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Tour of Elephant Butte Lake State Park |
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9 The shoreline on the north side of the dam provides some nice areas for hiking and site seeing. Some of the coves and inlets may be a good place to fish from shore. |
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10 Here you can see the dam barrier. No access is permitted past this point. |
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11 Just west of the dam, you can see Elephant Butte looming in the distance, with the Rio Grande river in the foreground. A short distance downstream is the Paseo Del Rio Campground. |
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12 Continuing northward on the west shoreline of Elephant Butte Lake you will come to the area know as the "Dirt Dam". |
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13 Although the lake is at a lower level this year (2001), large inlet coves like this are great spots to fish, water ski, or enjoy the sandy beach areas. |
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14 The opposite shore in this picture could be a good spot for fishing. These type areas are the ideal place to visit if the wind and weather picks up. |
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15 As the cove opens up into open water, you will notice other land features like Horse Island, and Rattlesnake Island. |
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16 The beautiful mountain scenery along the east shore of Elephant Butte Lake is a pleasure no matter what area of the lake you prefer. |
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Tour of Elephant Butte Lake State Park |
New
Mexico State Parks Elephant Butte Lake Caballo Lake Rio Grande River |