Elephant Butte Lake State Park, NM
Visitor Services

  • Picnic spots with grills and water are located in several areas overlooking the lake.
  • Recreation facilities, drinking water, and walking trail are available.
  • A concrete launching ramp is located at the Elephant Butte Resort Marina, a short distance from the state park office. Other launching areas are located at Hot Springs Landing, Rock Canyon and at the Damsite Recreation Area, located three miles east of the state park office.
  • Boats, fishing gear, and skiing equipment are available for rent and sale at the marinas.
Service Description Service Description
Fees Fees
Camping fees are charged within the State Park, and New Mexico fishing licenses are required.
Accessibility Accessibility

Picnic areas, restrooms, and the visitor center are all handicap accessible. One nature trail is handicap accessible.

Camping Camping
Elephant Butte State Park provides camping facilities for the self-contained camper and the camper needing electricity. Drinking fountains, modern restrooms and showers are strategically placed... More information on Camping
Food Food

The restaurant provides a magnificent view of the lake and butte which gives the park its name.

Information Information

A visitor center provides information regarding the area. Brochures, interpretive signs, kiosks, and maps also provide information.

Phone Phone
Public phones are available here.
Restrooms Restrooms

Small portable restrooms are available in the beach areas.

Retail Retail
There are places to shop here.

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