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At Naturehills, we embrace nature. Below you will find a list of state parks in Albuquerque we have compiled for you.
LEASBURG DIVERSION DAM
Description
Leasburg Diversion Dam, Rio Grande Project, is on the Rio Grande 62 miles north of El Paso at the head of Mesilla Valley. Recreation at Leasburg is managed by the New Mexico State Parks under agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation. The park headquarters can be reached at (505) 524-4068. The park is open year-round. Leasburg Diversion Dam is listed in the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Elephant Butte Irrigation District. A visitor center operated by NM State Parks contains exhibits on history and wildlife of the area. The best fishing is late April through August in the Rio Grande River. Entry fees are charged during the main recreation season. Good access roads. The nearest community is Las Cruces, 15 miles south on Interstate 25. This small park with 140 acres of land provides fishing, canoeing, and kayaking in the Rio Grande River. Other features available include a modern campground, picknicking, childrens play facilities, and hiking.
Albuquerque Area Office
505 Marquette NW
Suite 1313
Albuquerque,NM,87102-2162
Phone: 505-248-5357
Email: bwirth@uc.usbr.gov
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Historic & Cultural Site
- Picnicking
- Visitor Center
- Wildlife Viewing
Directions
Site is 15 miles south from Las Cruces on I-25.
ELEPHANT BUTTE RESERVOIR
Description
Elephant Butte Dam and Reservoir, features of the Rio Grande Project, are on the Rio Grande, 125 miles north of El Paso, Texas. Recreation at Elephant Butte Reservoir is managed by the New Mexico State Parks under agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation. The park headquarters can be reached at 505-744-5421. Park open year-round. Elephant Butte Dam, constructed between 1911 and 1916, was a major engineering feat in its day. The enormous concrete dam is the major feature of the Elephant Butte National Register Historic District. New Mexico State Parks operates a visitor center that contains information on the construction of the dam. Best fishing is late April through August. Entry fees charged. Good access roads. Nearest full-service community is Truth or Consequences, 7 miles south. The smaller town of Elephant Butte is located adjacent to the State Park. Elephant Butte Reservoir is the largest reservoir and the largest state park in New Mexico. The 36,000-acre reservoir created in 1916 across the Rio Grande, is 40 miles long with more than 200 miles of shoreline. Fishing opportunities available for stripped bass, white bass, crappie, largemouth bass, walleye, and catfish. Over 200 camping and picnicking sites. There are 3 developed camps on the lake, concession-operated marinas, and stores.
Albuquerque Area Office
505 Marquette NW
Suite 1313
Albuquerque,NM,87102-2162
Phone: 505-462-3540
Email: rford@uc.usbr.gov
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Historic & Cultural Site
- Picnicking
- Visitor Center
- Water Sports
- Wildlife Viewing
Directions
Take I-25 north from El Paso, Texas, about 125 miles.
