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Lake trip · Colfax County, New Mexico

Where to stay at Lake Maloya

Lake Maloya covers 147 acres in Colfax County, with water clarity of about 8.2 ft. Compare cabins, resorts, and vacation rentals below. The water-quality readings cover nutrients and algae; they are not a stay-or-skip rating. Late spring through early fall, with June through August the peak season for swimming, boating, and fishing.

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Places to stay near Lake Maloya

Cabins, resorts, hotels, and vacation rentals near Lake Maloya in Colfax County, New Mexico — live availability and prices. Add your dates to see totals.

Top-rated places to stay near Lake Maloya

Prices for Oct 16–18, 4 adults. Change dates on the map below.

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About the water

Lake Maloya has limited nutrient and algae sampling on record. Water clarity is about 8.2 ft of visibility. A water-quality reading is not a swimming clearance. The state water agency and county health departments post current advisories; check them before you swim. The readings are not a reason to skip cabins and rentals around the lake.

See the full Lake Maloya water-quality report →

Best time to visit

Late spring through early fall, with June through August the peak season for swimming, boating, and fishing.

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About Lake Maloya

Surface area
147 acres
Max depth
-
Public boat launches
1
Public beaches
—

Camping & RV near Lake Maloya

Search public campgrounds and RV sites near Lake Maloya on Recreation.gov, then compare cabins, resorts, and rentals on the map above.

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Common questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Cabins, resorts, and vacation rentals around Lake Maloya in Colfax County, New Mexico are on the map above with live availability and nightly prices. Waterfront rentals put you on the dock; lodging in the nearest town is usually cheaper with more choice.

Lake Maloya has limited nutrient and algae sampling on record. A water-quality reading is not a swimming clearance. The state water agency and county health departments post current advisories; check them before you swim.

Late spring through early fall, with June through August the peak season for swimming, boating, and fishing.

Guide

LakeQuality Lake Trip Planner (2026)

Free trip-planning guide for Lake Maloya: how to pick a clean lake, the water-quality signals that matter, best swimming and fishing windows, and where to stay.

Lodging availability and prices are provided by Stay22 and its booking partners (Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia); LakeQuality may earn a commission from bookings at no extra cost to you. Water-quality readings are independent of lodging listings. Always check current health-department advisories and managing-agency conditions before you travel.