Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Bottomless Lakes adventure.
Swimming, sailing, scuba divingâŚand mythical monsters?! Â
Legend has it that the nine sinkholes at New Mexicoâs first state park are not only bottomless (hence the parkâs name), but home to a gigantic monster turtle! Of course, the myths arenât true, but these azure-blue cenotes still provide plenty of opportunities for adventure. Paddle your way around the gleaming blue pools, head to Lake Lea to swim or scuba dive, enjoy fishing and birding around the lakeshores, or hike the trail between the lakes. Campers can take their pick of four campgrounds, all by the lakeside, and the quirky Roswell UFO Museum is an easy day trip away.
New Mexican summers are best spent by the lakeside, and the crowds flock to Bottomless Lakes State Park from Memorial Day through Labor Day. This is the best time for swimming and getting on the water, although itâs often still warm enough through spring and fall. The parkâs campgrounds stay open year-round, so plan a winter visit if you want to escape the crowd. Bonus: November through March is fishing season.