Brantley Lake State Park, a southern desert park, is a refreshing place to fish and enjoy other water sports. The visitor center includes historical exhibits about the Wild West town of Seven Rivers.

Southern Lake
Brantley Lake is the southernmost lake in New Mexico, offering water sports and year-round camping to visitors.

Fishing Fun
Anglers can catch a variety of warm water fish such as largemouth bass, walleye, channel catfish, white bass, bluegill and crappie. Due to recent findings of DDT in certain species of fish evaluated and tested by the NM Environment Department, State Parks recommends catch and release only. Click here for more information.

Special Events
The "Go-Fly-a-Kite" rally is held in March; the "Shoreline Sweep" is a part of the Park's Earth Day celebration in April; and the "Kids Fishing Clinic" is held in May. Throughout the summer, Saturday night campground programs are popular.

Getting There
Brantley Lake State Park is 12 miles north of Carlsbad via U.S. 285, then 4.5 miles northeast on Eddy County Road 30.

FAST FACTS

Gate Hours

24 hours

Park Superintendent
                     Adrian Stiteler

575.457.2384
               FAX: 575.457.2385
  adrian.stiteler@state.nm.us

                           Address

                     P.O. Box 2288
             Carlsbad, NM 88221

                                 Land
                         3,000 acres

                     Lake Surface
                         4,000 acres

                          Elevation
                           3,300 feet

                    Precipitation
                         12.8 inches

                    Temperature
                   January    61/29
                  April         79/46
                  July          95/65
                  October    78/47

•Park Map
•Park Brochure

•Park Management Plan

•Park Photo Tour

•Current Lake Levels