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Bottomless Lakes State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 2,998 Google reviews · Running trail in Roswell, New Mexico · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Bottomless Lakes State Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Park features several sinkhole-formed lakes with water sport activities, plus hiking trails.
What runners say about Bottomless Lakes State Park
“The restroom and shower facilities were clean and the showers had good pressure and plenty of hot water, which was soothing after a long day outdoors.”
“Other than that, the park itself is absolutely beautiful and full of scenic trails, rocky canyons, and great photo opportunities for anyone who loves nature and wildlife.”
“During our stay, the campground was peaceful, with everyone keeping to themselves and no noisy campers around.”
My family and I had a wonderful time camping here! We stayed in a tent at the campground and really enjoyed how spacious it was. We booked a site with electric and water hookups, plus our spot included a picnic table and some nice shade.
Bottomless Lakes State Park is a beautiful and unique spot for a quick hike and a scenic drive. The landscape is striking, and it’s a great place to stretch your pants and enjoy the fresh air. The highlight of our visit was the Visitor Center.
WOW! One of my favorite campgrounds I've ever stayed at. HUGE pull through campsites that couldve fit two long bed trucks and our 40 ft fifth wheel with covered patio/picnic tables and a view from the back of our rig of the lake itself.
Very quiet remote camground. I had a site with water and electric. There is a dump station at the entrance of the campground. There's 2 ways to get to Lee Lake campground with hookups. If you turn right on the first State Park sign you see it's narrow twisty turny roads.
Trail conditions & character
“HUGE pull through campsites that couldve fit two long bed trucks and our 40 ft fifth wheel with covered patio/picnic tables and a view from the back of our rig of the lake itself.”
“The restroom and shower facilities were clean and the showers had good pressure and plenty of hot water, which was soothing after a long day outdoors.”
“During our stay, the campground was peaceful, with everyone keeping to themselves and no noisy campers around.”
Plan your run at Bottomless Lakes State Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Websiteemnrd.nm.gov
- Phone(575) 988-3638
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–9 PM |
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