Bottomless Lakes State Park
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Hidden in the New Mexico desert southeast of Roswell, nine small deep lakes formed inside sinkholes.

šŸ“œ New Mexico's first state park, established 1933.
šŸ” Home to nine sinkhole-formed lakes, known as cenotes.

Why Go

šŸŒŠ Explore unique sinkhole lakes, some up to 90 feet deep
šŸŠ Swim in Lea Lake, the only one allowing it
šŸ›¶ Enjoy non-motorized boating, fishing, hiking, birding, scuba diving, horseback riding
šŸ•ļø Campgrounds available from mid-May through Labor Day

Why Avoid

āš ļø Only Lea Lake allows swimming
ā›°ļø Some lakes are surrounded by cliffs, requiring a hike
šŸ’² Day-use fee and camping fees apply

Tips

šŸ—“ļø Campgrounds open mid-May through Labor Day
šŸ“ž Make reservations on the New Mexico State Parks website

Cost

šŸ’° $5 day-use fee, campsites $10.

Facilities

ā„¹ļø Visitor center, showers, restrooms, electric hook-ups, dumping stations, playground, trails, boat ramps, RV sites.

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