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.
Elephant Butte Lake, NM
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.
Elephant Butte Lake, NM
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+When you reserve one of these sites, it will not be a site specific reservation.
** Arrival dates earlier than the online-reservation-window may also be available at the campground.
+When you reserve one of these sites, it will not be a site specific reservation.
** Arrival dates earlier than the online-reservation-window may also be available at the campground.
Booking Window
Camping
Wed Nov 06 2024 - Tue May 06 2025Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.
Daily Entrance
Wed Nov 06 2024 - Fri Dec 06 2024Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 30 Day(s) in advance.
Day Use
Wed Nov 06 2024 - Tue May 06 2025Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.
Primitive Camping
Wed Nov 06 2024 - Tue May 06 2025Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.
Season Dates
Season Schedule
Park Season
Start
End
Peak
Mon Jan 01 2024
Tue Dec 31 2024
Peak
Wed Jan 01 2025
Wed Dec 31 2025
Services and 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
Fees and Cancellation Policies
Facility Rates*
Park Season
Site Type
Nightly/Daily Rates
Peak Season
Jan 01 2024 -
Dec 31 2024
Jan 01 2024 -
Dec 31 2024
Day Use
$90.00
Daily Entrance
$5.00
Camping
$10.00
Peak Season
Jan 01 2025 -
Dec 31 2025
Jan 01 2025 -
Dec 31 2025
Day Use
$90.00
Daily Entrance
$5.00
Camping
$10.00
*Displayed rates do not reflect discounts, attribute fees (electrical hookups / water hookups), taxes or incremental charges
**Weekly rates may not be available for all sites
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.