1. Brantley Lake State Park offers a designated swimming area on the largest lake in southeastern New Mexico.
2. No lifeguards are provided, so visitors swim at their own risk.
3. Swimming is not allowed near boat ramps or docks for safety reasons.
4. The park's sandy beach provides easy access to the water and space for sunbathing between swims.
5. Visitors can enjoy warm waters during summer months due to high temperatures in this region of New Mexico.
The park offers a wide range of boating options for visitors. There is a boat ramp available, allowing easy access to the water for all types of vessels including motorboats, sailboats and canoes. Fishing boats are also common due to the lake's abundant fish population which includes species such as largemouth bass and catfish. For safety reasons, there are certain areas where swimming or wading is not permitted when boats are present.
Fishing:
Anglers can catch a variety of warm water fish such as largemouth bass, walleye, channel catfish, white bass, bluegill, and crappie.