A quiet desert oasis, this state park provides peace and relaxation, beautiful cactus gardens, several trails and opportunities for fishing and canoeing in the Rio Grande. Leasburg Dam, constructed in 1908, channels water from the Rio Grande for irrigation in the Mesilla Valley. Nearby Fort Selden State Monument has a museum and ruins at the site of a 19th century army outpost. Special events at the park include "Sky Safaris" held a few times a year; local astronomers also lead star gazing sessions.

Recent Makeover
The park has attractive picnic and camping facilities on the Rio Grande, hiking trails, a modern restroom with showers, a new playground for the young at heart, a new campfire circle for evening programs, and a new visitor center with exhibits.

The Outdoor Classroom at Leasburg Dam State Park

Teachers know how well students respond to field trips. The Bosque Education Guide, a K-12 standards-based curriculum that uses the Rio Grande as its focus for learning, includes a new edition that pertains to the Rio Grande below Elephant Butte Dam. Visit this LINK to find out more information about the BEG. To schedule a field trip to Leasburg Dam, please call the park at the number listed below.  Consider applying for a Kids & Parks Transportation Grant!

Fort Selden
The adjacent Fort Selden State Monument has a museum and ruins at a 19th-century military outpost.

Getting There
Leasburg Dam State Park is located 15 miles north of Las Cruces on I-25. Take exit 19, to NM 157 west to the park entrance. 

FUN FACTS

Gate Hours
7 am - sunset

                  Park Manager
Evaristo Giron
575.524.4068
evaristo.giron@state.nm.us

                           Address
P.O. Box 6
Radium Springs, NM  88054

Land
293 acres

                         Elevation
4,000 feet

                   Precipitation
9.4 inches/year

Temperature
   January   59/29
  April       76/44
  July        94/54
  October   77/46

•Park Map

•Campsite Map

•Park Brochure

•Park Photo Tour

•Park Management Plan 2011