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: Dump station and comfort station are currently closed down at Lions Beach until further notice. Visitors can use the dump station and comfort station at Desert Cove.
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!!! :

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: 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

Current Category: Camping
See also: Day Passes
Status: Open year round.   Season Dates
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Amenities
DESERT COVE CAMPGROUND ELECTRIC
Camping
7
25
Electric Hookup: 50 Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
DESERT COVE CAMPGROUND ELECTRIC
Camping
7 Accessible
40
Electric Hookup: 50 Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
LIONS BEACH CAMPGROUND LOOP A ELECTRIC
Camping
7
40
Electric Hookup: 30 Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
LIONS BEACH CAMPGROUND LOOP A ELECTRIC
Camping
7
40
Electric Hookup: 30 Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
LIONS BEACH CAMPGROUND LOOP B ELECTRIC
Camping
7
40
Electric Hookup: 30 Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water
Primitive Camping
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed - no Near Water - no
Primitive Camping
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed - no Near Water - no
Primitive Camping
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed - no Near Water - no
QUAIL RUN CAMPGROUND ELECTRIC
Camping
7
35 Back-In
Electric Hookup: 50 Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
QUAIL RUN CAMPGROUND ELECTRIC
Camping
7
30 Back-In
Electric Hookup: 50 Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
QUAIL RUN CAMPGROUND ELECTRIC
Camping
7
20 Back-In
Electric Hookup: 50 Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
RIDGE ROAD GROUP SHELTER
Day Use
100
67
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed - no Near Water - no
SOUTH MONTICELLO CAMPGROUND ELECTRIC
Camping
7
40
Electric Hookup: 50 Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water
SOUTH MONTICELLO CAMPGROUND ELECTRIC
Camping
7
40
Electric Hookup: 30 Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water
SOUTH MONTICELLO CAMPGROUND ELECTRIC
Camping
7
40
Electric Hookup: 30 Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
SOUTH MONTICELLO CAMPGROUND ELECTRIC
Camping
7
40
Electric Hookup: 30 Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
SOUTH MONTICELLO CAMPGROUND ELECTRIC
Camping
7
40
Electric Hookup: 30 Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
SOUTH MONTICELLO CAMPGROUND ELECTRIC
Camping
7
40
Electric Hookup: 30 Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water
SOUTH MONTICELLO CAMPGROUND ELECTRIC
Camping
7
40
Electric Hookup: 30 Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water
DESERT COVE CAMPGROUND ELECTRIC
Camping
7
20
Electric Hookup: 50 Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
DESERT COVE CAMPGROUND ELECTRIC
Camping
7
30
Electric Hookup: 50 Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
DESERT COVE CAMPGROUND ELECTRIC
Camping
7
40
Electric Hookup: 50 Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
DESERT COVE CAMPGROUND ELECTRIC
Camping
7
40
Electric Hookup: 50 Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
DESERT COVE CAMPGROUND ELECTRIC
Camping
7
30
Electric Hookup: 50 Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
DESERT COVE CAMPGROUND ELECTRIC
Camping
7
25
Electric Hookup: 50 Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
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Footnotes: (applicable only where specifically marked above)
+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.
Overview

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Booking Window

Camping

Tue Mar 19 2024 - Thu Sep 19 2024

Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.

Daily Entrance

Tue Mar 19 2024 - Thu Apr 18 2024

Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 30 Day(s) in advance.

Day Use

Tue Mar 19 2024 - Thu Sep 19 2024

Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.

Primitive Camping

Tue Mar 19 2024 - Thu Sep 19 2024

Reservations 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
Day Use
$90.00
Daily Entrance
$5.00
Camping
$10.00
Peak Season
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.
Contact Information

Mailing Address:

Elephant Butte Lake
P.O. BOX 13
Elephant Butte  NM  87935
Phone Number:
Project Office: (575)744-5923
RA Phone Number: 1-877-664-7787 (Reservations)

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