The Top 20 Lakes in New Mexico
Looking to visit the best lakes in New Mexico? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, …
Last updated: September 24, 2025
Williams Lake is a small alpine lake located beneath Wheeler Peak, and a good place to rest or eat a snack. It is named after a gold miner who staked claims in the area in the late 1800s.
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Getting its name from the Tewa word for “wild chokecherry place,” Abiquiú is a historic village along the Rio Chama where striking red rock cliffs and mesas frame the high …
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Ashley Pond Park, situated within the Manhattan Project National Historic Park, holds significant historical value in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Named after the founder of the Los Alamos Ranch School, …
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Clear Creek and Las Vacas campgrounds are just 6 kilometers south of San Gregorio Reservoir Lake.
If you have time, you just have to go up the clear river to …
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Located in the heart of the Santa Fe National Forest, Nambe Lake is a popular destination for a hike into the backcountry – and for good reason! The alpine landscape …
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Lake Lucero is a dried lakebed most of the year, but it fills with water after rainfall or snowmelt. 12,000 years ago there White Sands National Park was covered by …
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Nestled within the heart of the UNM campus lies Duck Pond, a quaint man-made water feature. Adorned with turtles and frequented by ducks, it offers a peaceful retreat amidst bustling …
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Park Lake is a recreational large swimming lake next to a fishing lake, a half mile west up the road from Santa Rosa's most famous attraction, the Blue Hole. All …
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The Los Alamos Reservoir Road is an old gravel access road that is an easy ride up to the Los Alamos Reservoir. Beyond this is the more technical Los Alamos …
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Heart Lake is a small, attractive lake in the Latir Peak Wilderness surrounded by verdant grasses and plants. This is a great destination in and of itself, or along with …
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