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New Mexico Boat Launches
36 public boat ramps and launches on 11 New Mexico lakes in our guide. Open a lake for its full map, bait shops and what's biting.
Abiquiu Lake 2 launches
- Lake shore boat launch (near Riana Campground) — USACE: lake shore access for launching about 1 mile from Riana Campground; day-use fee covers launch
- More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees
Brantley Lake 3 launches
- East side ramp — Concrete, two lanes, below the day use area
- West side ramp — Concrete, two lanes, off US 285
- More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees
Caballo Lake 2 launches
- Caballo Lake State Park boat ramp — State park lists 1 boat ramp and 2 boat docks; park address 10 Palomino Road, Caballo
- More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees
Cochiti Lake 3 launches
- Cochiti Recreation Area ramp — West side boat ramp
- Tetilla Peak Recreation Area ramp — East side boat ramp
- More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees
Conchas Lake 3 launches
- North Campground high-water ramps — Two high-water boat ramps adjacent to the North Campground
- Cove Campground ramps — Three ramps for lower lake levels
- More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees
Eagle Nest Lake 2 launches
- Eagle Nest Lake State Park boat ramp — State park lists a boat ramp and boat dock
- More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees
El Vado Lake 3 launches
- North El Vado Ramp — Accessed off NM 95
- Main Ramp — Accessed just past the main park office
- More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees
Elephant Butte Lake 5 launches
- Marina Del Sur Ramp — State park main-entry ramp, 10 concrete lanes; debris clearing during low water in 2026; park day-use fee
- Rock Canyon Ramp — State park ramp, 4 concrete lanes; moves during low water; park day-use fee
- Monticello Ramp — State park ramp off I-25 Exit 89, 6 concrete lanes; park day-use fee
- Dam Site Ramp — State park ramp on NM 51 toward Engle; usable only at certain lake levels
- More public access — See New Mexico Game & Fish or the lake manager's website for all ramps and fees
Navajo Lake 5 launches
- Pine Recreation Area Boat Ramp — NM State Parks ramp at the Pine site near Navajo Dam, next to Navajo Lake Marina; park day-use fee
- Sims Mesa Boat Ramp — NM State Parks ramp on the east side below Sims Mesa Campground, next to Sims Marina
- Navajo State Park Ramp (Arboles, CO) — Colorado Parks and Wildlife ramp at the north end of the lake near Arboles; CO park pass required
- Navajo Lake Marina Ramp — Navajo Lake State Park marina ramp, 42 A Rd 4110, Navajo Dam, NM
- More public access — See New Mexico Game & Fish or the lake manager's website for all ramps and fees
Santa Rosa Lake 2 launches
- Juniper Park ramp — One concrete ramp with four launching lanes adjacent to Juniper Park Camping Area; unusable at 4,699 ft water elevation
- More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees
Ute Lake 6 launches
- North (Campground Main) Ramp — Listed by NM State Parks
- Logan Ramps — Two concrete ramps
- South Dam Ramp — Listed by NM State Parks
- Mine Canyon Ramp — Listed by NM State Parks
- North Dam Primitive Launch — No formal ramp
- More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees