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Reviewed Aug. 27, 2026

Love the Lake

The campground is fine, although some spots may be a challenge to level for larger units, B. This is our 3rd time here, Aug 27 *HOT but we come for LEA LAKE! So clear fresh and cool! ❤️❤️❤️

Site31
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Becky , August 27, 2026
Reviewed Aug. 4, 2026

A lot of ambient light for a “Dark Skys” Campground

This is a lovely campsite. Easy in, level parking, and beautiful vistas. The sites offer a covered picnic table at every campsite. We had water, electric, trash receptacles, and an RV dump at our campsite. They had everything from large pull-through sites to tent camping.

The lake was open all night for swimmers, and it was enjoyable to hear the young people laughing and playing in the water as the sun went down.

My partner, Bill, is an astrophotographer, so he really enjoyed the night skies and took some amazing photos. No state has skies like New Mexico. I think I counted five falling stars just gazing up. That gave me five wishes, one of which will be to return to Bottomless Lakes for a longer stay. :::writing

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Site21
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Trickiewoo W., August 4, 2026
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Trickiewoo W., August 4, 2026
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Trickiewoo W., August 4, 2026
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Trickiewoo W., August 4, 2026
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Trickiewoo W., August 4, 2026
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Trickiewoo W., August 4, 2026
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Trickiewoo W., August 4, 2026
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Trickiewoo W., August 4, 2026
Reviewed Jul. 7, 2026

Remote but peaceful and beautiful

Loved the sheltered picnic table area next to our rv spot. Wide area to park vehicle next to travel trailer. We had a nice view of the lake. SANDSPURS, ugh!

Site22
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Duan W., July 7, 2026
Reviewed May. 12, 2026

Nice campground

Small state park campground with a nice lake. There are shower facilities and I get cell phone reception on Verizon

SiteD13
Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Andrew H., May 12, 2026
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Andrew H., May 12, 2026
Reviewed Apr. 15, 2026

Nice place.

Decent spots. All have water and electric, some have full hookups. Not much shade other than provided metal canopies. Recommend boots for your dog as there is cheat grass, Russian thistle, and some goat heads.

Site18
Month of VisitApril
Reviewed Mar. 26, 2026

Unexpected Oasis.

Beautiful spring fed lake. Spacious spots. Wonderful swimming area with covered tables. Large bird and wildlife trail with covered spots along the way. Playground area with lots of different equipment.

Site25
Month of VisitMarch
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by John R., March 26, 2026
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by John R., March 26, 2026
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by John R., March 26, 2026
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by John R., March 26, 2026
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by John R., March 26, 2026
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by John R., March 26, 2026
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by John R., March 26, 2026
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by John R., March 26, 2026
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by John R., March 26, 2026
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by John R., March 26, 2026
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by John R., March 26, 2026
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by John R., March 26, 2026
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  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by John R., March 26, 2026
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by John R., March 26, 2026
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by John R., March 26, 2026
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by John R., March 26, 2026
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by John R., March 26, 2026
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by John R., March 26, 2026
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by John R., March 26, 2026
Reviewed Mar. 23, 2026

Lea Campground

Beautiful spot. Small campground next to a busy day use area for swimming. Mostly open field type spots, the ones on the lake had a few small trees. Great showers. We were here over a long weekend. Several large family groups. Thanks to the no alcohol policy, there weren’t any issues. Quiet times were respected. Biting bugs were bad in the evenings. Take the time to drive around to the visitor center.

Site5
Month of VisitMarch
Reviewed Mar. 10, 2026

Beautiful area!

I loved this spot because it is kind of isolated. Beautiful water at the lake.

SiteD10
Month of VisitMarch
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Michael C., March 10, 2026
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Michael C., March 10, 2026
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Michael C., March 10, 2026
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Michael C., March 10, 2026
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Michael C., March 10, 2026
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Michael C., March 10, 2026
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Michael C., March 10, 2026
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Michael C., March 10, 2026
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Michael C., March 10, 2026
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Michael C., March 10, 2026
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Michael C., March 10, 2026
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Michael C., March 10, 2026
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Michael C., March 10, 2026
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Michael C., March 10, 2026
Reviewed Feb. 14, 2026

Kind of crowded

In 2022 I stayed at a tent site near the Lea lake loop and a man started a fight with me. September of 2025 I stayed at the smaller lakes campsites that cannot be reserved. If you do not need hookups these are really nice and private. This is a nice smaller park for an overnight but not a destination campground.

Siteinkwell lake
Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by amber H., February 14, 2026
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by amber H., February 14, 2026
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by amber H., February 14, 2026
Reviewed Dec. 9, 2025

Quiet and peaceful this time of year.

Only a few campers here. Day use facilities closed this time of year but the bathroom and showers are open to paid campers. Facilities are clean and the water is hot. Very nice park with walking trails and some wildlife. Saw a bobcat while biking the rim trail. Unfortunately, didn't spot any ufo's... This is Roswell!

