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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State Park Stage I Fire Restriction: Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove is prohibited except in State Park developed camp and picnic grounds where grills and stoves are provided by the State Park. The use of devices fueled solely by liquid petroleum or LPG fuels that can be turned on and off is allowed. Such devices can only be used in an area that is barren or cleared of all overhead and surrounding flammable materials within three (3) feet of the device. Smoking is prohibited, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site/improved site, or while standing in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable material.
Attention: The use of off-highway motor vehicles (OHVs) is prohibited in New Mexico State Parks, as stipulated by the NM OHV Act and State Park Regulations (NMSA 66-3-1011, 16-2-33 19 NMAC Ch 5 Sec 2.16 A).
Attention:: Reservations for the Corrals are for those with horses only.
Attention:: To ensure compliance with ADA regulations, vehicles parked at handicap campsites must visibly display a valid handicapped placard or possess a license plate indicating handicapped status; otherwise, relocation will be required.
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: 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 Max Reservation Window: View all DescriptionLocated 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 campingGeography: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. Services & Amenities:Within Park
Alerts and Important Information 16 MILES SOUTH OF TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES.
New Mexico State Parks/Southwest/Caballo Lake
New Mexico is beginning our Outdoor Recreation Plan and needs your input! The plan will:
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 Lake10 Palmino Road Caballo NM 87931 Phone Number: Project Office:
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