The Beach at Farmington Lake

Farmington Lake, 8120 E. Main St, Farmington, NM

505-599-1197

Cool off this summer with a trip to The Beach at Farmington Lake. This family-friendly oasis offers sandy beaches, an aqua park as well as kayaks and paddleboard rentals. The Beach at Farmington Lake is a must for your summer playlist! 

The Beach at Farmington Lake has quickly become the top summer watering hole in the Four Corners region.  Kayaks, paddleboards, water vests, and fishing kayaks are available for rent onsite. Floatsome and Jetsome Amusements offers rentals of bumper boats, paddle boats, water blades and lake floats!

The Beach at Farmington Lake Hours and Fees

A daily fee is collected at the main entrance of Farmington Lake, from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. The Beach will be open 12:00 to 6:00 PM daily. The Aquapark closes daily at 5:20pm. Access after hours must be paid via the self-pay station. Season passes are available at Farmington Lake Main Entrance, the Farmington Aquatic Center, and the Farmington Museum & Visitor Center.

• $1 per person, good on the day of purchase.
• $1 additional fee to access the Beach.
• $5 per person Aquapark admission INCLUDES beach access. Fifty minute Aquapark Sessions begin at every hour on the half hour, starting at 12:30pm.
• $50 annual pass (per vehicle).  Pass can be used for lake access only.  It does not include the Beach or Aquapark.
• $10 per night camping fee. 

Fishing and Boating at Farmington Lake

Beyond The Beach, Farmington Lake is a popular fishing and boating spot, year-round. Species in the 250-acre lake include rainbow trout, largemouth bass, catfish, and even pike.  The lake is open to the public from 6:00am to 10:00pm. Night fishing is also allowed at Farmington Lake.  

Camping at Farmington Lake 

Farmington Lake also features a 21-site dry campground.  Facilities are open year-round and include vault toilets, fire rings, grills, and picnic tables. Some campsites are available on a first-come, first-serve basis, but advanced reservations are highly recommended.  Visit Fmtn.org for additional information, or call (505) 258-7146 to reserve a campsite.  Reservations cannot be made less than 48 hours in advance. Off-season reservations can be made by phoning Park Reservations at (505) 599-1400.  

Camping Fees

• $5 per night fee, plus $1 per person daily access fee.  The $1 daily access fee is waived with valid Lake Farmington Season Pass. 
• $1 fee per additional vehicle per night. 

Directions to Farmington Lake

Farmington Lake, shown as Lake Farmington or Beeline Reservoir on some maps, is located east of Farmington on Main Street/NM 516, offering a fishing oasis just minutes from the center of the city.  The turn-off for Farmington Lake is accessed from NM 516/Main Street, across the street from the Farmington Flea Market. PLEASE NOTE: Google Maps and MapQuest list a route via Flora Vista, Road 3535, and 3544. This is an error, there is no lake access for vehicles using this route.  For assistance with directions, call the Farmington Convention & Visitors Bureau 505-326-7602 or 800-448-1240.

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