State Parks

• Living Desert State Park
  1500 Mills Drive • Carlsbad, NM 88220
  505-887-5516
  This state park features Chihuahuan Desert flora, fauna and much more.  map

Lakes & Marinas

• Brantley Lake
  P.O. Box 2288 • Carlsbad, NM 88221
  15 miles North of Carlsbad
  505-457-2384
  New Mexico's newest state park is at this 3,400 acre Bureau of Reclamation impoundment on the Pecos River. Enjoy jet-skiing and water-skiing. Paved ramp on each side of the lake.  map

Recreation Areas

• Guadalupe Mountains National Park
  55 Miles South of Carlsbad
  505-828-2351
  This park will awe visitors with over-whelming vistas and an immersion in the natural world. The Guadalupe Mountains were nature built from the remains of algae and countless small sea creatures. The highest peak is 8,749 feet.  map

Golf

• Lake Carlsbad Golf Course
  901 Muscatel Avenue • Carlsbad, NM 88220
  505-885-5444
  Featuring a beautiful 18 hole, par 72 and a 9 hole, par 27 golf course.  map

• Portales Country Club
  1700 West Orchard Lane • Carlsbad, NM 88220
  505-885-4253
  Play at this club offering an 18 hole, par 70 golf course.  map

Miscellaneous Activities

• Guadalupe Ranger District
  Federal Building, Room 159 • Carlsbad, NM 88220
  505-885-4181
  Outdoor activities, breathtaking views, excellent hiking experiences and recreation.  map

• Predator Games Paintball
  304 West Orchard Lane • Carlsbad, NM 88220
  505-887-7280
  Providing a fun paintball field, CO2 fills, sport sales, rentals, supplies and service.  map