Elephant Butte

New Mexico, United States

Depth

Visibility

4m - 11m

Entry

Shore

Experience Level

Beginner

About Elephant Butte

This dive site, called Elephant Butt, is located in the Elephant Butte Reservoir. It was created due to a dam being built in 1916 across the Rio Grande. It is 40 miles long with 200 or more miles of shoreline. It is New Mexico's number one water recreation area. It is very popular with water skiers, jet skiers and boaters so take care when diving.

Elephant Butte Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Inland

Entry Type

Shore

Max Depth

—

Visibility Range

4m – 11m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas

—

Marine Life

Various

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