Best RV Parks & Resorts near Elephant Butte, NM

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Best RV Sites Near Elephant Butte, NM (38)

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    1. Elephant Butte Lake RV Resort

    8 Reviews
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    39 Saves
    Elephant Butte, New Mexico

    Elephant Butte Lake RV Resort offers 140 full hook-up sites with big rig, level sites up to 70 feet. 20, 30 and 50 amp service is available. Daily or monthly rates, cable TV, covered patio with picnic tables and BBQ grills by the lounges. Elephant Butte Lake RV Resort offers free Wi-Fi.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    2. Lakeview RV Park

    2 Reviews
    3 Photos
    11 Saves
    Caballo, New Mexico

    We have a convenience store on-site that sells groceries, propane, gasoline and diesel. The park has views of Caballo Lake and mountains and is just minutes from scenic Hillsboro, Truth or Consequences, and Elephant Butte. All sites have 30/50. 12 of our sites have phone hookup capability. We have 4 sites for tent campers. Pets must be leashed and picked up after.

    electric

    wireless internet

    pull-through sites

    pool access

    30/50 amp

    cable or satellite

    big rig access

    pet-friendly

    water

    telephone

    waterfront access

    tenting allowed

    sewer

    modem

    shade trees

    family-friendly

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $18 / night

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    3. RJ RV Park

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    Truth or Consequences, New Mexico

    Beautiful spacious RV Park in Truth or Consequences just minutes away from the I-25

    **exit # 75. Well maintained and clean RV Park with plenty of open space and a quiet place to spend a Day, Week or Month. Truth or Consequences offers the largest lake in the State for water fun, Hot Springs for soaking, a variety of eateries and our state's "Best Craft Brewery". There is much to do and see such as visiting the mineral baths, Geronimo Springs Museum, Art Galleries and many shops with handmade gifts. The Space Port is also a short distance away. Book on this site or Call to inquire about deals and discounts. **

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $38 / night

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    4. Riverbend Hot Springs

    6 Reviews
    19 Photos
    9 Saves
    Elephant Butte, New Mexico

    Bring your own RV. Our small, gravel RV spaces have 30 & 50 amp electric, water, sewer hookups, and free wi-fi. RV guests get the same soaking privileges as our room guests. Spaces are across the street from the rest of the resort and about 15-20′ wide x 50′ long in size. RECREATIONAL VEHICLES ONLY. No car, van, truck or tent camping allowed. Rigs must have their own bathroom facilities (Toilet and Sink). Base rate includes one or two guests. Four guests maximum and each guest beyond 2 is $30/guest/night. Pet restrictions and fee are waived for quiet pets that stay in RV and don’t disturb other guests.

    RV site guests get the same soaking privileges and discounts as hotel room guests. High speed wireless Internet available. Some amenities that are provided in hotel rooms are not available to RV guests. These include robes (ask about rentals), spa or bath towels, coffee, soaps/shampoo/etc, and Direct TV. Propane is available at Cortez Gas Co but you must go to them to fill your tanks.

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    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
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      5. Cedar Cove RV Park

      1 Review
      4 Saves
      Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
      • Pets
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • RVs
      • Tents
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        6. Enchanted View RV Park

        1 Review
        5 Saves
        Elephant Butte, New Mexico
        • Pets
        • Electric Hookups
        • Phone Service
        • Reservable
        • RVs
        • Tents
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          7. Cottonwood RV Park

          1 Review
          Elephant Butte, New Mexico
          • Pets
          • Fires
          • Electric Hookups
          • Phone Service
          • Reservable
          • RVs
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          8. Caballo Lake RV Park

          4 Reviews
          22 Photos
          32 Saves
          Caballo, New Mexico
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          • Fires
          • Electric Hookups
          • Phone Service
          • Reservable
          • ADA Access
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            9. Cielo Vista RV Park

            1 Review
            2 Saves
            Elephant Butte, New Mexico
            • Pets
            • Fires
            • Electric Hookups
            • Phone Service
            • Reservable
            • ADA Access
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              10. Arrey RV Park, LLC

              1 Review
              Arrey, New Mexico

              Nestled in the Hatch Valley, Chile Capital of the World, Arrey RV Park is located at the heart of New Mexico’s farming culture. The embodiment of small town American ideals, the Moyle family founded their local business in 1995.

