While you may have been to Carlsbad to visit the famous caverns that are nestled beneath the surface, we bet you didn’t know that there is an amazing waterfront park hiding in the heart of the city. If you’re looking for lakeside views, pedal boating, swimming, and so much more, we’ve found the perfect beach park for you. Whether it’s just you or the whole family too, there are endless activities at this lake and park including fishing, boating, picnicking, and more. For the perfect day in the Land of Enchantment when the skies are clear and temperatures are warm, head on over to this waterfront park in Carlsbad for the best relaxing getaway.

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Have you ever spent the day at Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area? What is your favorite feature? We’d love to hear all about your nature experiences in the comments, and don’t forget to then go share photos from your New Mexico adventures with us in our New Mexico Nature Lovers Facebook group, or tag us on Instagram using #onlyinnewmexico for a chance to see your photos featured!

For more awesome nature views in the Land of Enchantment, check out this river canyon park with some incredible sights of our state.

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