Desert Cove Campground
Elephant Butte Lake State Park
Write a Review Desert Cove Camp Elephant Butte, NM 87935 575-744-5923 Official WebsiteGPS: 33.1881, -107.2082
Overview of Desert Cove Campground
Last Price Paid: $8
Reported by camper-778328 on 5/24/2024
Longest RV Reported: 44 feet (Class A)
Reported by Kalvin on 4/11/2021
Number of Sites 17
Pad Type gravel
Reservations yes
Elevation 4,461 ft / 1,359 m
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Desert Cove Campground 8 people have reviewed this location.
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Confirmed by 5 Users
Last reported 4/22/2023
Confirmed by 1 User
Last reported 4/22/2023
“Lakeside Camping ”
Reviewed 5/24/2024
| Nightly rate: | $8 |
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We dispersed at Long Point within state park—-right on the beach. Pit toilet up top but couldn’t beat the site location. Be wary of soft sand but otherwise a great spot. Paddled kayaks daily. Wind whipped up in the afternoons so very breezy from noon until after dark. Town was close by for necessities. Cell service okay. Only downside ... more
We dispersed at Long Point within state park—-right on the beach. Pit toilet up top but couldn’t beat the site location. Be wary of soft sand but otherwise a great spot. Paddled kayaks daily. Wind whipped up in the afternoons so very breezy from noon until after dark. Town was close by for necessities. Cell service okay. Only downside was some campers ran generators 24/7. Noise was challenging but if you get there during early part of week you might just have the place all to yourself. We paid $8 per night and had access to water and restrooms/showers at park locations.
camper-778328 would stay here again
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“Nice But No Lake Views”
Reviewed 4/22/2023
| Days stayed: | 14 |
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| Site Number: | 1 |
| RV Length: | 24' (Class B Plus) |
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There are several campgrounds in this state park. Desert Cove has the dump station and showers nearby. Showers are push button/lukewarm. I stayed in campsite #1 and #13 and both were great if you have dogs. The center campsites seemed close together and not that good if you have dogs. The one big disappointment is there are no lake vie... more
There are several campgrounds in this state park. Desert Cove has the dump station and showers nearby. Showers are push button/lukewarm. I stayed in campsite #1 and #13 and both were great if you have dogs. The center campsites seemed close together and not that good if you have dogs. The one big disappointment is there are no lake views.
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Ksreal would stay here again
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“Great spot”
Reviewed 4/11/2021
| Nightly rate: | $17 |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
| Site Number: | 15A |
| RV Length: | 44' (Class A) |
Overall Rating
Our first trip to T or C. Spacious campsites. Paved sites. Some have casitas for outside eating. Clean restrooms. Showers are closed for now. Dump site very close, on the way out Water pressure is on the low side, but very acceptable. ViaSat WiFi is an available option, but not inexpensive. Camp host--Scott was very know... more
Our first trip to T or C. Spacious campsites. Paved sites. Some have casitas for outside eating. Clean restrooms. Showers are closed for now. Dump site very close, on the way out
Water pressure is on the low side, but very acceptable. ViaSat WiFi is an available option, but not inexpensive.
Camp host--Scott was very knowledgeable, and helpful.
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Kalvin would stay here again
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“Nice base for exploring the lake ”
Reviewed 10/18/2020
| Nightly rate: | $14 |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
| Site Number: | 12 |
| RV Length: | 27' (Class C) |
Overall Rating
Campground well maintained and set up. Sure 12 offers good privacy due to large bushes on both sides. Asphalt parking pad, fire pit, table, shade structure. COVID restrictions in effect: open to NM residents ONLY, online reservations required (adds $4 per day reservation fee).
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c logan would stay here again
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“Average campground. Lake was a disappointment.”
