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Best RV Parks & Resorts near Elephant Butte, NM

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Elephant Butte Lake RV Resort offers level sites with full hookups, concrete roads, and gravel pads suitable for motorhomes and fifth wheels up to 40 feet. The resort provides 50-amp electrical service, water and sewer connections, cable TV, and WiFi throughout the property. "Very clean park. Concrete roads and gravel sites. Very nice shower/laundry facility. Sites are a little close upfront and the road noise can be a bit of an issue," noted one visitor. Cedar Cove RV Park, located within minutes of Elephant Butte Lake, features 130 spacious sites with electric, water, and sewer hookups, while several Elephant Butte Lake State Park campgrounds including Lions Beach, Desert Cove, and Lower Ridge Road offer pull-through RV pads with 30/50-amp service.

Seasonal considerations affect camping availability throughout the region. Summer months bring higher lake visitation with temperatures regularly exceeding 100°F, while winter provides milder conditions with fewer crowds. Most RV parks maintain year-round operations, though state park facilities occasionally reduce services during off-peak periods. According to one camper, "We stayed in the B loop in spot 86, with a 40 foot motorhome. It was easy to get in and out. We have a water hookup and a thirty amp hookup but no sewer." Cell service is generally strong for major carriers like AT&T and Verizon. Dump stations are available at state park locations, though some visitors report temporary closures requiring drives to alternative facilities. Pet policies vary, with most parks allowing leashed dogs but enforcing restrictions in public areas.

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  • Tj R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 7, 2025

    Lions Beach Campground — Elephant Butte Lake State Park

    Pretty view, far from water

    We stayed on the B loop in spot 86, with a 40 foot motorhome. It was easy to get in and out. We have a water hook up and a thirty amp.Hookup but no sewer. According to their website, the B loop is waterfront, but that just means it has the best water view, we are about three quarters of a mile from the actual lake.

    The actual campground is very quiet. There's more fifth wheels in class c.Motorhomes down on the actual beach dispersed camping. It looks like a ton of fun but a little risky driving on the sand. I talked to a guy that had to get towed out of the sand yesterday. People are loading their boats and jet skis right on the beach.

    The RV site has a nice concrete pad with a cover over it and a picnic table. There are a few little trees as well.

    Great cell service for AT&T and Verizon

  • Dave G.
    Jan. 21, 2022

    Percha Dam State Park Campground

    Peaceful and Quiet

    Tucked in next to the Rio Grande, Perch Dam Campground is quiet, clean, and enjoyable. The bathrooms were spotless and well maintained, as were the pit toilets in the dispersed area.  Most sites easily can fit a 35 - 40 foot rig.  There is water and electric (15, 30, 50 amp) at all reserved sites.  The only drawback, no RV dump station on site; you'll need to go to Caballo SP to dump.  Had great Verizon cell service while there.  We will return!

  • RoadTripEddie V.
    Aug. 9, 2021

    Iron Creek Campground

    One of my favorites in the Gila Forest

    About 10 sites, most of them shaded with picnic tables and fire rings. Has garbage collection, and a vault toilet. Usually peaceful and quiet. Nice hiking trails throughout. No cell signal. Most spots are fairly flat with slight adjustment.

  • Christy L.
    Jun. 27, 2016

    Caballo Lake RV Park

    Caballo lake

    Great place to kayak especially when the sun rises you will see it over the mountains. My favorite part about caballo lake is floating down from elephant butte to caballo lake in a giant floaty.

  • Christina H.
    May. 11, 2025

    Riverbend Hot Springs

    Amazing, unique experience

    These hot springs are FANTASTIC! This was our 2nd time here and we will make an effort to come back anytime we pass through the area.

    They only have 5 RV spots, and they are COMPETITIVELY booked. Each time we've stayed we have been lucky enough to get cancelation bookings. Each site is big rig friendly, with easy back-in parking. We were in site 4 and had no trouble parking our 37ft 5th wheel with long truck (55ft total). Each site is full hookups with cable and free high speed wifi, and a picnic table. Current rates are 75/night for week days and 95/night for weekends. RV stays include access to the public pools and areas (during operating hours) from the time of your check in to your check out time the next morning. You can't beat that value!! Site includes 2 adults and you can add more for 30/person per night. I recommend going during the week so you basically have the place to yourself. RVs only, no vans, tents, or truck/car camping.

    They also have a nice RV for rent, or they have casitas/hotel rooms that look gorgeous and some even have their own private yards with soaking pools. You can even rent a private soaking pool easily online or at the front desk. All the pools are beautiful and clean and every part of the hot springs property is perfectly manicured and so relaxing. They have a cute common area with coffee and tea, and a shared cooking area. You can rent towels and robes, and they have a small gift shop. These hot springs do not feel touristy, but instead quaint and relaxing. The cost is very reasonable and you can tell they put a lot of heart and soul into the grounds.

    The views are to die for. The soaking pools overlook the rio grande river with mountains in the background. I have never been to a hot springs better than this one, and you can park your RV right across the street! Perfection.

  • Dave G.
    Jan. 7, 2022

    Appaloosa Campground — Caballo Lake State Park

    Clean campground, friendly camp hosts, and courteous Rangers

    After spending 10 days here, it's time to give a review!  We stayed at site 12, in the Appaloosa campground.  The sites are all pull through  with water, electric (20 amp and 30 amp), and shelter; and the dump station. surrounded by a cactus garden, makes the nasty job of dumping a little more palatable ;-).   The Rangers drive through daily, as well as, the camp hosts checking the surroundings.  The bathrooms are spotless!  There are many activities and sight seeing opportunities to visit in the nearby towns of T & C, Hillsboro, and Hatch, to name a few.  We don't believe you'll be disappointed staying here. We will be returning!

  • James B.The Dyrt PRO User
    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.

  • Shari G.The Dyrt PRO User
    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.

  • M
    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.

Guide to Elephant Butte

Elephant Butte, New Mexico, offers a fantastic selection of RV camping options, perfect for those looking to enjoy the great outdoors while having access to essential amenities.

RVers like these nearby activities

  • Enjoy boating and fishing at the expansive Elephant Butte Lake, just a short drive from Elephant Butte Lake RV Resort.
  • Explore the scenic trails and wildlife at the nearby Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, easily accessible from Riverbend Hot Springs.
  • Experience the relaxing hot springs at Hot Springs Glamp Camp, where you can unwind after a day of adventure.

Big rigs should check out these parks

Most parks have electrical/sewer hookups

  • Many sites at Lakeview RV Park come equipped with full hookups, ensuring a comfortable stay.
  • Rio Lago RV Park offers convenient sewer hookups and electric connections for hassle-free camping.
  • At Cottonwood RV Park, you'll find well-maintained sites with essential utilities for your RV needs.

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