ParkA broad reservoir framed by the jagged Caballo Mountains, built for sailing, kayaking, and open-water…$5 / vehicleCampsites · full hookupsBook a campsite
El Vado Lake State ParkA northern mountain lake known for trout and kokanee salmon in its quiet coves. A 5.5-mile trail along the…$5 / vehicleCampsites · full hookupsBook a campsite
Elephant Butte Lake State ParkNew Mexico's largest state park, with beach room and open water enough for houseboats, sailboats, and jet…$5 / vehicleCampsites · full hookupsBook a campsite
Fenton Lake State ParkA mellow mountain lake in ponderosa forest below the Jemez Mountains, with the Rio Cebolla running through…$5 / vehicleCampsites · electric & waterBook a campsite
Heron Lake State ParkA no-wake “quiet lake” among tall pines — ideal water for canoes, kayaks, and sailboats, with record trout…$5 / vehicleCampsites · electric & waterBook a campsite
Leasburg Dam State ParkA calm stretch of the Rio Grande 25 minutes from Las Cruces, with a cactus garden and short desert trails…$5 / vehicleCampsites · electric & waterBook a campsite
Navajo Lake State ParkThe state's second largest lake, with two marinas, two boat docks, and campgrounds spread along a long…$5 / vehicleCampsites · full hookupsBook a campsite
Santa Rosa Lake State ParkA plains reservoir in eastern New Mexico with room to boat and fish, and trails for both hikers and horses…$5 / vehicleCampsites · electric & waterBook a campsite
Storrie Lake State ParkA serene lake outside Las Vegas, New Mexico, where steady wind makes it a favorite for windsurfing. Fishing…$5 / vehicleCampsites · electric & waterBook a campsite
Sumner Lake State ParkA grassland lake on the eastern plains with easy access to boating, swimming, and fishing. Open water and…$5 / vehicleCampsites · electric & waterBook a campsite
Ute Lake State ParkNearly 13 miles long, one of the state's longest reservoirs, and built for water sports of every kind. The…$5 / vehicleCampsites · electric & waterBook a campsite
Villanueva State ParkRed sandstone bluffs form a canyon around the Pecos River, with giant cottonwoods shading the sites below…$5 / vehicleCampsitesBook a campsite

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