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Latest Update:<\/strong> 7\/28\/26<\/span><\/h3>\n
Stay up to date with current lake conditions across New Mexico State Parks.<\/h6>\n

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Below you\u2019ll find region\u2011by\u2011region updates on water levels, boat ramp access, recreation restrictions, and expected changes throughout the season.
These lake\u2011condition cards are updated regularly to help boaters, anglers, campers, and paddlers plan their visit with confidence.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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Use the arrows on the sides of each region card to scroll through the latest conditions for every lake in that region.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Navajo Lake State Park | Navajo Dam, NM\u00a0<\/h4>\n

Sims and Pine ramps open. No projected closures this winter. Fire restrictions active. Cottonwood area under water advisory. Heavy rains have caused ramp structure undercutting but access remains available.<\/p>\n

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[\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide heading=”Bluewater Lake State Park | Prewitt, NM” button_text=”Visit Bluewater” button_link=”https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/spd\/find-a-park\/bluewater-lake-state-park\/” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_transition=”on”]<\/p>\n

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Bluewater Lake has four boat ramps, and only one ramp is currently in the water. There are no restricted activities at this time.<\/p>\n

The lake is currently experiencing a Blue-Green Algae bloom. Please be aware that the algae is present in the water and swim or recreate at your own risk.<\/p>\n

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[\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide heading=”El Vado Lake State Park | Tierra Amarilla, NM” button_text=”Visit El Vado” button_link=”https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/spd\/find-a-park\/el-vado-lake-state-park\/” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_transition=”on”]<\/p>\n

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Ramp currently usable but projected to close within three weeks depending on water releases. No restrictions.<\/p>\n

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[\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide heading=”Heron Lake State Park | Los Ojos, NM” button_text=”Visit Heron” button_link=”https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/spd\/find-a-park\/heron-lake-state-park\/” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_transition=”on”]<\/p>\n

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Boat ramps are fully out of the water and will remain unusable for the foreseeable future.<\/p>\n

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[\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide heading=”Fenton Lake State Park | Jemez Springs, NM” button_text=”Visit Fenton Lake” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_transition=”on”]<\/p>\n

Fenton Lake is 100% Reservation only for camping. No swimming allowed at Fenton Lake.<\/span><\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_slide][\/et_pb_slider][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/spd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/5.png” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”249px” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_slider _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#73ac81″ min_height=”613px” custom_margin=”||-37px|||” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_slide heading=”Our southwest region has two lakes.” button_text=”Visit Caballo Lake” button_link=”https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/spd\/find-a-park\/caballo-lake-state-park\/” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_transition=”on”]<\/p>\n

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Caballo Lake State Park | Caballo, NM<\/h5>\n

Boat ramp fully operational. Water flows from Elephant Butte expected to stop, but closures are not anticipated. All lanes should remain open. Stage II fire restrictions remain in effect.<\/p>\n

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[\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide heading=”Elephant Butte Lake State Park | Elephant Butte, NM” button_text=”Visit Elephant Butte” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_transition=”on”]<\/p>\n

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Main ramp closed due to low water. Hand launching of small craft with electric motors, oars, or human power still permitted.<\/p>\n

Looking for slip rentals or secure boating access at Elephant Butte Lake? Marina del Sur is open, offering slip rentals<\/strong>, slip leases<\/strong>, and special discounts<\/strong> to help visitors stay on the water.<\/p>\n

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Conchas Lake State Park | Conchas Dam, NM<\/h4>\n

Ramps remain fully operable with stable conditions. No restrictions.<\/p>\n

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[\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide heading=”Sugarite Canyon | Raton, NM” button_text=”Visit Sugarite Canyon” button_link=”https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/spd\/find-a-park\/sugarite-canyon-state-park\/” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_transition=”on”]<\/p>\n

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Boat ramps fully operable with stable water levels. Restrictions include no swimming, no gas\u2011powered boats, life jackets required, and closures of public water facilities.<\/p>\n

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[\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide heading=”Morphy Lake State Park | Mora, NM” button_text=”Visit Morphy Lake” button_link=”https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/spd\/find-a-park\/morphy-lake-state-park\/” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_transition=”on”]<\/p>\n

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Boat ramp open; potential seasonal decline may lead to normal winter\/fall closure. No visitor restrictions. No\u2011wake lake with electric motors and paddle craft allowed.<\/p>\n

