Lea Lake

Lea Lake, New Mexico. Lea Lake is a man-made lake located in the bottom of the Lea County State Park near the town of Hobbs, New Mexico, United States. The lake is approximately 30 acres in size and has a maximum depth of 28 feet. The lake is popular for fishing, boating, and swimming during the summer months. The state park offers camping facilities, hiking trails, and picnic areas for visitors to enjoy. The lake is named after John Lea, a pioneer cattleman who settled in the area in the late 1800s