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Reviewed Nov. 21, 2021

Bottomless Lakes, Endless Beauty

We pulled in about 7 pm. It was dark due to shorter days. Easy directions via most nav maps. Three mi. Onto the Bottomless Lakes Rd we were excited to see the sign for the park visitor center, which was closed. It was difficult to tell where to haul my 27ft converted horse trailer now camper... we made a circle. Ended up back at the visitor center only to read a state park sign stating "you are here" I pulled up the reservation & map realizing we hadn't gone far enough. Lea Lake RV campground is 7 mi from the turn onto Bottomless Lake Rd. The Visitor Center and day use it at mi. 3. The camp host Al was extremely nice, directed us to site 17 and the easiest route to get my rig backed in. We managed to the settle in just in time to see the full moon rise over the mountain. Sunrise was just as beautiful. Quite pleased is an understatement! Roswell proper is a short 20 min drive with a beautiful vista overlooking the camp area and lake. Great place to watch the sunset! Clean, warm restrooms with flush toilets. The showers are a bit of work. Press press press to keep it going but it was the perfect temp and definitely appreciated! Drought consciousness in action. Biggest disappointment was the nasty little burrs/ cackle buries/ prickly / spiky little devils I kept pulling out of my poor Vizsla's paws. If you can get your pooch to wear protective booties you're golden. My girl Pearl enjoyed ball as long as it was on the shaded, cement area with picnic table. Definitely a dog friendly campground. At 10 pm I heard Taps being played on a bugle. What a great sound to wind dow a wonder day! Don't know if we'll be able to swim this trip, however, I can see how fun it will be on a return trip in the summer! We'll be back!

Site17
Month of VisitNovember
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Eugenie B., November 21, 2021
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Eugenie B., November 21, 2021
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Eugenie B., November 21, 2021
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Eugenie B., November 21, 2021
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Eugenie B., November 21, 2021
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Eugenie B., November 21, 2021
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Eugenie B., November 21, 2021
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Eugenie B., November 21, 2021
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Eugenie B., November 21, 2021
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Eugenie B., November 21, 2021
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2021

Lovely Little Stay

What a nice surprise to find this delightful campground just outside of Roswell. The pull through spots are all the way at the end of the drive by Lea Lake. They are divided by some bushes which provide a decent amount of separation. We stayed in November so it was very quiet, exactly what we were seeking. Watch out for bugs though! We thought we would be spared the mosquitos that so many other reviews mention but alas they’re still around in Nov. If you have a reason to find yourself in Roswell, NM you can’t miss Bottomless Lakes!

Site#25
Month of VisitNovember
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Holly M., November 11, 2021
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Holly M., November 11, 2021
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Holly M., November 11, 2021
Reviewed Nov. 1, 2021

Beautiful lakes

Awesome natural landscape, good hiking trails, SO MANY STICKERS, OUCH but a great place to stay

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Month of VisitSeptember
Reviewed Sep. 28, 2021

Pull through campsites (Lea Lake location) w concrete pad/power/water/cover/table/grill. NOT $5.

It’s not $5. It’s $14, plus $4 reservation fee…so it’s $18. (can only be reserved/rented online, not in person at site, but can be done same day…I made reservation driving to the site from Roswell).

I took infamous site 24, closest to the lake and the bathrooms. Large pull-through site w plenty of space for a rig much larger than my Prius with a rooftop tent. I’m pretty sure anything you can drive here will fit here.

Bathrooms are a short walk across a small stream feeding off Lea Lake where rabbits and mosquitos roamed free. Men’s room was large but dark until you get about 12 feet inside and motion activate lights. Toilets were…not clean. There was TP. Early am, some crawly bugs (roaches?) came running toward me from different directions and I had to stomp them before they got to my feet/clothes. Gross. There were what looked like shower heads along one wall and floor drains, but I couldn’t tell how to operate them or if that’s what was going on.

