Elephant Butte Lake State Park Map and Information
STATE PARK INFO:
• Wearing a mask or cloth face covering is mandatory in public settings except when eating,
drinking, or swimming or unless a healthcare provider instructs otherwise, and violators
could face citations and $100 fines for not complying voluntarily.
• Bring hand sanitizer and additional personal protective equipment
• Maintain social distance of 6 feet or more while recreating
• Trails will be open; some water access is limited at this time due to seasonal conditions.
• No group shelter use or large organized events
• To limit interactions, please use exact change when paying fees or purchase passes online
• Recreate responsibly and pack out all trash
The lake offers miles of trails, sandy beaches, and magnificent views along its 43-mile length. Admission / park fees are $5 per car or $15 per bus or tour van. Walk or bike in for free! Annual day use park passes are $40.
About Elephant Butte Lake
New Mexico’s largest body of water, Elephant Butte Lake, is a fisherman’s paradise known for record-breaking black, white, and striped bass, as well as crappie and bluegill.
Elephant Butte Lake State Park encompasses 40,000 acres and has a Visitor Center and camp sites.
Marinas / Boat Rentals
Dam Site Marina
Kayaks, standup paddle boards, aqualodges, and boat slips.
Marina del Sur
Boat slips are available at Marina del Sur, as are rentals of pontoon boats, pontoon ski boats, and slide boats (3 hour minimum).
Sports Adventure Rentals – closed ‘til 2021
Pontoon boats, ski boats, pedal boats, standup paddle boards, wake boards, tubes, rentable by the hour or the day.
The Damsite Recreation Area, built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) during the 1930s, has been designated a Historic District. The site retains the flavor of the lake's historic past and includes cabins, an RV park, rock-lined paths, and the charming (but currently under construction) Dam Site Lodge, housed in the old Administration Building dating from 1911 / the dam-building days.
Wireless internet is available throughout the park (below Monticello point).
Headquarters for Elephant Butte Lake State Park: 575-744-5421.
LAKE LEVELS:
• Elephant Butte Lake water level
• US Army Corp of Engineers Real Time Data for the Rio Grande Basin