Brantley Lake State Park, State park on Pecos River in Eddy County, US.
The 3,000-acre state park centers around a 4,000-acre reservoir where limestone cliffs and desert vegetation line the shoreline.
The park opened in 1989 after the construction of Brantley Dam, which replaced the earlier McMillan Dam deemed unsafe for continued operation.
The land represents a connection between modern water management and the traditional agricultural practices of New Mexico's Pecos River Valley communities.
Visitors can access multiple boat ramps, camping sites with electrical hookups, picnic areas, and fishing spots throughout the designated recreation zones.
The eastern shore contains three significant caves formed in gypsum deposits: Coffee Cave, Clarks Caverns, and Homogenized White Cave.
Location: Eddy County
Inception: 1989
Website: https://emnrd.nm.gov/spd/find-a-park/brantley-lake-state-park
GPS coordinates: 32.55140,-104.38400
Latest update: March 5, 2025 16:18
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