Elephant Butte Lake State Park
"Elephant Butte is the immediate gateway community to the park and reservoir. Residents and travelers use it as the most convenient access point for marinas, campgrounds, and lake recreation."
New Mexico’s largest lake park, known for boating, fishing, swimming, and desert views.
Percha Dam State Park
"People from Elephant Butte visit for a quieter alternative to the larger lake area. The park offers river access, camping, and birdwatching in a more secluded environment."
A peaceful Rio Grande park known for fishing, birdwatching, and desert-river scenery.
Caballo Lake State Park
"Visitors from Elephant Butte can easily combine Caballo Lake with other reservoir recreation in the region. The park is a convenient alternative for quieter shoreline access."
A scenic reservoir park on the Rio Grande offering boating, fishing, camping, and birdwatching.