Yes, free swimming41 miBlue Hole
Santa Rosa
Conchas Lake
Conchas Lake State Park, Rattlesnake Island, New MexicoLakeSwimming permitted
Swimming is permitted in most areas of Conchas Lake, including near Central Recreation Area and Cove Campground.
- Water
- Lake
- Entry
- $5 vehicle fee at the Corps-managed Southside Recreation Area; other areas may have different fees.
- Facilities
- Beaches, boat ramps, campgrounds, picnic areas
- Lifeguard
- No lifeguards
- Managed by
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; most campgrounds and recreation areas are managed by New Mexico State Parks.
Getting there
Know before you go
- Swim at your own risk.
- Swim and wade only where you know the water depth and lake bottom.
- Do not swim alone.
- Do not dive from dam facilities or cliffs.
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Questions about Conchas Lake
Can you swim at Conchas Lake?
Yes. Public swimming is permitted in most areas, but there are no designated swimming beaches and no lifeguards.
Does it cost anything to swim at Conchas Lake?
$5 vehicle fee at the Corps-managed Southside Recreation Area; other areas may have different fees.
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