New Mexico
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- Abiquiu
Dam. 5,200 Acres. Fishing, Campsites with and without Electric hookup,
Showers, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/Day Use,
Launch Ramp (small fee may apply). Reptile Fossils 200-million years old have
been found in the area. Its also popular for great fishing and the dam has
an excellent panoramic view of the Cero Pedernal. Located 30 miles west of
Espanola off U.S. 84.
- Caballo
Reservoir. Fishing, Campsites with and without electric hookup, Showers,
Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/Day Use, Launch Ramp
(small fee may apply). Caballo Lake State Park is located on the southwestern
section of the lake. The lake is along the Rio Grande River downstream from
Elephant Butte Reservoir. Accessible off exit 63 on I 25.
- Cochiti
Lake. Fishing, Campsites with and without electric hookup, Showers, Restrooms,
Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/Day Use, Launch Ramp (small
fee may apply), Marina, Fuel, Visitor Information Center. Located about half
way between Albuquerque and Santa Fe in the Rio Grand. Adjacent Indian land
is closed to the public.
- Conchas
Lake. Fishing, Campsites with and without electric hookup, Showers, Restrooms,
Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/Day Use, Launch Ramp (small
fee may apply), Marina, Fuel. Home of Conhas Lake State Park. Recent study
indicates that early cultures lived in this area. Located 34 miles northwest
of Tucumcari on New Mexico State Route 104.
- Elephant
Butte Reservoir. Campsites with and without electric hookup, Showers,
Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/Day Use, Launch Ramp
(small fee may apply). Elephant Butte Lake State Park is located along the
southwestern shoreline of the reservoir. Located Just east and along I 25
starting at the Elephant Butte Exit and runs north to about the Ruins of Fort
Craig.
Marina Del Sur
Dam Site Lodging and Marina
- Heron Lake,
New Mexico. 3000-acre no-visible-wake lake, Sailing, Fishing, Seasonal Campsites
with and without electric hookup, Showers, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary
Dump Station, Picnic/Day Use, 2 Launch Ramps. Seasonal marina operated April--Oct.
by New Mexico Sailing Club with slips, limited facilities. Features Heron
Lake State Park. Water is piped under the Continental Divide through the Azotea
Diversion project to fill the lake . Scenic area with views of trees, mountains,
and Brazos Cliffs. Nearby attractions: Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, Chama
River (fishing, rafting), El Vado Lake State Park. Located near the New Mexico-Colorado
border; exit U.S. Highway 64/94 1 mi. n. of Tierra Amarilla, NM, then west
six miles on NM 95 to Visitor Center.
Heron Lake State Park
- Navajo Reservoir.
Fishing, Campsites with and without electric hookup, Showers, Restrooms, Drinking
Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/Day Use, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply).
Features Navajo Lake State Park, Sims Mesa and Pine River Recreational Areas.
Both forks on the northern edge reach Colorado. Cabestro Canyon / Carson National
Forest offers a scenic stop. Located 5 miles north of Navajo City, New Mexico
off New Mexico State Route 539.
Navajo Lake Marina
- Santa Rosa
Lake. Fishing, Campsites with and without electric hookup, Showers, Restrooms,
Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/Day Use, Launch Ramp (small
fee may apply). This lake impounds the Pecos River. Located 3 miles north
of Santa Rosa, New Mexico (121 Miles east of Albuquerque off U.S. 66 / I 40)
- Summer Lake.
Fishing, Campsites with and without electric hookup, Showers, Restrooms, Drinking
Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/Day Use, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply),
Marinas, Fuel. Summer Lake State Park offers Recreational Camping. Located
14 miles northwest of Fort Summer (home of the burial grounds of Billy The
Kid) Off U.S. 84.
Information based
on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, brochures and boaters information.
If you know of any other great spots in New Mexico for boating (of all types),
or have more information, feel free to E-Mail us at Boating
America