Boat Ramps in New Mexico

New Mexico's boating options are limited by geography and water availability, but the lakes that do exist tend to offer exceptional scenery and less crowded conditions than comparable facilities in neighboring states.
Elephant Butte Reservoir on the Rio Grande in the southern part of the state is the largest lake in New Mexico and the primary boating destination. The reservoir is large and open, and the wind across its surface can be significant. Conditions change quickly out there, particularly in spring and during monsoon season from July through September, when afternoon thunderstorms can develop rapid