Navajo Lake Campground New Mexico

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Navajo Lake is the second largest lake in the state, with multiple campgrounds, two marinas, and two boat docks. Navajo Lake is a haven for boaters … See more

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Jun 22, 2023
water is up and fishing is grand. swimming is great and the water is cool but warming up. This is the best place to boat ever. We are staying at Wind Surf Beach this year. Last year we were at Arb… Full review by Stay26144736745
Sep 2, 2022
Firstly and most importantly…the road into the Cortonwood Campground is 2 miles of dirt, bumps, and a flash flood area where we had to go through a shallow pond of water. There has been little rain h… Full review by 93cynthiad
Mar 11, 2022
I can't believe there aren't more reviews on this place. It is our favorite place to take the boat in NM. The lake is huge and never busy like Elephant Butte. We prefer to camp at the Cottonwood camp… Full review by FamilyTravelersx4

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Can anyone tell me if there are camp sites next to the water and if so which ones? Thanks!
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Hello. There are camp site with water views and some trails to the water but very steep. On the Colorado and New Mexico side you would have to explore which site you could walk down …
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Hello. There are camp site with water views and some trails to the water but very steep. On the Colorado and New Mexico side you would have to explore which site you could walk down to the water. The lake is pretty full now making the water even closer.
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If the campsite is 15 miles always from the lake can I drive there do do we have to walk?
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Several campsites not knowing which one you are hard to answer question. Along the San Juan river below the dam fly fishing and parking in parking lots fill out information on …
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Several campsites not knowing which one you are hard to answer question. Along the San Juan river below the dam fly fishing and parking in parking lots fill out information on envelope and honor system paying parking fees and put in the pay tube. Parking around the dam on both sides has been free parking in parking feelots and walk down steep trail to get to the lake. Not sure about parking where boat ramps or going to the marina if has a oark
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Closed in winter?
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Sorry about the long delay in getting to your question. Navajo Lake can be "iffy" during the winter. For the exact answer you need to contact them directly. Generally speaking- the …
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Sorry about the long delay in getting to your question. Navajo Lake can be "iffy" during the winter. For the exact answer you need to contact them directly. Generally speaking- the lake is open year round and only a few camping spots hard to get into during snow or ice conditions.
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Can you swim in the lake?
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There is a beach near the marina mostly gravel and it fills up on weekends most of the campsites are on a cliff over looking the lake you can hike down to the water or drive to the marina
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is there cell phone reception.
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Depends on Carrier and it's spotty
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Which state parks are open for Day-Use only?
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Cerrillos Hills State Park
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