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New Mexico Boat Ramp Directory

Every Boat Ramp in New Mexico

56+ boat ramps across 6 lakes and waterways. Desert reservoir boating, Elephant Butte, Navajo Lake fishing.

New Mexico offers 56+ public boat ramps across its waterways. From Elephant Butte, Navajo Lake, and Conchas Lake, the state provides excellent access for boaters, anglers, and kayakers. Popular catches include bass, walleye, and catfish. Learn how to launch safely.

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New Mexico Lakes

Elephant Butte Lake

20

Truth or Consequences, Elephant Butte

36,500 acres166 ft deep

Cochiti Lake

4

Cochiti Pueblo, Santa Fe

1,200 acres80 ft deep

Caballo Lake

2

Caballo, Truth or Consequences

11,500 acres90 ft deep

Navajo Lake

1

Navajo Dam, Aztec, Bloomfield

15,600 acres400 ft deep

Conchas Lake

0

Conchas Dam, Tucumcari

9,600 acres100 ft deep

Bluewater Lake

0

Grants, Bluewater

1,100 acres65 ft deep

Browse by City

Sierra County

15 ramps

Truth or Consequences

8 ramps

Rio Arriba County

6 ramps

Sandoval County

4 ramps

Catron County

4 ramps

Eagle Nest

3 ramps

Eddy County

2 ramps

San Juan County

2 ramps

Carlsbad

2 ramps

Taos County

2 ramps

De Baca County

2 ramps

Valencia County

2 ramps

Santa Fe County

1 ramp

Guadalupe County

1 ramp

Grant County

1 ramp

Quay County

1 ramp

Tips for Boating in New Mexico

  • ✓ New Mexico requires all motorized boats to be registered before launching at any public ramp.
  • ✓ A fishing license is required for anyone 16+ fishing from a boat in New Mexico.
  • ✓ Life jackets are required for all children under 13 on any watercraft in New Mexico.
  • ✓ Most public ramps are first-come, first-served — arrive early on weekends and holidays.
  • ✓ Practice good ramp etiquette: prep in the parking area, not on the ramp.

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New Mexico Boating FAQ

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