What activities are available at Conchas Lake near Tucumcari?

Conchas Lake, created by the construction of the Conchas Dam on the Canadian River in 1939, is a large reservoir with sandy beaches and secluded coves. It offers swimming, boating, sailing, fishing, and water skiing, as well as camping opportunities along its shore. Both primitive camping and more developed RV campsites are available at Central Recreation Area, while marinas and boat ramps are a bit farther north between Cove Recreation Area and North Area Campgrounds. Southside Recreation Area also has a boat ramp, plus primitive lakeside campsites with covered picnic shelters and fire pits. Note that water is only accessible to campers between April and November.