Several state parks are currently managing for seasonal closures and it is important for visitors to continue to check for details on specific park hours of operation and additional information before visiting.
Attention: Visitors can use the dump station and comfort station at Desert Cove.
Attention: The newly renovated Ridge Road Comfort Station will open on Wednesday Aug 14. Desert Cove Comfort Station will close on Aug 14 for renovation. Showers and restroom facilities will be available at Ridge Road, Rock Canyon and Monticello for the duration of the renovation. Vault toilet facilities are available across the street from Desert Cove or at Lion Beach campground.
Attention: Currently there is no access to the lake at S. Monticello. The lake level is low.
ATTENTION : : ADA sites must DISPLAY Handicapped Placard or have License Plate with Handicapped signage, or will be asked to relocate
Attention: OHV's are not allowed to be operated within the Park boundaries.
Attention: Please bring proof of your reservation with you to your campsite.
NO SHOW POLICY : THE CUSTOMER MUST CONTACT THE PARK TO ADVISE THEM OF LATE ARRIVAL, THE SITE WILL BE RELEASED FOR RESERVATIONS / FIRST COME FIRST SERVED ON THE SECOND DAY AFTER 4:00 P.M.. NO REFUND WILL BE DUE.
ATTENTION:: Make it your goal to extinguish hot coals. If your campfire is too hot to touch, it's too hot to leave. Drown it with water, stir it with a shovel, and repeat until your campfire is out cold! Learn more from Smokey Bear.
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Services and Amenities
Services & Amenities:
Within Park
- Bath House
- Biking
- Bird Watching
- Boat Launch Ramp
- Boating
- Comfort Station
- Dock, Boat
- Dump Station
- Fire Rings
- Fishing
- Handicap Access
- Hiking Trail
- Horseback Riding
- Interpretive Programs
- Marina
- Parking
- Playground
- Showers
- Swimming
- Toilet, Accessible
- Toilet, Flush
- Toilet, Pit/Vault
- Visitor Center
Getting There
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
33.625, -107.00944
33°37'30"N, 107°0'34"W
From I-25 South or North take exit 83, turn onto NM State Rd 195 South. North bound traffic goes 4.2 miles and turns left off 195 to the Visitor Center. Southbound traffic goes 4.6 miles and turns left off of 195 to the Visitor Center. After the Visitor Center/ Entrance enter the traffic circle and take the 3rd exit for Ridge Road. The campgrounds are along Sumac Rd from there.
South Monticello Campground Directions. From I-25 take exit 89 onto Martin Ranch Road/Rock Canyon Road heading east. Follow Rock Canyon road for about 7 miles. This will take you into and back out of Monticello Canyon, across two cattle guards and then to the pay station in the middle of Rock Canyon Road. The entrance to South Monticello Campground is on your left. Do not confuse the State Park campground with signs to the privately owned Monticello RV Park along this same route. You can also follow Rock Canyon North from the City of Elephant Butte to South Monticello Campground approximately 10 miles.
33.625, -107.00944
33°37'30"N, 107°0'34"W
From I-25 South or North take exit 83, turn onto NM State Rd 195 South. North bound traffic goes 4.2 miles and turns left off 195 to the Visitor Center. Southbound traffic goes 4.6 miles and turns left off of 195 to the Visitor Center. After the Visitor Center/ Entrance enter the traffic circle and take the 3rd exit for Ridge Road. The campgrounds are along Sumac Rd from there.
South Monticello Campground Directions. From I-25 take exit 89 onto Martin Ranch Road/Rock Canyon Road heading east. Follow Rock Canyon road for about 7 miles. This will take you into and back out of Monticello Canyon, across two cattle guards and then to the pay station in the middle of Rock Canyon Road. The entrance to South Monticello Campground is on your left. Do not confuse the State Park campground with signs to the privately owned Monticello RV Park along this same route. You can also follow Rock Canyon North from the City of Elephant Butte to South Monticello Campground approximately 10 miles.
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