Outside bathroom building are shower poles for cleaning off after swimming/beach (beach is also located next to bathrooms), which were operating in mid-September. Felt kind of warm, but prob because it was cold early morning air.

Did I mention mosquitos? They’ve got ‘em. A bunch made it into the tent. Ugh.

Overall? Fine place to stop for a refreshing night or two.

Site24
Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by james , September 28, 2021
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by james , September 28, 2021
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by james , September 28, 2021
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by james , September 28, 2021
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by james , September 28, 2021
Reviewed Sep. 19, 2021

Nice lake view

Pull thru site with water and electric. They have a separate dump area for RV.

Site24 which is also ha so-called accessible
Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Erin , September 19, 2021
Reviewed Sep. 19, 2021

Skeeters and noisy neighbors

The mosquitoes are awful. Also, as I sit here leaving this review my neighbors have been running two cars in order to provide light on their campsite table. It’s 9:00pm and they’ve been running their two cars for almost an hour. I guess they must have forgotten their camping lanterns. Thankfully I camp out of the back of my truck. If I was in a tent this would be a miserable experience.

SiteD7
Month of VisitSeptember
Reviewed Sep. 14, 2021

Nice Lake Camping

Bottomless lakes is a nice place to camp. I stayed at one of the campsites away from the main lake. The campsite was the only one in the location and it was quiet. The people who work there are friendly and helpful. Lea Lake where swimming is allowed has a nice view and the area is kept clean.

Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Anahi B., September 14, 2021
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Anahi B., September 14, 2021
Reviewed Sep. 13, 2021

One of the best!

We wanted to visit Roswell to say we have been there and found this campground! The host was awesome! We got there late and all of the spots were full, he allowed us to stay in the day area for the night as we were dry camping anyway! The lakes were amazing and beautiful! Nothing like we have seen yet! Full hook ups there and a shower house!

Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Jaedee B., September 13, 2021
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Jaedee B., September 13, 2021
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Jaedee B., September 13, 2021
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Jaedee B., September 13, 2021
Reviewed Aug. 23, 2021

Beautiful place

We loved it had a great time, would definitely stay again. Park Ranger’s where friendly and helpful

SiteD1 & D2
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by James , August 23, 2021
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by James , August 23, 2021
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by James , August 23, 2021
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by James , August 23, 2021
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by James , August 23, 2021
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by James , August 23, 2021
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by James , August 23, 2021
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by James , August 23, 2021
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by James , August 23, 2021
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by James , August 23, 2021
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by James , August 23, 2021
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by James , August 23, 2021
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by James , August 23, 2021
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by James , August 23, 2021
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by James , August 23, 2021
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by James , August 23, 2021
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by James , August 23, 2021
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by James , August 23, 2021
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by James , August 23, 2021
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by James , August 23, 2021
Reviewed Aug. 13, 2021

Beautiful lakeside CG, level spacious sites

Bottomless Lakes State Park is a clean, quiet, and breathtaking slice of heaven. Sites were level, separated by bushes/trees, with covered picnic tables. Bathhouses are conveniently located. Lake is cool and refreshing. Close to Roswell and your next UFO or alien encounter! Rangers are friendly and helpful. The Bluff Trail is a nice easy hike. Definitely would visit again.

Site25
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Kim L., August 13, 2021
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Kim L., August 13, 2021
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Kim L., August 13, 2021
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Kim L., August 13, 2021
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Kim L., August 13, 2021
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Kim L., August 13, 2021
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Kim L., August 13, 2021
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Kim L., August 13, 2021
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Kim L., August 13, 2021
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Kim L., August 13, 2021
Reviewed Jul. 20, 2021

Campground with gorgeous lake!

We stayed here 3 nights.  Our campsite #28 was very level. Views of the Caverns. There was a picnic table with roof.  No trees for shade so it was pretty hot!    However, the beautiful lake was within walking distance. We enjoyed our time kayaking.  Short drive into the town of Roswell. Campground had a good mix of tents and RVs. Would stay again!

