Brantley Lake State Park
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- 51 campsites
- Official site
- emnrd.nm.gov(505) 690-2757
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Eddy County, about 13 miles northwest of Carlsbad, Brantley Lake State Park covers about 2,664 acres.
Popular activities here are winter sports, canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, and fishing. Water access includes a boat ramp. Overnight options include 51 campsites across 2 camping areas, with RV sites with full hookups, tent sites, primitive or hike-in sites, and showers.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campground | Open 24 hours | ||
| Visitor center | Not stated | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Camping: Open 24/7 with Pay Stations
Visitor Center: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Denver).
Pets
Pets are allowed at most state parks and must be on a leash at all times. Only service dogs are allowed at Rio Grande Nature Center and Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Parks.
Statewide rule from New Mexico's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
Fees and passes
Per vehicle, statewide flat rates with resident/non-resident pricing (since Jan 1, 2025): NM resident day-use $5 (residents exempt Oct 1 – Apr 30), non-resident $10; walk-in/bicycle no charge. Camping per night: primitive $10 resident / $15 non-resident; developed $15 / $20; utility fees water $5, electric $10, sewer $5. Federal passes not accepted.
Statewide fee rule from New Mexico's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
New Mexico park passes
- Annual Day-Use Pass/Permit (ADU) — New Mexico resident — $75. Day-use entry, calendar year (expires Dec 31) Details
- Annual Day-Use Pass/Permit (ADU) — non-resident — $150. Day-use entry, calendar year Details
- Annual Camping Permit (ACP) — New Mexico resident — $300. Camping (resident only; proof of NM ID and plate) Details
- Lifetime Veterans pass (NM veteran with 50%+ disability) — No charge Details
From the New Mexico state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (newmexicostateparks.reserveamerica.com)
- Phone
- 1-877-664-7787
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campground Facilities 51 Developed Campsites; 38 W+ E Sites (30 amp); 10 W+ E Sites (50 amp); 3 W+E+S Full Hookup Sites (50 amp); Water in Campground; RV Dump Station | 51 | 38 W+ E Sites (30 amp); 10 W+ E Sites (50 amp); 3 W+E+S Full Hookup Sites (50 amp); Water in Campground | — |
| Primitive Camping Shoreline Camping; Boat-in Camping | — | — |
Camping details from the park
Campground Facilities: 51 Developed Campsites; 38 W+ E Sites (30 amp); 10 W+ E Sites (50 amp); 3 W+E+S Full Hookup Sites (50 amp); Water in Campground; RV Dump Station
Primitive Camping: Shoreline Camping; Boat-in Camping
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BoatingCanoeing and kayakingWinter sportsCampingFishingPicnickingSwimmingHikingWildlife viewing and birding
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park trails (total) | 2.6 mi | — | 2.6 Miles; Hiking |
Trail descriptions from the park
Trails: 2.6 Miles; Hiking
Boating and paddling
Boating: Motorized; Non-motorized; Canoe/Kayak/Board; Personal Watercraft; Sailing; Water Skiing; Camping; Education Programs; Fishing; Picnicking; Swimming
Boating Facilities: 2 Boat Ramps
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Vault or pit toilets
- Showers
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
- Visitor center
- Nature center or museum
- Group facilities
Water
- Boat ramp
Camping
- RV dump station
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Sewer hookups
- Primitive or backcountry camping
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 33 East Brantley Lake Rd.
Carlsbad, NM 88221 - Nearest town
- Carlsbad — about 13 mi northwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 32.5514, -104.3839
- Phone
- (505) 690-2757
- James.Chapler@emnrd.nm.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- New Mexico State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Sep 14, 2026
- WordPress REST API: child pages of the official 'Find a Park' page (35 pages), plus coordinates from that page's map pins
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology