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Directions and Factoids
Directions: 34 mi NW of Tucumari on NM 104. 25 mi N of Newkirk on NM 129 and then E on NM 104. 77 mi E of Las Vegas on NM 104. 140 mi E of Albuquerque (I-40 to Newkirk), 130 miles W of Amarillo (I-40 to Tucumcari), and 100 mi SE of Santa Fe (I-25 to Las Vegas).

Factoid: Conchas Lake is located in the East Central part of San Miguel County and within the boundaries of the Pablo Montoya Grant. The lake extends 11 miles Southwest along the Conchas River and Northwest of the South Canadian River for approximately 14 miles. The dam is located just below the confluence of the Conchas and South Canadian Rivers. The dam controls a drainage area of 7,409 square miles. Conchas Lake was constructed primarily to provide flood control and water storage for irrigation. Today recreation is added to the many missions that occur at Conchas. Conchas Lake manages a Recreation area including 20 campsites, a public boat ramp, day use area, restrooms, and a large parking area

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Recreation Services Status
The list below includes Recreation Services Status of USACE managed areas (lines that contain the Corps Castle icon). Others, such as state or private marina operators, run additional parks. Please contact those agencies or individuals for information on the areas they manage.

Open    Partially Open    Closed    Status Unknown

	Area Status
Bell Pointe Recreation Area		E D		X
Captain Kramer Day Use Area								A G GS	X		I
Central Recreation Area		N						A
Cove Marina
Cove Recreation Area		N P		X	X				X
Juniper Day Use Area								A
North Recreation Area		N		X	X			A
South Area Campground   $
South Area Water Access Point							D	A
Corps Managed Managed by Others in Italics $ Corps Fees Collected