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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. (505) 766-2724.
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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.
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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. (505) 766-2724.
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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. (505) 766-2724.
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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.
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Lake McMillan. Fishing. Accessible 13 miles south of Artesa, New
Mexico off U.S. 285.
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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.
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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) (505) 766-2724.
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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