              The park caters to travelers captivated by stories of the American Southwest, ghost towns and lost treasure. Arrey RV Park offers a serene escape from the desert sun and access to gold mining adventures.

              For outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy boating, fishing, and hiking at Caballo Lake and Percha State Parks, located nearby at the base of the majestic Caballo Mountains.

              Thank you for supporting local business.

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            Recent RV Reviews in Elephant Butte

            124 Reviews of 38 Elephant Butte Campgrounds


            • SThe Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Arrey RV Park, LLC
              Nov. 16, 2024

              Arrey RV Park, LLC

              Awesome RV park!

              Rv park is great. Mostly everyone is a resident. There are a few nightly spots. The residents and owner have lots of community pot lucks. Common room, laundry and showers are all available at the main building. Plus plenty of space to store your RV, Boat or whatever youbwant to store. You bring they store it! There are many different types of camping. Full hookups down dry dry camping. The owners are super cool. It's a really nice place to live.

            • BThe Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Quail Run — Elephant Butte Lake State Park
              Nov. 16, 2024

              Quail Run — Elephant Butte Lake State Park

              EB St Pk is great, More sheltered area

              I love the Elephant Butte State Park and have stayed around 4 times. February 2024 I spent a week there in my small travel trailer. It can be quite windy in Feb/Mar so before booking I called the park office ans asked which campground might be more wind sheltered. They suggested Quail Run so that is what I booked. It was more out of the wind and a very nice, less exposed area. /bear in mind, the excellent prices are ending for 2025 and will be considerably more. I plan to spend a few days there in Dec before the prices go up.

            • Jeff P.The Dyrt PRO User
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              Oct. 28, 2024

              Smokey Bear Campground

              Smokey Bear Historical Park

              This small camp site is next to Smokey Bear Historical Park and museum is in a small town of Capitan, New Mexico.

            • S
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              Sep. 25, 2024

              Cielo Vista RV Park

              Adequate

              Ok RV PRk. No showers or rest rooms, Needs a serious upgrade. Owner is nice. Lots of permanent trailers. Goat heads are everywhere, along with lots if weeds.

            • Julie F.The Dyrt PRO User
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              Sep. 2, 2024

              South Monticello — Elephant Butte Lake State Park

              Beautiful and quiet.

              Great campground. Good size spots with good distance between sites. Ramadas at each site provide precious shade. Lots of trash bins nearby. Long flat trail (bike/walk) starts at the campground. Note that is has a boat launch except there’s no more water in this area.

            • Julie F.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from South Monticello — Elephant Butte Lake State Park
              Sep. 2, 2024

              South Monticello — Elephant Butte Lake State Park

              Primitive site just outside state park campground

              Great flat spot with great views. It’s inside the Elephant Butte lake state park, but seems to be a dispersed site. No one around. No amenities. There is a vault toilet maybe a half mile away. There are pay stations around. We had paid for a site on south Monticello campground but came here instead.

            • Shari  G.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Riverbend Hot Springs
              Jul. 6, 2024

              Riverbend Hot Springs

              Access to Hot Springs is Worth Every Penny!

              There are a few hot spring resorts that we keep in the back of our minds, always ready to return whenever we’re within striking distance…and this is one of them!  A good friend who used to live in T or C raved about this place, and let’s say she was not wrong. 

              While the campground itself isn’t much to write home about (just a parking lot across the street), quick access to the pools, the environment, and the scenery are simply amazing. The campsites are full-hook up slots, tastefully divided by local plants and shade trees, but very close to each other. You’re within the city limits, but it feels somehow more like a quiet neighborhood. 

