Elephant Butte

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Elephant Butte which includes tranquil scenes and a lake or waterhole
Elephant Butte featuring a lake or waterhole, landscape views and a sandy beach
Elephant Butte showing tranquil scenes and a lake or waterhole
Elephant Butte featuring a sandy beach and tranquil scenes
Elephant Butte showing tranquil scenes and a lake or waterhole
Climb ochre hills and follow the mossy shoreline of the scenic state park, a destination for camping, kayaking and fishing.

Elephant Butte is a town located on a large reservoir of the Rio Grande that shares its name with a sprawling state park. The picturesque region is studded with the red rock formations of the Jornada del Muerto desert basin, one of which is shaped like an elephant. Try thrilling activities and relax at hot spring spas in Elephant Butte.

Most visit the town to explore the Elephant Butte Lake State Park that lines the eastern outskirts of the town. Sunbathe on the pebbly beaches that offer panoramic views of New Mexico’s largest lake and its surrounding red hills.

Follow some of the 15 miles (24 kilometers) of scenic trails on foot or by mountain bike to reach the secluded regions of the park. Go fishing from one of the piers or try scuba diving, sailing and water skiing in the park.

See the landmarks of the town of Elephant Butte, such as the Church at the Butte and the Turtleback Mountain Resort. This luxury resort is home to the Sierra del Rio Championship Golf Course amid stunning mountainous scenery.

Visit the neighboring town of Truth or Consequences, where the odorless and therapeutic hot springs have created a spa culture. Wander through its old town center to admire the works of art in Las Palomas Plaza.

Take a guided tour of Spaceport America, just 1-hour southeast of Elephant Butte by car. Learn about the exciting future of space travel and experience G-force in a simulator. The terminals have fascinating futuristic designs and contain spaceships by innovators Virgin Galactic and SpaceX.

In this area, anticipate scorching summers with countless sunny days and harsh winters with snowy peaks. The town is located on the western shore of the Rio Grande in the serene rocky region of Sierra County. It stands between the towns of Rock Canyon and Truth or Consequences in the central section of New Mexico.

Fly to the Albuquerque International Airport or El Paso International Airport, roughly 130 miles (210 kilometers) away.

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501 Mcadoo St, Truth or Consequences, NM
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Truth or Consequences, an IHG Hotel
2.5 out of 5
2201 F.G. Amin Street, Truth or Consequences, NM
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Pelican Spa
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2.5 out of 5
306 S Pershing St, Truth or Consequences, NM
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Dam Site Historic District Casitas
Dam Site Historic District Casitas
3 out of 5
55 Dam Site Rd, Truth or Consequences, NM
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