Elephant Butte Lake, NM

AKA: The Butte, Elephant Butte Reservoir

Lake Overview
Amenities
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Boat Rentals
Boat Launch Ramps
Marinas
Campgrounds & RV Parks
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Elephant Butte Reservoir, NM

About Elephant Butte Lake

The serene setting of Elephant Butte Reservoir awaits your visit for a day on the water. Elephant Butte Lake is a top choice for serious anglers. This 36,000-acre lake is located in the west-central part of the state, at Truth or Consequences. Over 360 miles of shoreline are available by boat. For bank activities, there over a dozen areas with easy access. Four major boat launch ramps are available to the public. Rental boats are also available at the lake.

Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: NEARBY
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

Today's Weather & Forecast

Boat Rentals

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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Dam Site Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast section of the lake, off Dam Site Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with gravel parking.

Elephant Butte Lake State Park Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest section of the lake, off Ridge Road, this is a six-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Rock Canyon Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off Ramp Road, this is a four -lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking

South Monticello Point Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest corner of the lake, off Monticello Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Marinas

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Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby

Elephant Butte Lake State Park Campground - 575 744-5923

Enchanted View Campground - 575 744-5876

Agua Vista RV Park - 505 250-2539

Cedar Cove RV Park - 575 744-4472

Rio Lago RV Park - 575 740-2719

Elephant Butte Lake RV Resort - 575 744-5996

South Monticello Campground - 575 744-5923

Fish Species Present

The lake supports populations of largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, black crappie, white crappie, walleye, bluegill and striped bass at Elephant Butte Lake in New Mexico.