              The resort offers showers, bathrooms, and of course a multitude of pools at different temperatures to balance whatever the weather might throw at you. With nothing but the Rio Grande River, and the Chihuahuan Desert sprawling into the distance, the resort is serene, and feels a million miles away from the interstate which is only a couple miles away. 

              Even with the electrical hook ups, we still gathered all we needed with our solar powered system, and our south facing campsite was perfect for satellite internet as well, even though the resort has some spotty wifi. 

              The town within walking distance has everything you might want, especially if you like New Mexican cuisine, the answer is always “Christmas” WYKYK. Gas, food, Walmart all close by, etc. it’s all there. 

              Nearby is the Elephant Butte State Park with a massive reservoir for all kinds of boating recreation, mountain biking and hiking. Just make sure you go at the right time of year! Also check out the Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge if you are at all interested in birds and other wildlife.  You'll find reviews for all of these places on our The Dyrt Reviews.

            • Timothy N.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Palomino Campground — Caballo Lake State Park
              Jun. 14, 2024

              Palomino Campground — Caballo Lake State Park

              Great NM State Park

              Very clean and well maintained. Staff were very friendly. No shade for the trailer, but the covered picnic table was good. Electric hookup worked. Water was off due to water system maintenance. We were able to fill up at the campground below the dam. Quiet at night, just some road noise from the highway. The lake is great with easy access for kayaking at the boat ramp. We would stay here again.

            • Shari  G.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from South Monticello — Elephant Butte Lake State Park
              Jun. 5, 2024

              South Monticello — Elephant Butte Lake State Park

              Beautiful, Remote, & Inexpensive

              Situated on the edge of a sprawling reservoir along the Rio Grande river, this park is the perfect place to enjoy the vast landscape of the area. The nearby town of Truth or Consequences, NM is small, but has all the services you might need for food, gas, supplies, or soaking in hot springs. 

              The campground is well spaced out, each spot has a picnic table with shade/rain structure (I’ll let you guess which purpose gets more use) and nearly all have electricity and water. That means NO generators! The bath house is clean and offers flush toilets, running sinks and warm showers. All sites are reservation only, but you can do that when you get there as there is plenty of LTE cell service.  We've never seen this place crowded in the winter months.  For what you get at this campground, it’s a bargain at twice the price. 

              The campground is ideal for solar power, as is the New Mexico weather. We also had no problem connecting with Starlink.  Hiking, mountain biking, boating, fishing and all other sorts of desert recreation is available right from the campground.  Definitely worth the visit!

            • LThe Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Percha Dam State Park Campground
              May. 31, 2024

              Percha Dam State Park Campground

              Great area with shaded areas

              Stayed in the open area not at a site . Area I parked had a big area with shaded trees, very quite at night and had no issues with neighbors

            • Brian and Janet S.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Caballo Lake State Park Campground
              May. 26, 2024

              Caballo Lake State Park Campground

              Beautiful place

              When I called about availability we were told there were a lot of dry spots available. Works for us! When we got there the person at gate had no idea where the campgrounds were and would not let us check out sites without paying for day use. The campground had water shutoff on Memorial Day weekend. No bathrooms or showers.

              Management aside, this place is gorgeous. We dry camped by lake right under mountains. Would not pay for campground with no water but for $10 to dry camp by the water, love it.

              Great T-Mobile service. Easy to access.

            • Crista G.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Iron Creek Campground
              Apr. 21, 2024

              Iron Creek Campground

              Lovely quiet free spot

              Clean, quiet campground not far from Emory pass. Pit toilets, fire rings, and picnic tables. Only a handful of people there on Friday night

            • Stuart O.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Lions Beach — Elephant Butte Lake State Park
              Apr. 20, 2024

              Lions Beach — Elephant Butte Lake State Park

              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.

