Where is Trampas Lakes?

Trampas Lakes is a lake in New Mexico.

How is Trampas Lakes rated?

Trampas Lakes in New Mexico has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 16 reviews.

Updated August 13, 2025

Trampas Lakes

Lake

4.8(16 reviews)

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Use caution — no live reading, and thunderstorms reported nearby

Use caution

Use caution — no live reading, and thunderstorms reported nearby: thunderstorms are reported nearby; lightning over open water is deadly, so wait 30 minutes after the last thunder.

Thunderstorms are reported nearby; lightning over open water is deadly, so wait 30 minutes after the last thunder.
No live water-temperature reading for this spot.

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Use caution — no live reading, and thunderstorms reported nearby

Use caution

Use caution — no live reading, and thunderstorms reported nearby: thunderstorms are reported nearby; lightning over open water is deadly, so wait 30 minutes after the last thunder.

Thunderstorms are reported nearby; lightning over open water is deadly, so wait 30 minutes after the last thunder.
No live water-temperature reading for this spot.

No official beach-advisory feed for New Mexico yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

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Weather at Trampas Lakes

H: 76° L: 56°

Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder

73°

Feels like 71°

Precipitation

67%

Humidity

36%

Wind

2 mph

UV Index

6.3

Water Conditions:

🏊Cool but swimmable🧴High UV - use sunscreen🌧️Rain expected

12 AM

56°

3 AM

59°

6 AM

58°

9 AM

70°

12 PM

76°

3 PM

57°

6 PM

60°

9 PM

58°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Trampas Lakes?: Trampas Lakes is a lake in New Mexico.
Can you swim at Trampas Lakes?: Use caution — no live reading, and thunderstorms reported nearby: thunderstorms are reported nearby; lightning over open water is deadly, so wait 30 minutes after the last thunder. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Trampas Lakes rated?: Trampas Lakes in New Mexico has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 16 reviews.

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Location & Contact

New Mexico 87521

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