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[\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide heading=”Clayton Lake & Dinosaur Trackways State Park | Clayton, NM” button_text=”Visit Clayton Lake” button_link=”https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/spd\/find-a-park\/clayton-lake-state-park-and-dinosaur-trackways\/” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” link_option_url=”https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/spd\/find-a-park\/clayton-lake-state-park-and-dinosaur-trackways\/” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_transition=”on”]<\/p>\n

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Main ramp closed due to low water. Hand launching of small craft with electric motors, oars, or human power still permitted.<\/p>\n

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[\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide heading=”Ute Lake State Park | Logan, NM” button_text=”Visit Ute Lake” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_transition=”on”]<\/p>\n

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Boat ramps open and expected to remain accessible through summer and fall. No restrictions.<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide heading=”Eagle Nest Lake State Park | Eagle Nest, NM” button_text=”Visit Eagle Nest Lake” button_link=”https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/spd\/find-a-park\/eagle-nest-lake-state-park\/” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_transition=”on”]<\/p>\n

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The South Boat Ramp is open but limited to one lane, with only one courtesy dock available. The ramp extension project will continue into the fall. The North Boat Ramp is closed. The lake is currently at about 26% capacity and releasing 30 cfs. Blue\u2011green algae is present, so visitors should avoid areas where algae is blooming, especially when swimming or using personal watercraft.<\/p>\n

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Storrie Lake State Park | Las Vegas, NM<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Water levels remain good and the boat ramp is still accessible despite an 8\u2011foot seasonal drop. Increased kayak, canoe, and jet ski use continues throughout the season. Storrie Lake is expected to remain open to watercraft for the season. Water levels are dropping due to city and agricultural demand.<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_slide][\/et_pb_slider][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/spd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/4.png” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”128.6px” custom_margin=”-422px|||||” custom_padding=”2px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_slider _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#56a0d4″ min_height=”344.5px” custom_margin=”||-208px|||” custom_padding=”||45px|||” link_option_url=”https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/spd\/find-a-park\/brantley-lake-state-park\/” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_slide heading=”Our southeast region has four lakes.” button_text=”Visit Sumner Lake” button_link=”https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/spd\/find-a-park\/sumner-lake-state-park\/” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_transition=”on”]<\/p>\n

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Sumner Lake State Park | Sumner Lake, NM<\/h5>\n

Boat ramps operational; one expected to close next week. Additional closures could occur depending on rainfall and irrigation use. No restrictions anticipated.<\/p>\n

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[\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide heading=”Brantley Lake State Park | Carlsbad, NM” button_text=”Visit Brantley Lake” button_link=”https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/spd\/find-a-park\/brantley-lake-state-park\/” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_transition=”on”]<\/p>\n

Ramps operable even at minimum pool. Solid\u2011fuel fires prohibited. Current elevation is poor, but expected to rise 12\u201315 feet with an incoming block release before dropping again later in the season. HAB monitoring shows safe conditions.<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide heading=”Santa Rosa Lake State Park | Santa Rosa, NM” button_text=”Visit Santa Rosa” button_link=”https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/spd\/find-a-park\/santa-rosa-lake-state-park\/” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_transition=”on”]<\/p>\n

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Boat ramp closed due to rapid water drops. Non\u2011motorized craft still allowed. A late monsoon could restore levels enough to reopen the ramp later in summer.<\/div>\n

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[\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide heading=”Bottomless Lakes State Park | Roswell, NM” button_text=”Visit Bottomless Lakes” button_link=”https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/spd\/find-a-park\/bottomless-lakes-state-park\/” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_transition=”on”]<\/p>\n

This parks does not have boat ramps. Visitors may use the paddleboards and pedal boats rentals. Small gas or electric motor (under 3 hp) or hand propelled craft, swimming, scuba diving and fishing (Cottonwood Lake and Devil\u2019s Inkwell).<\/span><\/p>\n

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Explore New Mexico\u2019s State Park Lakes<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Use the map below to explore every New Mexico State Park with a lake or reservoir.<\/p>\n

