Elephant Butte Lake
1st Day Hike Join Elephant Butte Lake State Parks in celebrating 2026 and walking across and learning about Elephant Butte Dam. Walk from the North at the Dirt Dam parking lot or South form the dam overlook. The north route is about a 3 mile round trip, the south route is about a 1/2 mile round trip. Foot traffic only is allowed on the Dam. The walk is free for NM Residents and regular Park Entrance Fee applies for out of state residents. Please bring exact cash or check or display a valid New Mexico State Parks annual pass.
Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: Salvador Gonzalez 575-740-5923