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Bluewater Lake State Park
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PO Box 3419
Prewitt, New Mexico 87045
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(505) 876-2391
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$4 day use, $20 annual (per vehicle)
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Rolling hills studded with pinion and juniper trees encircle the lake, which is stocked with trout and catfish. The lake is popular for boating and year-round fishing.
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Web:
www.emnrd.state.nm.us/nmparks/pages/parks/bwater/bwater.htm
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Brantley Lake State Park
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PO Box 2288
Carlsbad, New Mexico 88221
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(505) 457-2384
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$4 day use, $20 annual (per vehicle)
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This southern desert park is a refreshing place to fish and enjoy other water sports. The visitor center includes historical exhibits about the Wild West town of Seven Rivers.
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Web:
www.emnrd.state.nm.us/nmparks/PAGES/parks/brantley/brantley.htm
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Conchas Lake State Park
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PO Box 976
Conchas Dam, New Mexico 88416
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(505) 868-2270
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$4 day use, $20 annual (per vehicle)
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Water sports activities abound, including boating, fishing and water skiing at this refreshing 25-mile long reservoir. Remember to bring all your safety equipment and follow all the rules.
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Web:
www.emnrd.state.nm.us/nmparks/PAGES/PARKS/CONCHAS/Conchas.htm
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El Vado Lake State Park
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PO Box 367
Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico 87575
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(505) 588-7247
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$4 day use, $20 annual (per vehicle)
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Located in New Mexico's northern mountains, this park offers fishing, boating, water skiing, and winter cross-country skiing. A five and one-half mile scenic trail along the Rio Chama connects El Vado with nearby Heron Lake.
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Web:
www.emnrd.state.nm.us/nmparks/PAGES/PARKS/ELVADO/Elvado.htm
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Elephant Butte Lake State Park
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| Address: |
PO Box 13
Elephant Butte, New Mexico 87935
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(505) 744-5421
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$4 day use, $20 annual (per vehicle)
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The largest and most popular lake in New Mexico, Elephant Butte Reservoir is 43 miles long and provides a setting for every imaginable water sport. Marine del Sur is located within the park and provides a free boat ramp.
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Web:
www.emnrd.state.nm.us/nmparks/PAGES/PARKS/BUTTE/Butte.htm
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Caballo Lake State Park
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| Address: |
PO Box 32
Caballo, New Mexico 87931
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(505) 743-3942
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$4 day use, $20 annual (per vehicle)
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The Caballo Mountains serve as a majestic backdrop to the lake, which boasts a full array of water sports.
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Web:
www.emnrd.state.nm.us/nmparks/PAGES/parks/caballo/caballo.htm
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Storrie Lake State Park
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PO Box 3157
Las Vegas, New Mexico 87701
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(505) 425-7278
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$4 day use, $20 annual (per vehicle)
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Favorable summer breezes attract colorful windsurfing boats to this park, which is also popular for fishing and boating. The visitor center features historical exhibits on the Santa Fe Trail and 19th century Las Vegas. No wake areas are marked.
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Web:
www.emnrd.state.nm.us/nmparks/PAGES/PARKS/STORRIE/Storrie.htm
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Santa Rosa Lake State Park
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| Address: |
PO Box 384
Santa Rosa, New Mexico 88435
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(505) 472-3110
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$4 day use, $20 annual (per vehicle)
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This high plains Pecos River reservoir offers a variety of water sports. Anglers often catch bass, catfish and walleye.
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Web:
www.emnrd.state.nm.us/nmparks/PAGES/PARKS/SANTA/Santa.htm
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| The
inclusion of a riding area is not an endorsement of or recommendation
for a particular riding area and exclusion of a riding area is not a
criticism of that area. The information is provided as a general guide
and is current as of March 2001, but may change. Please contact the
riding area for current information. |
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