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 is tentatively scheduled to start on May 6, with an expected completion by the end of June. 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, cancellations 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.
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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.

Services & 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
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:
  • 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:

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