Place guide

Abiquiu Lake

A scenic reservoir in surrounded by red rock cliffs and the landscapes that inspired Georgia O'Keeffe.

📍GPS: 36.270894, -106.463538

Scenic view of Abiquiu Lake

Abiquiú Lake is a large reservoir on the Chama River just west of Abiquiú. Surrounded by colorful sandstone cliffs and mesas, it is one of northern New Mexico’s most popular destinations for boating, fishing, camping, and swimming.

Several campgrounds, picnic areas, and boat ramps make it easy to spend a day on the water, while kayakers and paddleboarders enjoy exploring the lake’s quiet coves. Anglers can fish for bass, trout, catfish, and walleye, and the surrounding scenery makes the lake a favorite spot for photography.

Nearby places

Ghost Ranch

About 4 miles away

A remote ranch near Abiquiu area where Georgia O'Keeffe lived and painted for over 40 years.

Echo Amphitheater

About 7 miles away

A natural sandstone amphitheater north of Abiquiu with remarkable acoustic properties.

Abiquiu

About 10 miles away

A small village on the Rio Chama famous for Georgia O'Keeffe's paintings of the surrounding landscape.