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Come & enjoy the largest lake in New Mexico!


 
Rock Canyon Marina - Elephant Butte Lake, NM


Quick Facts

Elephant Butte Lake was created by a dam across the Rio Grande in 1916.  Truly a jewel in the desert, our lake is over 50 miles long with more than 300 miles of shoreline.  There are three developed marina's on the lake with water craft rentals, boating supplies, and restaurants.  Elephant Butte is named for a volcanic rock near the dam which resembles an elephant.  With over 36,000 surface acres of water surrounded by mountains, Elephant Butte is a recreational paradise!

  Annual Events - Elephant Butte & Sierra County

FEBRUARY
Bass Tournaments (various)
Pecan Festival in Chuchillo

MARCH
Bass Tournaments (various)

APRIL
Easter Sunrise Service
Kite Festival
ABA/AlamoTournaments

MAY
T or C Fiesta
Fiesta Open Tournament
ABA Tournament
NM Parks RV & Boat Show

JUNE
Chile Cookoff
Drag Boat Races
Bass Tournaments (various)

JULY
Fireworks on the Lake
ABA Tournament
EBBA Tournament

AUGUST
Drag Boat Races
Bass Tournaments (various)
Golf Tournaments (various)

SEPTEMBER
EB CoC Balloon Regatta
Over the Dam Fun Run
Alamo Bass Tournaments
Golf Tournaments (CHF)

OCTOBER
Destination Sierra County-A regional fair of art/culture
Fall Festival
Sierra County Fair
Geronimo Days
State Fiddlers Contest
DWF Golf Tournament

NOVEMBER
Rio Grande Sailing Club
Commander's Cup
Christmas Crafts Show

DECEMBER
Weekend of Lights
Beachwalk Luminaries
Lighted Boat Parade
Night Golf Tournament

For more details on dates and contact info, please visit the Elephant Butte Chamber of Commerce Web site at www.elephantbuttecoc.com

 

 

Local Activities & Attractions

Fishing on Elephant Butte Lake
Golfing
Houseboat Rentals, Boating & Water Sports
Hiking Trails
Hot Springs/Mineral Baths
Historic Villages & Ghost Towns
Visit local wineries
Art Galleries, Museums & Studios
Elephant Butte Lake State Park
Geronimo Spr ings Museum
Callahan's Auto Museum
Caballo Lake State Park



Elephant Butte Facts

Elevation:4764'

Population: 2,000 in EB, 10,000 in Sierra County

Climate: Mild

Average Annual Temp: Winter 48 deg
Summer 92 deg

Average Humidity:
10 to 15%

Sunshine:
85% of the year

Precipitation:
10" to 12" annually

 

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PO Box 898
Yapple Canyon Road
Elephant Butte, NM 87935
Gary & Julie Plaggemeyer, Manager                                                    Steve Bell, Owner

 For reservations e-mail: rvcedarcove@yahoo.com
or call (575) 744-4472

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This page last updated 1/18/2008.

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