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Welcome to New Mexico Sign

We drove 166 miles to Bottomless Lakes State Park in New Mexico. While we were driving we saw a coyote and a couple of hawks. This is the first state park in New Mexico. It has eight lakes and the depth in the lakes range from 17 to 90 feet. The illusion of the lakes being bottomless is caused by the algae and other aquatic plants covering the bottom of the lakes. It is a beautiful park. We camped at Lea Lake Recreation Area for a couple of nights. Lea Lake is the biggest and is 90 feet deep. It’s fed by an underground stream so the water is the same temperature year round. Due to the clarity of the water, scuba driving has become popular. This area has a bath house with flush toilets and outside showers for swimmers. There is a beach, playground, volleyball courts, picnic area, hiking and camping area with sites ranging from primitive sites to full hook-ups sites. There is a beautiful stone pavilion and old water tower that was built by the CCC in 1934 and 1935. Today The park was busy due to the kids starting their Spring Break. We spent the day enjoying the park by walking around, talking to people and relaxing in our chairs. Lea Lake is always cold but it didn’t stop Flo or the kids from going swimming.

Camping at Lea Lake Recreation Area

Pavilion and Water Tower

Flo enjoying Lea Lake

Larry and Flo relaxing

Sunset on Lea Lake