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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ATTENTION!: Water Alert for Caballo Lake State Park!
The Lakeside Recreation Area, which includes Comfort Stations at Stallion Campground, Appaloosa Campground, and Palomino Campground, is set to undergo renovations, upgrades, and repairs to its water supply system. The project will begin on April 17, 2024, with an anticipated completion date of June 4, 2024. Throughout the project, there will be NO water supply available. We strongly recommend utilizing the Riverside Campground, situated below Caballo Dam, to fill your holding tanks before arriving at the Lakeside Recreation Area. The Riverside Campground features two sets of Comfort Stations equipped with showers and washrooms. Alternatively, Percha Dam State Park is available for filling your holding tanks or utilizing the Comfort Stations. For questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the Park Office at (575) 743-3942, or reach out to Park Superintendent Abdon Aguirre at Send mail.
Attention:: Reservations for the Corrals are for those with horses only.
Attention:: ADA sites must display a Disability Parking Placard or have license plate with disabled signage, or you will be asked to relocate to a non-ADA site.
Attention:: Using an app to find Caballo Lake State Park?
On Google Maps, use "EV Charging Station" as your destination address for the Visitor Center. The iPhone maps app will use "Caballo Lake State Park". If you end up at Smith Ranch, turnaround, head south and make a left onto HWY 187 for six miles. Caballo Lake’s main entrance will be on the left.
ATTENTION!!! :

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.

Caballo Lake, NM

Current Category: Camping
See also: Day Passes
Located within short walking distance of Rio Grande River, Riverside Campground has pull through sites with electric and water to accommodate motorhomes, travel trailers, 5th wheels or tent camping. Appaloosa Campground is located within walking distance to Caballo Lake and had ...
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40 Pull-Through
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Appaloosa
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RIVERSIDE - PULL THRU
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RIVERSIDE - PULL THRU
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RIVERSIDE - PULL THRU
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STALLION CAMPGROUND - PULL THRU
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STALLION CAMPGROUND - PULL THRU
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STALLION CAMPGROUND - PULL THRU
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7 Accessible
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Electric Hookup: 20/30 Full Hookup - no
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Appaloosa
Camping
7
40 Pull-Through
Electric Hookup: 30 Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water
Appaloosa
Camping
7
40 Pull-Through
Electric Hookup: 30 Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water
Appaloosa
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7
40 Pull-Through
Electric Hookup: 30 Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water
Appaloosa
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7
40 Pull-Through
Electric Hookup: 30 Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water
Appaloosa
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7
40 Pull-Through
Electric Hookup: 30 Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water
Appaloosa
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7
40 Pull-Through
Electric Hookup: 30 Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water
Appaloosa
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7
40 Pull-Through
Electric Hookup: 30 Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water
Appaloosa
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7
40 Pull-Through
Electric Hookup: 30 Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water
Appaloosa
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7
40 Pull-Through
Electric Hookup: 30 Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water
Appaloosa
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40 Pull-Through
Electric Hookup: 30 Full Hookup - no
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Overview

Description

Located within short walking distance of Rio Grande River, Riverside Campground has pull through sites with electric and water to accommodate motorhomes, travel trailers, 5th wheels or tent camping. Appaloosa Campground is located within walking distance to Caballo Lake and had pull through sites with electric and water to accomodate motorhomes, travel trailers, 5th wheels or tent camping

Geography:

Rio Grande within walking distance at Riverside Campground surrounded by Cottonwood Trees. Caballo Lake is within walking distance of Appaloosa Campground

Recreation:

Fishing, rafting, wind surfing, kayaking, camping, birding, biking and walking, hiking(nearby trails). Boating recreation with boat ramp at Caballo Lake

Facilities:

Each electric site has electricity, water, trees with shelter and grill in place. Some sites have rock walls underneath shelter

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.

Booking Window

Camping

Wed Apr 17 2024 - Thu Oct 17 2024

Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.

Daily Entrance

Wed Apr 17 2024 - Fri May 17 2024

Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 30 Day(s) in advance.

Season Dates

Season Schedule

Park Season
Start
End
Peak
Mon Jan 01 2024
Tue Dec 31 2024
Peak
Wed Jan 01 2025
Wed Dec 31 2025
Services and Amenities
Within Park
  • Bbq Grills
  • Boat Launch Ramp
  • Boating
  • Cash Machine/Atm
  • Comfort Station
  • Dump Station
  • Fishing
  • Group Shelter
  • Handicap Access
  • Hiking Trail
  • Information Center
  • Jet Skiing
  • Parking
  • Picnic Areas
  • Picnic Tables
  • Playground
  • Sailing
  • Showers
  • Swimming
  • Toilet, Flush
  • Water Skiing
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Windsurfing/Sailboarding
Fees and Cancellation Policies

Facility Rates*
Park Season
Site Type
Nightly/Daily Rates
Peak Season
Jan 01 2024 -
Dec 31 2024
Daily Entrance
$5.00-$50.00
Camping
$10.00-$50.00
Peak Season
Jan 01 2025 -
Dec 31 2025
Daily Entrance
$5.00-$50.00
Camping
$10.00-$50.00

*Displayed rates do not reflect discounts, attribute fees (electrical hookups / water hookups), taxes or incremental charges

**Weekly rates may not be available for all sites

Getting There
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
32.86833, -107.30333
32°52'6"N, 107°18'12"W

Take Exit 59(I-25) Head North On NM187 & take 1st right handed turn North of I25 Bridge, head East on Caballo Down Road and take right on Caballo Dam frontage road and travel approximately 3/4 mile to Riverside Campground.

For Appaloosa Campground you travel North approximately 3/4 mile On NM187 off Exit 59, and take a left hand turn at Lakeside Recreation Sign, travel down Palomino Road approximately 1/4 mile and take right hand turn at Appaloosa Campground Sign.

Contact Information

Mailing Address:

Caballo Lake
P.O. BOX 32
Caballo  NM  87931
Phone Number:
Project Office: (575)743-3942
RA Phone Number: 1-877-664-7787 (Reservations)

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