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Brantley Lake State Park

33 East Brantley Lake Rd
575-457-2384

The southernmost lake in New Mexico is an oasis of water, wildlife, plant life, gorgeous sunsets and stunning night skies.  Located twelve miles North of Carlsbad, NM, the park offers boating, kayaking, canoeing, fishing, hiking trails, exceptional bird watching, developed and primitive campsites and restrooms with showers. Whether you’re picnicking for the day, or camping in your RV for a week, you’ll be sure to find adventure at Brantley Lake State Park! 

Activities

Boating:
Motorized
Non-motorized
Canoe/Kayak/Board
Personal Watercraft
Sailing
Water Skiing

Camping

Education Programs

Fishing

Picnicking

Swimming

Trails:
2.6 Miles
Hiking

Wildlife Viewing
Birding

Amenities

Shoreline Access

Boating Facilities:
2 Boat Ramps

Campground Facilities:
51 Developed Campsites
38 W+ E Sites (30 amp)
10 W+ E Sites (50 amp)
3 W+E+S Full Hookup Sites (50 amp)
Water in Campground
RV Dump Station

Primitive Camping:
Shoreline Camping
Boat-in Camping

Restrooms:
Restrooms with water
Showers
Vault Toilets

Group Facilities:
Group Picnic Shelter (2)

Playgrounds (2)

Visitor Center
Exhibits


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