            • Ashlee G.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Hot Springs Glamp Camp
              Mar. 14, 2024

              Hot Springs Glamp Camp

              Amazing glamping stay!

              Highly recommend this gem. It’s tucked away and such a cozy and slow place to stay. We stayed in a campsite for 5 nights. Highly recommend more than one day so you can enjoy the springs and the town! It has lovely clean hot spring tubs that are open 24/7. It’s an intimate camp so we rarely had to wait for a tub. Also has clean bathrooms and showers and a grill. 2 blocks away from Main Street and 2 blocks from the Rio grande. Great host and great service too.

            • James B.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Mountain Spirits RV Park
              Jan. 28, 2024

              Mountain Spirits RV Park

              Good stay for two days

              Stay for two days to allow us to visit Gila lift Dwellings. Full hookups (30 amp) with water and sewer. Good cell coverage. Amazing Starlink speeds. Staff was awesome and they filled our propane for us.

            • Mario M.
              Camper-submitted photo from Cedar Cove RV Park
              Dec. 28, 2023

              Cedar Cove RV Park

              Clean Friendly, good facilities. Wifi doesn't really work

              The site was clean the hookups were in good condition. We enjoyed our stay. There is a huge tower of some kind, maybe cellphone, in the middle of the park.

            • Teresa T.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from South Monticello — Elephant Butte Lake State Park
              Dec. 10, 2023

              South Monticello — Elephant Butte Lake State Park

              Lake campground

              Very quiet with water and electric at each site. Spaced out a bit and you can walk to the lake but no real views of it. There is a 12 mile trail that takes off from here. Well laid out and very easy walking. Otherwise during the winter it is great but I'm guessing very hot in summer with no shade.

            • Jorge G.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from North Star Mesa Dispersed Camping
              Dec. 5, 2023

              North Star Mesa Dispersed Camping

              Secluded, clear beautiful skies

              There are plenty of nice spots to camp along North Star Road, north of Mimbres, NM. You'll find dispersed campsites with fire-rings all along the edges of the road and on spur forest roads sprouting from it. North Star Road is usually well maintained and most vehicles should make it to at least North Star Mesa.

              Nothing in terms of services and amenities, but nice hiking nearby. Very clear skies at night. 

              As always, please follow LNT principles when dispersed camping.

            • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Lower Ridge Road — Elephant Butte Lake State Park
              Nov. 1, 2023

              Lower Ridge Road — Elephant Butte Lake State Park

              HUGE state park with many camping options

              General: There are many different camping options at this state park from dispersed (especially on the beach) to those with electric/water hookups. We stayed in the Lions Beach campground with the w/e hookups. 

              Site Quality: Lions Beach is laid out much like an RV park with little to no separation between sites. Each site has a fire ring, and covered picnic table in addition to the hookups. The driveway was paved and level. 

              Bath/Shower: Only vault toilets close to the Lions Beach campground. They are ADA accessible complete with a ramp but although clean, there was no hand sanitizer in any of them. The only restrooms with running water, flush toilets, and showers are located about a mile from Lions Beach and IMO, not adequate for the crowds this park attracts, especially on the weekends. The showers looked sketchy, and I decided not to use them. 

              Activities: If you like to fish or have a boat, this is the place for you! There is a marina. Some hiking trails. We enjoyed Riverbed Hot Springs a few miles down the road in Truth or Consequences. We don’t have a boat or fish so although we stayed for two nights, we chose this campground because it was on our route. 

              Because dispersed camping on the beach is allowed, it is very popular, especially on the weekends but be warned the sand is soft and deep – I’m not sure how vehicles without 4-wheel drive can navigate it without getting stuck. We were told there were wall-to-wall RVs on the beach on the weekend before our arrival (third weekend in April) so thankfully we were not there on a weekend! If we were to return, we would select the sites overlooking the lake on Ridge Road with no hookups but generally, not our preferred camping vibe but for others, it might be different.

