Elephant Butte Lake State Park - A visitor center offers regional exhibits, but most people here are more interested in watersports. This is New Mexico's largest lake, and the locals are letting it go to waste. Caballo Lake State Park - a second watersports venue, Caballo Lake is set against an attractive mountain backdrop. Pancho Villa State Park - historical exhibits and a botanical garden feature in this commemorative park. Rockhound State Park - a park for a scramble in the foothills of the rugged Little Florida Mountains, Rockhound is rich in agates and quartz.
Hiking trails explore the park.
Leasburg Dam State Park - a park for canoeing and kayaking or a spot of fishing. Neighboring Fort Selden State Monument is a 19th century army post with museum and trails.