Loco Lagoon

Loco Lagoon, formerly known as Conoco Lake, is a three-acre freshwater pond providing habitat for wildlife and respite for humans in the middle of a vast forest of pumpjacks. The site was created in 1990 through a cooperative agreement between BLM and Conoco, Inc, with Conoco originally providing the fresh water and New Mexico Department of Game and Fish stocking the lake with fish five times a year. The pond provides habitat for a variety of wildlife including bass, catfish, mule deer, ducks and other birds, while providing bird watching and picnicking for visitors.

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Loco Lagoon
Loco Lagoon
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Unfinished Canyon Wren Nest

Accessibility Description (ABA/ADA)

There are no accessible features or signs at the Loco Lagoon. To safely enjoy this area one need to be able to walk across uneven ground, duck under branches, and avoid slipping/falling into the water.

Adventure is at Your Fingertips

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO 

Fees 

  • None. 

Facilities 

  • There are no facilities or potable water at Loco Lagoon.  

Nearby Amenities 

  • The nearest location to acquire food, gas, and water is in Maljamar, ~4 miles away via Maljamar Road.  

Season/Hours 

  • Open year-round.  

Special Rules  

  • Obey all New Mexico Game and Fish water and boating stipulations. 

  • No boating.  

  • No overnight camping.  

  • No fireworks, discharge or use of firearms, or any other weapons. 

  • No glass bottles on the platform, or along the pond.   

  • Pets must be on a 6-foot leash. 

BROCHURES, MAPS, AND PUBLICATIONS 

  • N/A 

Wildlife in Area  

  • Ducks 

  • Boat-tailed grackle 

  • Western tanager 

  • Mule deer 

Phone

575-234-5972

Email

BLM_NM_PDO_Mail@blm.gov

Activities

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DAY USE AREA
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BIRDING
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FISHING
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HIKING
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PHOTOGRAPHY
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WILDLIFE VIEWING

Addresses

Carlsbad Field Office
620 E. Greene Street
Carlsbad
New Mexico
88220

Geographic Coordinates

32.808888,, -103.751581 

Directions

From Maljamar, NM, head south on Maljamar Road for 2.4 miles toward Sand Road. Turn left onto Conoco Road and follow for 0.7 miles, continue onto the left veer for 0.3 miles. Turn left onto an unmarked road, (it is fairly rough), follow for ~0.2 miles, then turn right and follow the road for ~0.5 mile. You will arrive at the Loco Lagoon parking area. 

From there you can follow the road that veers to the left and either walk or drive half a mile to reach the old boat launch area. There will be an information kiosk right next to it.  

Fees

No

Stay Limit

Day Use