Site9
Month of VisitDecember
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Bill A., December 9, 2025
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Bill A., December 9, 2025
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Bill A., December 9, 2025
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Bill A., December 9, 2025
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Bill A., December 9, 2025
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Bill A., December 9, 2025
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Bill A., December 9, 2025
Reviewed Sep. 18, 2025

Bring your Mosquito Spray!

Oh my, better be prepared for mosquitoes. My husband and I were swarmed by mosquitoes and were bitten no less than 25 times each, we counted! We kinda believe had we been allowed to have a camp fire it might have been a less disastrous outcome.

Each reservable site had hand water pump, power (AC 35, 50, etc) bbq stand a picnic table and overhead shade awning. Showers and flush toilets were nice -was only place to minimize mosquito and "no seeums" issues. Not much to do, who wants to walk around while being bitten alive? Will not be coming back and sorry, hard to recommend given our experience.

Site20
Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by alicianlv , September 18, 2025
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by alicianlv , September 18, 2025
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by alicianlv , September 18, 2025
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by alicianlv , September 18, 2025
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by alicianlv , September 18, 2025
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by alicianlv , September 18, 2025
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by alicianlv , September 18, 2025
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by alicianlv , September 18, 2025
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by alicianlv , September 18, 2025
Reviewed Aug. 21, 2025

Enough if you just want to get away from it all

We thought we were going to be paddleboarding in a big lake or sinkhole, but we were sadly mistaken. The main lake is small and right next to your campsite. There are paddleboards you can rent. There is a small area designated in the water for children to play in. There are hiking trails. There are also other sinkholes you can enjoy, but I wouldn't go in them. The water is stagnant and smells like rotting fish. Would I go back? No, I would not, but if you are looking to get away for a day and relax, then this is the place for you.

Month of VisitAugust
Reviewed Jan. 30, 2025

Nasty bathrooms, especially showers (nonfunctional womens)

Three womens showers, 1 locked, 1 a trickle and 1 barely a trickle.

Mens showers: 3       Water was not warm.

The park is nice...bathrooms need work and cleaning.  There is a host getting a free site.

Nice walking trail. some nice long sites. Other than showers park is nice.

Site27
Month of VisitJanuary
Reviewed Oct. 17, 2024

Unless boating, a place to stay on way to elsewhere

Reservations only, but we were able to reserve online while surveying campground to see what was open: https://newmexicostateparks.reserveamerica.com/ (on way north so stopped for a night, getting there late afternoon).

Pretty basic. Most sites have no shade except for over picnic table. Lots of flying things: flies, mosquitos. Many stickers (so walk dog carefully). 

--->At 02:30 in morning a drone very noisily buzzed us and sounded like it circled us for what seemed like 5 min. Not sure what that was about.... Racoon walked up to door screen and pawed at it while we were making dinner.

Reviewed Jul. 10, 2024

Thoroughly enjoyed!

Reservations are needed and can be made online through the NM State Park website. The drive into the camp area was a little bumpy. Watch the curves! At the time we arrived the water was a beautiful aqua color with a clear sunny sky. The rest of our time there was overcast which gave us a nice break from the heat. The beach area was not crowded at all during our time here. Bring your kayak/canoe/SUP. They rent pedal boats. The mosquitos were out around dusk, so be sure to have bug spray! We would definitely stay again.

Site5
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Jessica L., July 10, 2024
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Jessica L., July 10, 2024
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Jessica L., July 10, 2024
Reviewed Mar. 14, 2024

Nice state park

Room between sites. Most sites are gravel with shaded picnic tables. Peaceful nights.

Site14
Month of VisitMarch
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by James P., March 14, 2024
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by James P., March 14, 2024
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by James P., March 14, 2024
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by James P., March 14, 2024
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by James P., March 14, 2024
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by James P., March 14, 2024
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by James P., March 14, 2024
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by James P., March 14, 2024
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by James P., March 14, 2024
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by James P., March 14, 2024
Reviewed Nov. 21, 2023

Very nice state park

Hasn't changed much in the 7 years between visits. Very little shade but neat to see the lakes. Water is clear and I bet feels really great in the summer heat. Still pretty full considering the time of year. Local sites are just down the road at the Bitter Lake Rec area. There is also a 3 mile bike ride.

Site28
Month of VisitNovember
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  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Teresa T., November 21, 2023
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Reviewed Jul. 6, 2023

All sites are reserve only (7/2023).

$14+$4 ReserveAmerica Fee  This is a local park for us. We were in Site 19 which is a Handicap site with a concrete pad (RA did not specify that this was a handicap site). Other sites are packed gravel. Site was a "short" site and close to the bathhouse which we did not use. Sites are 50/30/20 with a water hookup. Only a few sites have sewer. Dump station is at the entrance of the campground. The deer flies were not a problem during our visit (they are worse around the salt cedar trees). We were only bit twice and we did not use insect repellant. Since we could not check in until after 4PM, we parked over in the picnic area by the lake. We knew this and had planned it. Dogs are not allowed on the "sand beach" but there are plenty of access points around the campground& picnic area edges of the lake that pets can use. Goat's Head stickers are a problem here, as they are in most of the desert. Our dog wears "shoes" to protect her feet from the stickers and from hot pavement. Wifi was available in the park but we could not connect. We stayed in a Truck Camper 7/4 - 7/5/2023.

