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Stage II Fire Restrictions: Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove is prohibited. The use of devices fueled solely by liquid petroleum or LPG fuels that can be turned on and off is allowed. Such devices can only be used in an area that is barren or cleared of all overhead and surrounding flammable materials within three (3) feet of the device. Smoking is prohibited, except within an enclosed vehicle or building.
ATTENTION : Fishing is NOT permitted at Lea Lake or the Lea Lake Day Use Area; fishing is only allowed at Devil's Ink Well and Pasture Lake (only stocked between March and November) within Bottomless Lakes State Park. All New Mexico Game and Fish rules and laws apply.
ATTENTION: To ensure compliance with ADA regulations, vehicles parked at handicap campsites must visibly display a valid handicapped placard or possess a license plate indicating handicapped status; otherwise, relocation will be required.
Attention: The use of off-highway motor vehicles (OHVs) is prohibited in New Mexico State Parks, as stipulated by the NM OHV Act and State Park Regulations (NMSA 66-3-1011, 16-2-33 19 NMAC Ch 5 Sec 2.16 A).
Attention: Please bring proof of your reservation with you to your campsite.
NO SHOW POLICY : THE CUSTOMER MUST CONTACT THE PARK TO ADVISE THEM OF LATE ARRIVAL THE SITE WILL BE RELEASED FOR RESERVATIONS / FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED ON THE SECOND DAY AFTER 4:00 P.M.. NO REFUND WILL BE DUE.
ATTENTION: Make it your goal to extinguish hot coals. If your campfire is too hot to touch, it's too hot to leave. Drown it with water, stir it with a shovel, and repeat until your campfire is out cold! Learn more from Smokey Bear.
Book a Campsite at Bottomless Lakes, NM
33 site(s) found
** Arrival dates earlier than the online-reservation-window may also be available at the campground.
Overview
Description
Bottomless Lakes State Park is your place for bottomless fun! Just 15 miles southeast of Roswell, the park is a chain of eight lakes that are actually sinkholes ranging from 17 to 90 feet deep. Enjoy a picnic, non-motorized boating, fishing, swimming or even scuba diving. The park hosts a campground with a bathhouse and amenities for your camper or tent. You’ll find fun recreation areas, covered picnic shelters and hiking trails. During the summer, rent a paddleboard or pedal boat from the park!
Booking Window
Camping
Sun Aug 23 2026 - Tue Feb 23 2027Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.
Daily Entrance
Sun Aug 23 2026 - Tue Sep 22 2026Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 30 Day(s) in advance.
Tent Only
Sun Aug 23 2026 - Tue Feb 23 2027Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.
Season Dates
Season Schedule
Park Season
Start
End
Peak
Thu Jan 01 2026
Thu Dec 31 2026
Peak
Fri Jan 01 2027
Fri Dec 31 2027
Services and Amenities
Within Park
- Bath House
- Bbq Grills
- Dump Station
- Fishing
- Hiking Trails
- Ice Sales
- Interpretive Programs
- Paddle Board Rentals
- Parking
- Pedal Boat Rentals
- Picnic Areas
- Playground
- Swimming
- Swimming Beach
- Toilet, Flush
- Volleyball
Fees and Cancellation Policies
Facility Rates*
Park Season
Site Type
Nightly/Daily Rates
Peak Season
Jan 01 2026 -
Dec 31 2026
Jan 01 2026 -
Dec 31 2026
Tent Only
$15.00
Daily Entrance
$10.00
Camping
$20.00
Peak Season
Jan 01 2027 -
Dec 31 2027
Jan 01 2027 -
Dec 31 2027
Tent Only
$15.00
Daily Entrance
$10.00
Camping
$20.00
*Displayed rates do not reflect discounts, attribute fees (electrical hookups / water hookups), taxes or incremental charges
**Weekly rates may not be available for all sites
Getting There
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
33.34417, -104.35472
33°20'39"N, 104°21'17"W
12 MILES EAST OF ROSWELL, NM ON US HWY 380, THEN SOUTH ON NM 409 FOR 7 MILES.
33.34417, -104.35472
33°20'39"N, 104°21'17"W
12 MILES EAST OF ROSWELL, NM ON US HWY 380, THEN SOUTH ON NM 409 FOR 7 MILES.
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