SiteSite 28
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Jody J., July 20, 2021
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Jody J., July 20, 2021
Reviewed Jun. 19, 2021

Beautiful Lake

We stayed right next to Lea Lake and enjoyed swimming in the cold blue waters. There was no attendant to check in with so it was an "on your own feel". Also the biting flies were pretty bad.

The camp was very spread out and easy to set up in. I would definitely stay here again.

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Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Jacob T., June 19, 2021
Reviewed Jun. 18, 2021

Quiet

It is really beautiful out here. We love the views around our campsite. I would love to come back here.

Site16
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Lauren Z., June 18, 2021
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Lauren Z., June 18, 2021
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Lauren Z., June 18, 2021
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Lauren Z., June 18, 2021
Reviewed May. 27, 2021

Great swimming hole!

Our expectations of this place were low for whatever reason but it turned out to be pretty awesome. The lake at the Lea Lake CG is awesome for swimming or floating around in. Can walk to it right from the campsite which is a bonus. The bathroom has flush toilets and hot showers that don't cost to use (unlimited shower time after boondocking for 5 weeks was heaven!). Small campground overall. Tent sites are $10 (plus $4 reservation fee if booking online)/night. Each site has it's own water access, covered picnic table, and grill (which in May there was a fire ban so use of it was prohibited).

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Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Jeanie P., May 27, 2021
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Jeanie P., May 27, 2021
Reviewed May. 22, 2021

Views are amazing

I can't say enough about this park. Full hookups. Great views and the lake is fabulous.

Site15
Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by L A., May 22, 2021
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by L A., May 22, 2021
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by L A., May 22, 2021
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by L A., May 22, 2021
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by L A., May 22, 2021
Reviewed May. 7, 2021

Great swimming area

Bottomless lakes has the best sunset views. It’s only 20 min from Roswell. The sites have enough room between each other. There is a large swimming area as well.

Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Richard , May 7, 2021
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Richard , May 7, 2021
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Richard , May 7, 2021
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  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Richard , May 7, 2021
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Richard , May 7, 2021
Reviewed May. 5, 2021

Beautiful Park

I wanted to stay longer than 3 days. Had the pleasure of experiencing the Super moon. Site 15 is a great spot.

Site15
Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by L A., May 5, 2021
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by L A., May 5, 2021
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by L A., May 5, 2021
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by L A., May 5, 2021
Reviewed Apr. 12, 2021

BLM land turnoff

About 300 feet from the Lea Lakes RV camp/hookups is a gravel/dirt road heading west into BLM land. There’s a small parking lot at the end where one can post up for the night with lake and sunset views.

Good AT&T service. Watch out for mosquitos.

Reviewed Mar. 9, 2021

Beautiful park, however...

Great scenery here, and luckily New Mexico now allows camping again at its state parks, but... there are about a trillion sandburs on the grass here. We have 4 dogs and have spent an inordinate amount of time saving their paws from the burs. Love the looks, wouldn’t bring pets.

  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Jeff N., March 9, 2021
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Jeff N., March 9, 2021
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Jeff N., March 9, 2021
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Jeff N., March 9, 2021
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Jeff N., March 9, 2021
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Jeff N., March 9, 2021
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Jeff N., March 9, 2021
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Jeff N., March 9, 2021
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Jeff N., March 9, 2021
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Jeff N., March 9, 2021
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Jeff N., March 9, 2021
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Jeff N., March 9, 2021
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Jeff N., March 9, 2021
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Jeff N., March 9, 2021
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Jeff N., March 9, 2021
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Jeff N., March 9, 2021
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Jeff N., March 9, 2021
Reviewed Oct. 26, 2020

Gorgeous place to get stopped by weather!

Traveling back from Texas, I had planned an overnight in this State Park. Due to weather, I ended up staying 3 additional days. And, so happy I did! It was a short and easy ride into Roswell to tour the alien paraphernalia.  And, I also took in Bitter Lake Wildlife Refuge. The sand cranes were arriving and it was interesting to see them create line formations in the valleys. The bottomless lakes were mesmerizing and the sunsets beyond compare! Being winter, there were only a few in the campground. It made for a nice, relaxing experience.

