Open to swimSumner Lake
Sumner Lake State Park, Lake Sumner
Sumner Lake State Park offers swimming, boating, fishing, wildlife viewing and birding.
Lakes and tarns in New Mexico
5 lakes and tarns you can swim in across New Mexico, each checked for public access.
5 spots listed5 lakes and tarns
5 spots in New Mexico
Open to swim
Swimming allowedElephant Butte Lake
Rattlesnake Island
Elephant Butte Lake is a large public lake used for swimming, boating, camping and fishing.
Swimming allowedCaballo Lake
Caballo Lake State Park, Truth or Consequences
Caballo Lake State Park allows swimming, with usual swimming areas west of the dam and in the Upper Flats.
Swimming permittedConchas Lake
Conchas Lake State Park, Rattlesnake Island
Swimming is permitted in most areas of Conchas Lake, including near Central Recreation Area and Cove Campground.
Swimming allowedBluewater Lake
Bluewater Lake State Park, Grants
Bluewater Lake is a public lake in Bluewater Lake State Park with swimming, boating and fishing.