Several state parks are currently managing for seasonal closures and it is important for visitors to continue to check for details on specific park hours of operation and additional information before visiting.
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Several state parks are currently managing for seasonal closures and it is important for visitors to continue to check for details on specific park hours of operation and additional information before visiting.


Attention: OHV's are not allowed to be operated within the Park boundaries.
Attention: Please bring proof of your reservation with you to your campsite.
NO SHOW POLICY : THE CUSTOMER MUST CONTACT THE PARK TO ADVISE THEM OF LATE ARRIVAL, THE SITE WILL BE RELEASED FOR RESERVATIONS / FIRST COME FIRST SERVED ON THE SECOND DAY AFTER 4:00 P.M.. NO REFUND WILL BE DUE.
ATTENTION:: Make it your goal to extinguish hot coals. If your campfire is too hot to touch, it's too hot to leave. Drown it with water, stir it with a shovel, and repeat until your campfire is out cold! Learn more from Smokey Bear.
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Description

Located within short walking distance of Rio Grande River. Percha Dam State Park Campground has pull through sites with electric and water to accommodate motorhomes, travel trailers, 5th wheels or tent camping.
Region/District: South West / Caballo Lake State Park

Geography:

Rio Grande within walking distance surrounded by Cottonwood Trees.

Recreation:

Fishing, rafting, kayaking, camping, birding, biking and walking(nearby trails), boating within 5 miles at nearby Caballo Lake

Facilities:

Each electric site has electricity, water, trees with shelter and grill in place. Some sites have rock walls along with shelter. 2 sets of Comfort stations with showers in Comfort Station that is nearest site #30

Nearby Attractions:

Caballo Lake, Elephant Butte Lake, Hatch New Mexico(RED AND GREEN CHILE), Gila National Forest, Gila Cliff dwellings, Ghost Towns and White Sands.

Services & Amenities:

Within Park
  • Birding
  • Camping
  • Drinking Water
  • Full service restrooms with showers
  • Shelter, Table and Ground Grill
Less Than 1000 Feet
  • Fishing
  • Trails
  • Vault Toilet
Greater Than 1 Mile
  • Boating
Alerts and Important Information
16 MILES SOUTH OF TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES.
New Mexico is beginning our Outdoor Recreation Plan and needs your input! The plan will:
  • Address the state and nation's outdoor recreation trends and their economic impacts
  • Inventory the state's resources and address how best to protect them
  • Help determine the state's priorities for awarding federal funds from the Land and Water Conservation Fund

Day Passes - Important Information

Day Use Pass Entrance Permits should be printed and placed on your dashboard so that it is visible to Park Rangers at all times. Failure to display the permit could result in a citation. If you are unable to print your permit, please proceed immediately to a self-pay station in the park and follow the instructions found there for filling out a Self Pay Permit.

Contact Information:

Mailing Address:

Percha Dam
PO BOX 32
Caballo  NM  87931
Phone Number:
Information:  (575)743-3942
RA Phone Number: 1-877-664-7787 (Reservations)