Discover Adventure: Camping at Elephant Butte Lake State Park, NM - Your Ultimate Guide!

Elephant Butte Lake State Park in New Mexico boasts the largest and most captivating reservoir in the state, offering water enthusiasts ample opportunities for boating, fishing, and kayaking. Renowned for its picturesque desert landscapes, the park provides a stunning backdrop for photography and wildlife watching, especially during sunrise and sunset. Visitors can explore hiking trails or partake in picnicking at various scenic spots scattered around the sprawling 40,000-acre area. The park features well-maintained amenities including a marina, visitor center, and convenient boat ramps for easy access to the water. For camping enthusiasts, the park offers diverse options such as RV camping with electric hookups, primitive sites, and even boat-in campsites for a truly immersive experience. The annual Balloon Regatta and unique rock formations like the hallowed namesake Elephant Butte ensure this park remains a must-visit destination for nature lovers and adventurers.

Desert Cove Campground is part of Elephant Butte Lake State Park in New Mexico (1 hr 18 min northwest of Las Cruces, NM) with an elevation of 4,534 feet. There are a total of 16 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. All sites have electric and water hookups. Prices start at $30.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, dump station, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, water skiing, floating sports.

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Lions Beach Campground is part of Elephant Butte Lake State Park in New Mexico (1 hr 20 min northwest of Las Cruces, NM) with an elevation of 4,534 feet. There are a total of 44 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 26 and 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. All sites have electric and water hookups. Prices start at $30.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, water skiing, floating sports.

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Quail Run Campground is part of Elephant Butte Lake State Park in New Mexico (1 hr 18 min northwest of Las Cruces, NM) with an elevation of 4,534 feet. There are a total of 25 campsites including 5 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 20 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 27 and 84 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. All sites have electric and water hookups. Prices start at $30.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, water skiing, floating sports.

16 Available Campsites

South Monticello Campground is part of Elephant Butte Lake State Park in New Mexico (1 hr 27 min northwest of Las Cruces, NM) with an elevation of 4,494 feet. There are a total of 48 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. All sites have electric and water hookups. Prices start at $30.00 per night. Some amenities include dump station, boat ramp, restroom. Activities include boating, fishing, water skiing, floating sports.

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Discover Adventure: Camping at Elephant Butte Lake State Park, NM - Your Ultimate Guide!

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