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Bottomless Lakes State Park
Bottomless Lakes State Park © NMMIMAJ / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The stone tower at Bottomless Lakes, NM.
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BOTTOMLESS LAKES STATE PARK
BOTTOMLESS LAKES STATE PARK
545 A Bottomless Lakes Rd.
Roswell, New Mexico   88201

Phone: 505-624-6056
Reservations: 877-664-7787
Email: park email button icon
Actually seven small park lakes bordered by high red bluffs, Bottomless Lakes State Park offers a variety of sports including hiking, swimming, fishing, and scuba diving.
FACILITIES AND ACTIVITIES OVERVIEW
Day-UseFishingyes
 Swimming Beachyes
CampingPrimitive, #50
Fishing
In this park, visitors can fish in Lea Lake year-round. The lake is stocked with rainbow trout during winter months.

During the rest of the year, you may catch catfish and largemouth bass.

A valid New Mexico fishing license is required for anyone over age 12.

Fishing from boats or float tubes isn't allowed; only shoreline angling permitted here.

Remember to follow all state regulations regarding size limits and bag restrictions when catching any species.


Location
Bottomless Lakes State Park is located near Roswell

Picnicking
1. Bottomless Lakes State Park offers numerous picnic spots with tables and grills.
2. Enjoy a lakeside meal at the Lea Lake day-use area.
3. There are covered pavilions for larger group picnics available by reservation.
4. Picnic areas offer stunning views of the unique blue-green lakes in this park.
5. Some sites have fire pits, perfect for evening cookouts or marshmallow roasting sessions.

Birding
Birdwatchers can enjoy spotting various species such as roadrunners, quails, and hawks. The park's wetlands attract numerous waterfowl too.

Visitor Comments, Memories and Reviews
June 19 Swimming fun by Robbie Morrison
park review stars; one to five This is a great place to swim and have fun. We went on June 19 it was a very hot Sunday. Temp was 106. The cool water was a surprise. The only issue we had was lots of people would leave their trash and noone was picking up any trash during the day. They need more rangers cleaning up trash.
January 27 Awesome!!!!!! by Alixxxx*
park review stars; one to five Its actually 7 small lakes!Whoa! All the activities are awsome.
June 24 A nice out of the way park by jelsberry
park review stars; one to five Park was neat and clean. Stayed in mid september so the pool closed and park was not busy.
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Directions
To get to Bottomless Lakes State Park from Roswell, head east on US 380 for 12 miles and then south on NM 409 for three miles.

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