New Mexico’s largest reservoir state park on the Rio Grande, created by the 1916 Bureau of Reclamation Elephant Butte Dam. Chihuahuan desert shores, sandy beaches, historic damsite structures, white pelican colonies, and full-service boating/camping make it a major southern Rio Grande recreation hub near Truth or Consequences.
Field facts
| Region | Sierra County, NM |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 33.1835, -107.2085 |
| Managing agency | New Mexico State Parks (USBR reservoir) |
| Dam completed | 1916 |
| Elevation | ~4,527 ft |
| Claim | Largest reservoir in New Mexico |
| Wildlife note | White pelican colonies |
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Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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