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Along with its famous painted deserts, New Mexico has mountains, lakes and rivers for vivid contrast.

Discover great areas for fishing, boating, swimming and even scuba diving. If you're looking for a different kind of water activity visit the spa areas, complete with warm, relaxing hot springs...

Land Of Enchantment Tourism Department - Among the water related features here are the hot springs, Santa Rosa’s Blue Hole Scuba Diving, and a wide selection of lakes, rivers and reserviors for fishing and boating. With maps, directions and more practical info.

Navajo Lake State Park - Good insider info on what you'll find in the way of warm, sandy beaches and a marina, with driving directions and entrance fees.

Elephant Butte, New Mexico - The official site with information on the state's largest lake and related attractions, including waterskiing, windsurfing, sailing, jetskiing, rafting and more.

Santa Rosa, The City of Natural Lakes - Despite the site's title, Santa Rosa Lake is man-made, but check out the areas spring-fed lakes and the natural Blue Hole - along with facts & info on other area attractions, hotels & restaurants, maps, photos, and the annual Route 66 festival.

Deserts USA - New Mexico - This desert-focused site also has a complete selection of water-related information for New Mexico beaches, fishing and boating. Not much in the way of maps or directions, but the contact info should help get your there. Beware of intermittent pop-ups.

also see -> New Mexico Travel Guide | New Mexico Wineries