Attraction

Conchas Lake State Park

Conchas Dam, New Mexico

Mile Marker 1160 mi from Chicago

Typical Visit 40 min

Highway Historic Route 66

Just off the Mother Road, Conchas Lake State Park offers a refreshing oasis where travelers can cast a line, soak up the New Mexico sun, or glide across the expansive waters of the Conchas Reservoir. The majestic Conchas Dam, a historic engineering feat, stands sentinel over this recreational haven, providing a unique blend of natural beauty and roadside history. Visitors can enjoy boating, fishing, and stunning desert vistas after their journey along this iconic highway.

Conchas Lake State Park sits at mile 1161 of Route 66 in Conchas Dam, New Mexico. Heading west, it's about 4 mi past Old Route 66 Under Pass and 11 mi before Wilkerson’s Trade.

501 Bell Ranch Rd, Conchas, NM 88416, USA, Conchas Dam, New Mexico

(575) 868-2270

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