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Elephant Butte Lake State Park
101 NM-195, Elephant Butte, NM 87935
State park🪢 Leash required
36,000 acres
⭐ 4.6
3,210 reviews
New Mexico's largest state park in Elephant Butte allows leashed dogs on expansive beaches, trails, and campgrounds with water stations, parking, restrooms, and trash cans. Lake activities abound for pet-inclusive trips. Bring booties for hot sands.
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- Park
- Elephant Butte Lake State Park
- Type
- State park
- Location
- Elephant Butte, New Mexico
- Coordinates
- 33.1872, -107.1881
- Size
- 36,000 acres
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Casual visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.6 / 5 (3,210 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.5 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:No
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
Dog Parks Hub Vibe Score™
7.5/ 10
Great vibes
- · Water on-site
- · 36,000 acres of room
- · State Park destination
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Dog policy
New Mexico's largest state park. Leashed dogs on beaches + trails + campgrounds.
What this park has
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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