Site#19
Month of VisitJuly
Reviewed May. 22, 2023

Lovely location and people

The red rocks and contrasting blue lake make it a beautiful place to camp. The sites are roomy enough that even when full it doesn’t feel crowded.

Site3
Month of VisitMay
Reviewed Apr. 26, 2023

Small but nice

Fine campground. Geared mostly for RVs. Not very big so books up quickly. Reservations online. $14 + tax and fees = $18ish for the night. Nice lake area. Outdoor beach showers.

Site12
Month of VisitApril
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  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by KC H., April 26, 2023
Reviewed Mar. 30, 2023

Nicely spaced campsites, well maintained CG and near the lake

We are full-timers in a 36 ft Class A with a Cherokee Trailhawk tow. We were in site 5 for 4 nights in late March. The campground is nice, well maintained and quiet CG. It was quite windy the day we arrived with wind speeds of 25 mph and gust up to 45 mph, which kicked up a little dust from time to time, but the weather was beautiful otherwise. Lea Lake is deep blue and crystal clear.

AT&T coverage was excellent, with 1-3 Bars of 5G service and speeds up to 12 MB/s. We had an unobstructed view of the sky and so we were able to receive all 3 SW Dish satellites and Starlink had up to 20 MB/s. We didn’t try to load any OTA channels.

Site5
Month of VisitMarch
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Ray & Terri F., March 30, 2023
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Ray & Terri F., March 30, 2023
Reviewed Feb. 21, 2023

Nice state park

Very nice little state park. We used it as a stop over. Lots of scenery, quite the change from most of Eastern NM. Would be a nice place to spend a weekend in the summer when it's warm enough to use the lake.

Site24
Month of VisitFebruary
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Chip K., February 21, 2023
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Chip K., February 21, 2023
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Chip K., February 21, 2023
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Chip K., February 21, 2023
Reviewed Jan. 25, 2023

8 dollar book fee

It’s twisty roads getting to the park and no where is made for anyone with a trailer. Tight spaces, gravel, covered picnic tables. Water and power, surprised booking fee. Makes it not on the cheap side anymore. Haven’t found the dump station, but it’s got to be close,

Site10
Month of VisitJanuary
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by 1life1try , January 25, 2023
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by 1life1try , January 25, 2023
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by 1life1try , January 25, 2023
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by 1life1try , January 25, 2023
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by 1life1try , January 25, 2023
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by 1life1try , January 25, 2023
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by 1life1try , January 25, 2023
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by 1life1try , January 25, 2023
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by 1life1try , January 25, 2023
Reviewed Nov. 1, 2022

Another quality campground !

No complaints here. The roads and gravel sites were level. Some of the sites were out of commission due to maintenance as was the campground bathhouse. Facilities in the adjoining day use area were up and working. Well spaced sites, would stay here again.

Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Luckybreak R., November 1, 2022
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Luckybreak R., November 1, 2022
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Luckybreak R., November 1, 2022
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Luckybreak R., November 1, 2022
Reviewed Jul. 16, 2022

Beautiful

Beautiful location! A bit of a drive off the main road, but well worth it. A bit buggy when we visited (July) but there are hiking trails and beautiful views and Lea Lake is open for swimming. Our site had trash in it from the previous campers. We went ahead and cleaned up after them. We only stayed for a night, but it was quiet and beautiful.

Site27
Month of VisitJuly
Reviewed Jun. 29, 2022

Solidly okay

Fine site, but the flies were outrageous. More on that later. Cheap at only $14 per night and a $4 booking fee.

Site had WiFi which worked well enough so that was awesome! Cell service for ATT& Verizon worked fine.

Not all sites had water hookup— make sure to check when booking.

There is lake access for swimming and paddle boating, and other activities where you’d need to bring your own gear.

Bathhouses we’re fine. No soap while I visited—and push button showers without warm water. But, showers and toilets worked well enough!

Site was not level, but with the help of levelers we got there.

Covered picnic table at sites. Enough space to not feel squished. Not particularly scenic, but not a crummy gravel lot on the side of the road either.

I saw this in other reviews but did not really understand the extent of flies and horseflies at this site. If I stood outside for more than 1 minute I was bitten multiple times by horseflies. Opened the door the get in and out do the trailer and literally had seven flies inside within the seconds it took to get inside.

Site11
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Amy & Stu B., June 29, 2022
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Amy & Stu B., June 29, 2022
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Amy & Stu B., June 29, 2022
Reviewed Jun. 4, 2022

Cool area

Easy to find and get to. The park is quiet, and has a few nice trails.

Site30
Month of VisitJune
Reviewed May. 26, 2022

Problems with year pass

I bought a year pass during covid for New Mexico State park in 2019. I only used it 2 times and parks shut down. Now due to fires many parks have had to close. I do not recommend buying a year pass . I received no notification of any compensation for not being able to use the parks.

Sitedon’t remember
Month of VisitAugust