Avalon Reservoir - Carlsbad, New Mexico
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(2 votes, average: 2.00 out of 5)
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| Address: Unknown | Coordinates: 32.504409, -104.251647 | |
| Site Type: Bureau of Reclamation | Status: Official | |
| Open Dates: Year-round | Max Stay Length: Unknown | |
| Road Type: Unknown | Miles to Paved Road: Unknown | |
| Number of Sites: Unknown | Max RV Length : Unknown | |
| Contact Email: bwirth@uc.usbr.gov | Contact Phone: 575-885-3203 | |
| Website: www.publiclands.org/explore/site.php?id=275&PublicLandsDOTorg=b96769651643c806216430abd3e184f3 | ||
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Thu High 99° F Low 70° F |
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Description:
Small lake near Carlsbad is open 24 hours for fishing
There is a fee for boating. Camping is free.
Location:
3 miles north of Carlsbad via NM 206
Managed by:
Managed by Carlsbad Irrigation District (phone: 575-885-3203); stocked and patrolled by NM Game & Fish (505-827-7905)
Owner:
Albuquerque Area-Bureau of Reclamation
575-248-5357
505 Marquette NW, Suite 1313
Albuquerque, NM 87102
| Amenities: - Boat Launch - Near Water |
Activities: - Fishing - Hunting - Wildlife Viewing - Boating |
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Posted by hitekhomeless
on Feb 12, 2009
I wouldn’t recommend this for camping at all. First of all, Google Maps info is completely incorrect (and the official “directions” are pretty useless, too).
After several hours of driving around and playing with street names using my GPS, I found what appeared to be the only access to the reservoir — several bad dirt roads (not great for driving on unless you’ve got a pickup) which just sort of *end* at the waterfront. This appears to be a fishing spot only.
Now, I suppose it’s possible I somehow missed the main area, but if I did, it’s extremely well-hidden, and unless you are a local, you probably won’t be able to find it, either.