Month of VisitDecember
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Charyle C., October 26, 2020
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Charyle C., October 26, 2020
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Charyle C., October 26, 2020
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Charyle C., October 26, 2020
Reviewed Feb. 18, 2020

Good winter camping

Nice campground, well spaced spots, #19 was especially good, Pasture lake and Inky Wells both stocked with trout and we caught our dinner on 2 nights. Sign says no alcohol which is a negative in my book, glass of wine with dinner? Coming from Northern NM we’d come back during the winter months.

  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Taj B., February 18, 2020
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Taj B., February 18, 2020
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Taj B., February 18, 2020
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Taj B., February 18, 2020
Reviewed Oct. 1, 2019

Beautiful Area, but no campfires!

We had Bottomless Lakes on our radar to stop for the night as we left Santa Fe to head to Carlsbad Caverns. Looked like a nice enough place, but no campfires were allowed due to a burn ban (didn't even look to be rings) so we opted to continue heading south to see what we could find. Turns out not a lot as we ended up at the Carlsbad KOA, but it was an hour closer to the park the following morning AND they allowed campfires!

Month of VisitSeptember
Reviewed Aug. 27, 2019

So cool

Camp ground is nice. Not much shade but the lakes are really cool to explore. Very nice facilities.

Reviewed Jul. 23, 2019

Tuesday July 9th 2019

It was hot but not much humidity. Only flies were a nuisance, not many mosquitoes or anything. Campground hosts were a very friendly elderly couple. Price was $14 a night or $40 a week. Older, reasonably clean bathrooms with showers. Water and electric hookups. We could not use the charcoal grills on our visit due to a no burn advisory. Water was cool and amazing, great cliff side scenery, we even hiked. Clean beach to swim at as well.

  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Tyler Z., July 23, 2019
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Tyler Z., July 23, 2019
Reviewed Jul. 19, 2019

Kind of boring but not busy

We decided to take our girls tent camping for the first time here. Had a nice spot (D4) and some shade. Was too hot to stay the whole night so we went home. Saw some cool animals and had a raccoon raid the garbage can. Definitely will camp again..during the week of winter in January or February...

  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Brandy S., July 19, 2019
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Brandy S., July 19, 2019
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Brandy S., July 19, 2019
Reviewed Jun. 23, 2019

Crowded and unkept

The sites are nicely spaced, close to the water, tables and shade. okay bathrooms and visitor center. It's a place that locals visit frequently. I went on a Saturday, both the campsites and lake were packed. There was litter EVERYWHERE. I usually bring a trash bag and pick up items along my hikes. Not something I could of done here. It's such a shame to see a beautiful park trashed. It made it really hard to enjoy the park. There was a hiking trail that went out the the other 'lakes'. Doesn't seem like anyone goes for the hikes, cause I didn't see anyone the whole time. The 'lakes' are just small murky ponds. Some have campsites next to them. Several folks have died jumping in the smaller lakes, so please refrain the urge! It's an okay place to stop if you are just passing thro and it's the only other thing available. I wouldn't recommend it as a weekend trip.

  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Charlene H., June 23, 2019
Reviewed Jun. 21, 2019

Loved it

It rained the whole 3 nights I was here in October, but that isn’t the campgrounds fault! It was beautiful and not terribly busy which I liked. I got the bejeezus scared out of me by what appeared to be maybe a bobcat walking back from the bathroom to my campsite—never saw it but it sounded like a crying baby?! Which, honestly, just made it all more awesome.

  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Rebekah  H., June 21, 2019
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Rebekah  H., June 21, 2019
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Rebekah  H., June 21, 2019
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Rebekah  H., June 21, 2019
  • Review photo of Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park by Rebekah  H., June 21, 2019