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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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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: 06-20-2025 - ongoing |
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Effective immediately, access to Rattlesnake Island is restricted. This urgent measure is in response to both the upcoming July 4th fireworks celebrations and unusually low water levels. The primary goal is to safeguard sensitive cultural resources that have become exposed by the receding water, while also managing public safety during the holiday period. The closure will be lifted when water levels rise after the winter season. Please obey all posted barricades and signage. Failure to do so will result in citations and/or expulsion from the park.
Posting Dates: 06-23-2025 - 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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Effective immediately, access to Rattlesnake Island is restricted. This urgent measure is in response to both the upcoming July 4th fireworks celebrations and unusually low water levels. The primary goal is to safeguard sensitive cultural resources that have become exposed by the receding water, while also managing public safety during the holiday period. The closure will be lifted when water levels rise after the winter season. Please obey all posted barricades and signage. Failure to do so will result in citations and/or expulsion from the park.
Posting Dates: 6/23/2025 - ongoing |
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Please be advised that the South Monticello and Rock Canyon boat ramps are currently closed due to low water levels. We anticipate reopening when water levels increase, and conditions allow.
Posting Dates: 6/30/2025 - ongoing |
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Due to current conditions, Stage II Fire Restrictions are now in effect at the state park. This prohibits building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove. Visitors can, however, use devices fueled solely by liquid petroleum or LPG fuels that can be turned on and off. These devices must only be used in an area that is barren or cleared of all overhead and surrounding flammable materials within three feet of the device. Smoking is prohibited, except within an enclosed vehicle or building. An exception to the campfire ban allows campfires on the lake shoreline in areas cleared of flammable vegetation for at least 100 feet.
Posting Dates: 6/20/2025 - 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): | 4,302.000 |
| Surface (Acres): | 5,918.000 |
| Volume (Acre Feet): | 131,232.000 |
Ramp Status | |
| Main Ramp (Open) | |
| Rock Canyon Ramp (Closed) | |
| Monticello Ramp (Closed) | |
| Last Updated 7/2/2025 | |
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State Park Law Enforcement Manager I - Elephant Butte Lake State Park (EMNRD #5652)
Posting Dates: 7/8/2025 - 7/29/2025 Please apply at SPO Job Listing |
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Park Law Enforcement Ranger II -Elephant Butte Lake State Park (EMNRD #10100131)
Posting Dates: 7/10/2025 - 7/29/2025 Please apply at SPO Job Listing |
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Park Law Enforcement Ranger II, UNDERFILL Non-Certified -Elephant Butte Lake State Park (EMNRD #10100131)
Posting Dates: 7/10/2025 - 7/29/2025 Please apply at SPO Job Listing |
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