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Day-use hours at the state park are from 6:00AM to 9:00PM daily. Any visitation after 9:00PM must pay for overnight camping.
Posting Dates: 06-20-2025 - ongoing |
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Please be advised that the South Monticello boat ramp is currently closed due to low water levels. We anticipate reopening when water levels increase, and conditions allow.
Posting Dates: 12/15/2025 - ongoing |
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The Rock Canyon Comfort Station will be closed for the season effective, 10/1/2025 through 4/30/2026.
Posting Dates: 10/1/2025 - ongoing |
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Due to the inherent hazards posed by low water levels, the Cliffs Area of the state park will remain closed indefinitely.
Posting Dates: 6/20/2025 - ongoing |
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Stage II Fire Restrictions: Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove is prohibited. 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. Campfires within 100' of the lakeshore are permitted.
Posting Dates: 4/8/2026 - ongoing |
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Metal detecting within a state park is prohibited unless a visitor obtains the superintendent’s permission to use metal detectors for scientific activities such as projects permitted through the New Mexico cultural properties review committee or to retrieve lost items. (NMAC 19.5.2.24)
Posting Dates: 8/7/2025 - ongoing |
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The use of off-highway motor vehicles (OHVs) is prohibited in New Mexico State Parks, as stipulated by the NM OHV Act and State Park Regulations (NMSA 66-3-1011, 16-2-33 19 NMAC Ch 5 Sec 2.16 A).
Posting Dates: 6/20/2025 - ongoing |
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| Elevation (MSL): | 4,319.000 |
| Surface (Acres): | 8,846.000 |
| Volume (Acre Feet): | 251,465.000 |
Ramp Status | |
| Main Ramp (Open) | |
| Rock Canyon Ramp (Open) | |
| Monticello Ramp (Closed) | |
| Last Updated 4/6/2026 | |
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MEO Law Enforcement Park Ranger - Elephant Butte Lake State Park (EMNRD #5751)
Posting Dates: 3/25/2026 - 4/22/2026 Please apply at SPO Job Listing |
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Seasonal Laborer - Elephant Butte Lake State Park
Posting Dates: 3/17/2026 - 4/24/2026 To apply, please contact Sonny Sanchez at (575) 744-5923 |