Many of our state parks are home to some of the country’s most beautiful natural wonders, but you might not know that this park is home to a hidden lagoon. Within this beautiful park in Roswell is a little-known lagoon with seemingly endless blue water. Get ready to relax and enjoy one of New Mexico’s richest nature spots as we learn about this underrated lagoon and the state park that holds its secret.
This is Lazy Lagoon, located inside Bottomless Lakes State Park.
TrailBlazer629176/TripAdvisor Bottomless Lakes State Park is New Mexico’s oldest park, dating back to 1933. The park is surrounded by limestone bluffs, making for a unique setting.
This lagoon is one of nine “lakes”, although they’re not necessarily lakes.
Christine B/TripAdvisor The lakes within Bottomless Lakes State Park are actually sinkholes that are filled with water. Though you can visit all nine lakes, only one is open for swimming. There’s no motorized traffic allowed here, making for a peaceful oasis.
These “lakes” are seemingly bottomless.
Kelly F/TripAdvisor Back in the days of the Wild West, cowboys exploring the area attempted to measure the lakes by cutting rope and trying to reach the bottom, with no luck. After tying many pieces of rope together, they declared them “bottomless”.
Lazy Lagoon is home to a rich blue water, and it’s the perfect place to relax.
Bart B/TripAdvisor The deep blue green water is mesmerizing. Although it’s neat to think about a lake or lagoon being bottomless, these bodies of water actually range from 17 to 90 feet deep, and the plants and underwater ecosystems give the water a seemingly endless blue color.
Once you’re done relaxing, you can explore all of the other lakes within Bottomless Lakes State Park.
Allen M/TripAdvisor Lea Lake is a 15-acre swimming hole with a deep green color. Scuba divers love this spot as you can dive up to 90 feet. This park also allows for camping from mid-May to Labor Day, so you can explore the park all day.
This hidden blue lagoon is so hidden, you’ll probably have it all to yourself. Relaxing beside the bluest water is the perfect way to spend any day.
Steve and Marga… R/TripAdvisor
Lazy Lagoon is located inside Bottomless Lakes State Park in Chaves County at 545 Bottomless Lakes Rd., Roswell, NM.
TrailBlazer629176/TripAdvisor
Bottomless Lakes State Park is New Mexico’s oldest park, dating back to 1933. The park is surrounded by limestone bluffs, making for a unique setting.
Christine B/TripAdvisor
The lakes within Bottomless Lakes State Park are actually sinkholes that are filled with water. Though you can visit all nine lakes, only one is open for swimming. There’s no motorized traffic allowed here, making for a peaceful oasis.
Kelly F/TripAdvisor
Back in the days of the Wild West, cowboys exploring the area attempted to measure the lakes by cutting rope and trying to reach the bottom, with no luck. After tying many pieces of rope together, they declared them “bottomless”.
Bart B/TripAdvisor
The deep blue green water is mesmerizing. Although it’s neat to think about a lake or lagoon being bottomless, these bodies of water actually range from 17 to 90 feet deep, and the plants and underwater ecosystems give the water a seemingly endless blue color.
Allen M/TripAdvisor
Lea Lake is a 15-acre swimming hole with a deep green color. Scuba divers love this spot as you can dive up to 90 feet. This park also allows for camping from mid-May to Labor Day, so you can explore the park all day.
Steve and Marga… R/TripAdvisor
You can learn more about this park at the New Mexico State Parks website right here.
Have you sought peace at this hidden lagoon inside this beautiful state park? How was it? Let us know in the comments, and be sure to share your nature photos with us in our New Mexico Nature Lovers Facebook group, or tag us on Instagram at #onlyinnewmexico to see your photos featured!
For another natural oasis, visit this underrated state park that will have you feeling like you’ve escaped the day-to-day.
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