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              Camper-submitted photo from Hot Springs Glamp Camp
              Oct. 18, 2023

              Hot Springs Glamp Camp

              Wonderful little campground

              Clean restrooms, comfy outdoor furniture and terrific vibe ! We really enjoyed staying here this past spring and plan to return this winter!

            • Rick P.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Lower Ridge Road — Elephant Butte Lake State Park
              Oct. 17, 2023

              Lower Ridge Road — Elephant Butte Lake State Park

              Good State Park campground

              Site is typical for state campground, well maintained, clean with water, electricity, RV dump, and showers (had hot water!). Sites are fairly level on asphalt pads. Childrens' playground on site. The lake is very low during my visit but still had some boating going on. Nice trails adjacent to campgrounds. Great reception for Mint. Internet is available for $8/day. Fair connection, I was able to watch movies and football without too much buffering.

              I stayed at the Desert Cove campground. It was quiet and well maintained. Stayed a couple of nights on long trip to rest up. I would stay here a again. 

              Note: Seems every park is going the way of private booking for reservations and NM is no different. Had to book on line or phone. Used both methods and was fairly easy.

            • M
              Camper-submitted photo from Lakeview RV Park
              Oct. 1, 2023

              Lakeview RV Park

              Nice place

              This is a nice place overlooking Caballo Lake there are only four transient spaces. Most of them are long-term people I would happen to be lucky enough to get one. The cost is $26.31 if you pay cash and a dollar extra for credit card they have showers bathrooms Wi-Fi full hook up.

            • Laura M.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Riverbend Hot Springs
              Aug. 23, 2023

              Riverbend Hot Springs

              Amazing Nightime Hot Springs

              What the other reviewers have said regarding the gravel spaces is totally true. What I wish to add is that the springs at night are amazing. We got there at 9pm and there were three other people there which were hard to spot as the place is fairly large. There are multiple pools with differing temperatures. Everything was quiet and beautifully lit. There were ample places to sit ranging from lounge chairs, to regular chairs, to hammocks. One of the pools even had two macrame swings. There was also a sauna and two outside showers. The spa sits on a water way and across the water there appear to be condos that were also lit up. The nighttime serenity and views were stunning. We will return in the morning to see what that experience is like, but even if it doesn’t compare, it’s very worthwhile even if you only go at night.

            • M
              Camper-submitted photo from Percha Flats Camping Area - Caballo Reservoir — Caballo Lake State Park
              Aug. 23, 2023

              Percha Flats Camping Area - Caballo Reservoir — Caballo Lake State Park

              Old campground, awful staff, locals suck, but quiet weekdays

              This review is for dispersed camping. The lake water is murky, goathead thorns are everywhere, and you will hear and see Hwy 25. The park is old and not maintained well. The hosts don't use the restrooms and the paid staff don't care, so toilet paper dispensers go unfilled, lights burn out so you need a flashlight at night (bring one anyways because they're on a timer), showers don't work or work poorly, the buildings aren't heated in winter, the water is too hot to shower with in July/Aug, etc. If you say anything you are regarded as a complainer and will receive either an apathetic or a hostile response. The rangers are the worst- they drive around in trucks with blacked-out windows like wannabe feds, and won't stop if you try to flag one down. Someone destroyed the sidewall of one of my new tires when I was parked near the boat ramp, watch your belongings. Locals intentionally walk right through your site (along the lake adjacent to boat ramp) between your vehicle and the picnic table, so their kids can mess with your stuff. If you say anything, do you remember being mercilessly bullied in grade school for not being of a certain group? You can relive that garbage here, parents encourage their kids to be truly stupid and hateful. Welcome to NM. If you stay at Caballo long enough maybe you can appreciate why many people who grow up here can't wait to get out as soon as they can. Locals come out in droves weekends, so visit weekdays if you value peace.



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