Elephant Butte is best but what's closer?
Hi All,
As you can tell by my subject line, I think Elephant Butte Lake in New Mexico is the best lake there is. Seriously, it's awesome. It's in the desert of NM, so it's like going to the beach without the sharks, jellyfish, and riptides. It's great because it's void of vegetation all around it. You put your pickup in 4WD and drive around the beach until you find a good spot. No ticks and chiggers and spiders and such. They have camper parking up on the ridge too. I wish I could go!
But I moved and now I live in Missouri. Elephant Butte is about 15 hours away by car, never mind the increased time towing a trailer. My wife has challenged me to find a closer lake, and that's what I'm asking for...
Is there a lake closer to MO (like OK/KS/NE) which has a clear shoreline that you can drive on? Lots of beach, little vegetation? If you know of one please point it out!
Thanks!
s10texan
As you can tell by my subject line, I think Elephant Butte Lake in New Mexico is the best lake there is. Seriously, it's awesome. It's in the desert of NM, so it's like going to the beach without the sharks, jellyfish, and riptides. It's great because it's void of vegetation all around it. You put your pickup in 4WD and drive around the beach until you find a good spot. No ticks and chiggers and spiders and such. They have camper parking up on the ridge too. I wish I could go!
But I moved and now I live in Missouri. Elephant Butte is about 15 hours away by car, never mind the increased time towing a trailer. My wife has challenged me to find a closer lake, and that's what I'm asking for...
Is there a lake closer to MO (like OK/KS/NE) which has a clear shoreline that you can drive on? Lots of beach, little vegetation? If you know of one please point it out!
Thanks!
s10texan
