Elephant Butte Reservoir
Albuquerque Area Office 505 Marquette NW Suite 1313 Albuquerque NM 87102-2162 505-462-3540 Elephant Butte Reservoir web page. Map of Elephant Butte Reservoir.	Here, you'll find: Boating, Camping, Fishing, Groceries, Hiking, Picnic Area, Water Sports, Wildlife Viewing, Fun!
Elephant Butte Dam and Reservoir, features of the Rio Grande Project, are on the Rio Grande, 125 miles north of El Paso, Texas. Recreation at Elephant Butte Reservoir is managed by the New Mexico Division of Parks and Recreation under agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation. The park headquarters can be reached at 505-744-5421. Park open year-round. Best fishing is late April through August. Entry fees charged. Good access roads. Nearest full-service community is Truth or Consequences, 7 miles south. The smaller town of Elephant Butte is located adjacent to the State Park. Elephant Butte Reservoir is the largest reservoir and the largest state park in New Mexico. The 36,000-acre reservoir created in 1916 across the Rio Grande, is 40 miles long with more than 200 miles of shoreline. Fishing opportunities available for stripped bass, white bass, crappie, largemouth bass, walleye, and catfish. Over 200 camping and picnicking sites. There are 3 developed camps on the lake, concession-operated marinas, and stores.
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