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title=”Morphy Lake State Park” pin_address=”Morphy Lake State Park, Murphy Lake Rd, Mora, NM 87732, USA” pin_address_lat=”35.9379924″ pin_address_lng=”-105.3919441″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_map_pin][et_pb_map_pin title=”Sugarite Canyon State Park” pin_address=”Sugarite Canyon State Park, 160 NM-526, Raton, NM 87740, USA” pin_address_lat=”36.9400514″ pin_address_lng=”-104.3800563″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_map_pin][et_pb_map_pin title=”Ute Lake State Park ” pin_address=”Ute Lake State Park, 1800 Loop 540, Logan, NM 88426, USA” pin_address_lat=”35.3557804″ pin_address_lng=”-103.4507869″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_map_pin][et_pb_map_pin title=”Caballo Lake State Park” pin_address=”Caballo Lake State Park, New Mexico 87931, USA” pin_address_lat=”32.996389″ pin_address_lng=”-107.286944″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ 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Park, NM-91, Santa Rosa, NM 88435, USA” pin_address_lat=”35.0351832″ pin_address_lng=”-104.6851466″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_map_pin][et_pb_map_pin title=”Sumner Lake State Park” pin_address=”Sumner Lake State Park, 32 Lake View Dr, Lake Sumner, NM 88119, USA” pin_address_lat=”34.6156565″ pin_address_lng=”-104.3897938″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_map_pin][et_pb_map_pin title=”Storrie Lake State Park ” pin_address=”Storrie Lake State Park, 3 Esequiel C De Baca LN, Las Vegas, NM 87701, USA” pin_address_lat=”35.656603″ pin_address_lng=”-105.2322052″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_map_pin][\/et_pb_map][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”107px” 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Click on any location to view current water levels, boat ramp status, recreation restrictions, and conditions updated throughout the season. Whether you’re planning a weekend of fishing, boating, camping, or paddling, the map offers an easy way to see what\u2019s open, what\u2019s changing, and where the best recreation opportunities are today.<\/p>\n

From large boating destinations like Elephant Butte, Navajo, and Conchas, to smaller mountain lakes such as Fenton, Morphy, and Sugarite, this map gives you a statewide snapshot of lake access in real time.<\/p>\n

Plan your adventure, check safety updates, and discover new lakes to explore \u2014 all in one place.<\/p>\n

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

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Lake levels can decrease due to city water use, agricultural irrigation demands, scheduled reservoir releases, drought conditions, and seasonal evaporation. Some lakes also supply water downstream to meet interstate delivery obligations, which can affect boating access.<\/div>\n

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Boat ramps close when water levels fall below safe launch depth or when hazards such as sudden drop\u2011offs appear. Even if the lake itself remains open for recreation, ramps may be closed until levels rise again.<\/div>\n

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Many state park lakes continue to support boating, though some\u2014such as Elephant Butte, Heron or Santa Rosa\u2014have limited or no ramp access due to declining water levels. Check the region cards above for current boat ramp status and any expected closures.<\/div>\n

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Yes. Most lakes still allow non\u2011motorized or hand\u2011launched craft even when boat ramps are closed. Conditions vary by lake, so review the lake\u2019s card for specific guidance.<\/div>\n

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No. Some lakes restrict gas\u2011powered vessels for safety or environmental reasons. For example, Sugarite does not permit gas\u2011powered boats, while Fenton and Morphy only allow electric motors or paddle craft.<\/div>\n

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Swimming is not permitted at certain lakes due to wildlife management agreements, water quality, or safety considerations. Always check the lake\u2011specific details before entering the water.<\/div>\n

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Several parks currently have fire restrictions due to dry seasonal conditions. Restrictions may include bans on solid\u2011fuel fires or broader statewide fire rules. Check the region cards for the latest updates before planning campsite activities.<\/div>\n

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Lake conditions can change daily based on water releases, rainfall, monsoon activity, and irrigation schedules. Updates are posted regularly so visitors can plan safe and enjoyable trips.<\/div>\n

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Ramp reopening depends on future water levels, incoming releases, and seasonal weather patterns. Some lakes may reopen after monsoon rains or scheduled block releases, while others will remain closed until snowmelt increases water supply.<\/div>\n

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Certain lakes are monitored for HABs. An advisory will be posted if water conditions change. For most up-to-date alerts, visit the New Mexico Environment Department’s interactive map: experience.arcgis.com\/experience\/6329d5b4c47045b59bd52275bbf23a75\/page\/NMED-HABs-Mapper<\/div>\n

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Some lakes, like Fenton, require reservations through Reserve America. Others offer first\u2011come, first\u2011serve options or primitive beach camping like at Elephant Butte. Always check the lake\u2019s specific policies before visiting.<\/div>\n

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Yes. Marina del Sur continues to rent and lease slips and is offering discounts to support visitors during lower water periods. Their team remains optimistic and ready to welcome boaters, ensuring dependable access even when ramp conditions change.<\/div>\n

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