Bottomless Lakes

Open — Open year-round. Reservations available up to six months in advance. Currently the bathhouse hot water is shut off for approximately two weeks for repairs.

About

Bottomless Lakes State Park campground sits along a unique chain of eight sinkhole lakes in southeastern New Mexico, just 15 miles from Roswell. The campground at Lea Lake offers 33 sites including 15 sites with electric hookups, 15 non-electric sites, and 3 tent-only sites. RV sites accommodate rigs up to 60 feet with both back-in and pull-through options. The park's distinctive sinkholes range from 17 to 90 feet deep and provide opportunities for swimming at the beach, non-motorized boating, fishing at Devil's Ink Well and Pasture Lake, and even scuba diving. The campground includes flush toilets, hot showers in the bathhouse, and an RV dump station. Sites feature fire rings and picnic tables. The park rents paddle boards and pedal boats during operating season. Additional amenities include a visitor center, playground, volleyball area, and hiking trails. Fishing is only permitted at Devil's Ink Well and Pasture Lake, which are stocked March through November. The park operates year-round with reservations available up to six months in advance through the New Mexico State Parks system.

Directions

From Roswell, head east on US Highway 380 for 12 miles, then south on NM Highway 409 for 7 miles.

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