Reviewed 10/20/2018
| Nightly rate: | $14 |
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| Days stayed: | 5 |
| Site Number: | 4 |
| RV Length: | 21' |
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This was an average campground, but being circular, the sites were more spacious than the straight-line layouts that I saw when passing the other campgrounds in the park. I camped in site 4, which was part black top and part dirt. Unfortunately, it was right next to the camp host, who saw fit to light up his site at night like a Christ... more
This was an average campground, but being circular, the sites were more spacious than the straight-line layouts that I saw when passing the other campgrounds in the park. I camped in site 4, which was part black top and part dirt. Unfortunately, it was right next to the camp host, who saw fit to light up his site at night like a Christmas tree.
Verizon 4G was weak but usable, with 2 bars, -107 dB, 4 Mbps down and 0.2 to 0.6 up.
The dump station was OK, except for a pothole right under where one's sewer outlet would be parked, which was filled with nasty brown liquid.
The water level in the lake was very low, and driving over the sand was risky, even with 4WD. I had hoped to visit Spaceport America, but it turned out to be just a hole in the desert that the State of New Mexico pours money into. The visitor center was nothing but a room in the back of the town visitor center, with posters and a toy spaceship. The only way to get to the spaceport was via a $50 bus tour from town, which I was told would take you to look at empty hangars and empty buildings. The town had a good little museum of local life and history, but there was nothing more in the area.
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Verizon 4G
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“Wonderful setting!”
Reviewed 4/18/2018
| Nightly rate: | $17 |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
| Site Number: | Desert Cove 6 |
| RV Length: | 35' (Class A) |
Overall Rating
We stayed at this park for 4 nights in early April 2018 in Desert Cove site 6. The park is located on the Elephant Butte Reservoir near the town of Truth or Consequences, an interesting artsy town. It is clean and well kept, quiet, and has sites to reserve or first come/first serve. There are trails but we did not hike any. Our site... more
We stayed at this park for 4 nights in early April 2018 in Desert Cove site 6. The park is located on the Elephant Butte Reservoir near the town of Truth or Consequences, an interesting artsy town. It is clean and well kept, quiet, and has sites to reserve or first come/first serve. There are trails but we did not hike any. Our site had 50 amp, water and a covered picnic table. Dump station was nearby as was the comfort station. Staff was pleasant. Our site felt private and looked out over a wilderness area. Plenty of quail to watch!
Verizon 4G
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“Nice desert hikes and lake views”
Reviewed 11/1/2017
| Nightly rate: | $14 |
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| Days stayed: | 9 |
| Site Number: | 10 |
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Spent some time here following the Rio Grande from Taos NM. Quiet off season camping moderate temps and hot spring soaking in T or C.
Cptbuck would stay here again
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“Would stay again”
Reviewed 7/11/2017
| Nightly rate: | $14 |
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| Days stayed: | 7 |
| RV Length: | 26' (Class A) |
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Stayed for a week in mid April with no reservation. Very nice park & very close to city of T or C NM. Nice walking trail about 1.5 miles, easy walking. Campground host friendly & appeared to work to help keep a clean park. Showers were kept clean & like alot of state parks everywhere the shower stalls are a little tight for a tubby guy... more
Stayed for a week in mid April with no reservation. Very nice park & very close to city of T or C NM. Nice walking trail about 1.5 miles, easy walking. Campground host friendly & appeared to work to help keep a clean park. Showers were kept clean & like alot of state parks everywhere the shower stalls are a little tight for a tubby guy, but that's because of Wildthings great cooking Many things to in Truth or Consequences to see & do.
Happy Hippie & Wild Thing would stay here again
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“OHV/ATV Parking Not Allowed”
noted 4/20/2023
We called this state park asking if we could unload our ATV from our toy hauler if we stay there. We told her we would not be riding it … just parking it. She said unloading it is not allowed. We don’t have a walled garage, so it sits in our living room. That changed our plans to stay there. Just want others hauling ATVs/OHVs to be aware of this rule.
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Amenities
Hookups
- 50 Amp
- 30 Amp
- 20 Amp
- water
- Partial Hookups
Recreation
- boat ramp
- fishing
- picnic area
- playground
- recreation trail
- swimming beach
- water access
Site Amenities
- big rig
- fire ring
- picnic table
Facilities
- restrooms: flush
- trash
Pets
- pets
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