NM State Parks•Elephant Butte, NM•8h from Austin

Elephant Butte Lake State Park

desertplains

Accessibility baseline: Sites on this platform are reviewed for access with a standard 2WD pickup truck towing a 21-foot travel trailer unless otherwise noted below.

Fee

$10–14/nt

Hookups

Full hookups

Trailer

Accessible (2WD pickup + trailer)

Cell Signal

Good

Water

On-site

Toilets

Yes

Best Season

Oct–May

Reservations

ReserveAmerica

Max Length

90 ft

Highlights

▶ Largest reservoir in NM — 144 sites with water/electric hookups and 8 full hookup sites; pull-throughs accommodate any trailer size
▶ Four campgrounds on the lakeshore; boating, swimming, and striped bass and walleye fishing
▶ Anchors the Truth or Consequences circuit — Geronimo Trail Scenic Byway and natural hot springs spas in T or C town

Planning Notes

Summer temps routinely exceed 100°F at the waterline — ideal for shoulder seasons (Oct–May). Reserve in advance for spring and holiday weekends. From Austin: ~8 hrs via I-10 W to Las Cruces then I-25 N to T or C.

Contact: (575) 744-5421

Always call ahead to confirm conditions, closures, and road accessibility.