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Lions Beach — Elephant Butte Lake State Park

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Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove is prohibited except in State Park developed camp and picnic grounds where grills and stoves are provided by the State Park. The use of devices fueled solely by liquid petroleum or LPG fuels that can be turned on and off is allowed. Such devices can only be used in an area that is barren or cleared of all overhead and surrounding flammable materials within three (3) feet of the device. Smoking is prohibited, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site/improved site, or while standing in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable material. Campfires are allowed on the lake shoreline in areas cleared of flammable vegetation for at least 30 feet

Visitors can use the dump station and comfort station at Desert Cove.

Currently there is no access to the lake at S. Monticello. The lake level is low.

The newly renovated Ridge Road Comfort Station will open on Wednesday Aug 14. Desert Cove Comfort Station will close on Aug 14 for renovation. Showers and restroom facilities will be available at Ridge Road, Rock Canyon and Monticello for the duration of the renovation. Vault toilet facilities are available across the street from Desert Cove or at Lion Beach campground.

ADA sites must DISPLAY Handicapped Placard or have License Plate with Handicapped signage, or will be asked to relocate

OHV's are not allowed to be operated within the Park boundaries.

Please bring proof of your reservation with you to your campsite.

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.

Lions Beach at Elephant Butte Lake State Park is located near a large reservoir in New Mexico. The area features flat terrain with sparse vegetation and temperatures ranging from 30°F in winter to 95°F in summer. Visitors can explore Elephant Butte Lake for water activities and visit the nearby town of Truth or Consequences for hot springs.

Description

NM State Parks & Recreation

Elephant Butte Lake State Park

Max vehicle length - 40 feet. Electric & water hookups. BBQ, picnic table. Asphalt pad sites. Bathroom available. Public fire pit. Go fishing!

Primitive camping is also available (not dispersed)

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Location

Lions Beach — Elephant Butte Lake State Park is located in New Mexico

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Directions

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.

Address

P.O. BOX 13
Elephant Butte, NM 87935

Coordinates

33.1925 N
107.2069 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Good
  • Verizon
    Unknown
  • AT&T
    Unknown
  • T-Mobile
    Good

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • 30 Amp Hookups
  • 50 Amp Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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Reviewed Apr. 20, 2024

What a find!

Had to duck in here one afternoon to avoid 70 mph cross winds on the highway.  What a find!  Loops A, B, and C of Lions Beach are terraces high above Elephant Butte Lake.   Spectacular lake views!   Loop B  (sites 66 thru 79) is particularly sweet because the sites back up to the edge of the terrace for gorgeous lake views right from your camper window.  We wish we could've stayed longer.

Site77
Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Lions Beach — Elephant Butte Lake State Park by Stuart O., April 20, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Lions Beach — Elephant Butte Lake State Park have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Lions Beach — Elephant Butte Lake State Park has 30 amp and 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

  • Are fires allowed at Lions Beach — Elephant Butte Lake State Park?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Lions Beach — Elephant Butte Lake State Park, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Lions Beach — Elephant Butte Lake State Park have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Lions Beach — Elephant Butte Lake State Park does not have wifi.