Bottomless Lakes State Park
Bottomless Lakes State Park is a state park in New Mexico, located along the Pecos River about 15 miles (24 km) southeast of Roswell.
A state park, 12 mi east of Roswell
Summers are hot
June, July and August highs run 94–96°, and about 110 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
Roswell is the nearest base
Roswell is 12 miles west, with 36 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr and Oct
April and October are the mild months, with highs of 78–79°. When to go ↓
An airport 12 miles away
Roswell Air Center (ROW) has airline service, about 12 miles from Bottomless Lakes State Park.
Established in 1933
Bottomless Lakes State Park dates from 1933. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Roswell. Green months are the mild ones.
Bottomless Lakes State Park
Bottomless Lakes State Park is a state park in New Mexico, located along the Pecos River about 15 miles (24 km) southeast of Roswell. Established in 1933, it was the first state park in New Mexico. It takes its name from nine small, deep lakes located along the eastern escarpment of the Pecos River valley.
- Type
- State park
- Established
- 1933
- Wikipedia readers
- 9.9K a year
Where to stay near Bottomless Lakes State Park
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Roswell (36).
Roswell
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
47,638 people
12 mi west of Bottomless Lakes
Compare 3 towns
| Town | From Bottomless Lakes | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roswell | 12 mi west | 20 min | 36 24 hotels · 8 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 3 RV parks | 47,638 | $153K | D |
| Hagerman | 14 mi south | 20 min | 1 1 RV park | 849 | $110K | — |
| Morningside | 32 mi south | 50 min | 1 1 RV park | 103 | — | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Visiting Bottomless Lakes
What town is Bottomless Lakes State Park near?
Roswell, NM, about 12 miles west.
When is the best time to visit Bottomless Lakes State Park?
April and October, with highs of 78–79°.
What is the closest airport to Bottomless Lakes State Park?
Roswell Air Center (ROW), about 12 miles away. The nearest big hub is El Paso (ELP), about 158 miles.
Where should I stay near Bottomless Lakes State Park?
Roswell (12 mi, 36 places to stay).
Tips from people in Roswell
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