Skip to main content
Site Open
Recreation Region: Wilderness Ranger District

Lake Roberts Boat Launch

Small boat launch at Lake Roberts for non-motorized boats and boats with electric motors and a fishing dock accessible for people with disabilities.

Current Conditions
Generally open year-round

Reservations

Fishing site is first come, first served.

General Information

Year-round

This is a day-use area only. It is open from dawn to dusk.

No pass required

Permits are required for commercial or organized uses.

Only electric motors and non-motorized boats are permitted on Lake Roberts. Boat launch site is day use only.

No fees are required for this site

Pets must be leashed in developed recreation sites, such as the boat launch and parking areas.

Please contact the Gila National Forest Supervisors Office at 575-388-8201 for information about outfitters and guides who are authorized to operate on the forest. 

Wilderness Office Building

Address: 3697 Hwy 35 N., HC 68 Box 50 Mimbres, NM 88049
Phone: (575) 536-2250
Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 33.03052139

Longitude: -108.15744019

Elevation

6,038 Feet

Directions

From Silver City, follow U.S. Highway 180 east approximately 9 miles to New Mexico Highway 152, turning left (east) onto Hwy. 152 for about 15 miles to New Mexico Highway 35. Turn left/north on Highway 35, following it for 24 miles to Lake Roberts, following the sign for Lake Roberts picnic ground and boat ramp. Turn left onto Forest Road 627 to access the boat launch.

Parking

Ample parking available

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is available at this site.

Water system is seasonally operated spring through fall.

Recreation Opportunities

Boating - Motorized Info

Gas motors prohibited - non-motorized boats or those with electric motors only.

Fishing - Lake & Pond Info

A non-motorized trail circles the lake for fishing access.

Hiking Info

The fishing access trail around the lake offers a nice easy hike, and trails are located adjacent to the Lake Roberts area.

Recreation Groups

USDA Forest Service Logo

Lake Roberts is a man-made lake of about 70 acres in size and maximum depth of 35 feet. It is located within the Wilderness Ranger District along New Mexico Highway 35.

Last updated July 7th, 2025