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Elephant Butte Lake State Park
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| The largest and most popular lake in New Mexico, Elephant Butte Lake State Park provides a setting for every imaginable water sport. The visitor center offers regional interpretive exhibits. The mild climate of the area makes this park a popular year-round destination. |
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A Desert Paradise
This is one of my favorite state parks. The fishing is the best Ive found in New Mexico. It even rivals some of the fresh water lakes in Texas. Most of the lake is Perfect for swimming and boating and there are a couple of boat rental companies stationed on the lake. For the fishermen who would like to familiarize themselves with the lake there are several fishing guides and charters in the area.
Written by Mike 3
21-Jun-2008
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Great view RV places
My family and me spent a night here with our RV. All places, including the non-reservation-needed places have a very nice view on the lake. Just perfect. Maybe the best place to stay when travelling between El Paso and Albuquerque.
Written by Chris
15-Jul-2008
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Fun in the Sun
We are planning another 10 day stay, this will be our third year. We enjoy everything
about this lake. Plenty of room to play on the water, fishing is fair to good, nice showers. And Great marinas.
Written by Penny Mac
31-Mar-2009
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| History of the Area: |
| Over 100 million years ago, the area was part of a vast shallow ocean. Once the sea receded, the area was the favorite hunting ground of the tyrannosaurus rex dinosaur. Evidence of the Rex, the largest land-dwelling predator of all time, and other species of dinosaur have been discovered in area rock formations. |
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| Elephant Butte Lake State Park headquarters are five miles north of Truth or Consequences via I-25 exit 83. |
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