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Explore New Mexico State Parks
Stage II Fire Restrictions: Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove is prohibited. 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.
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.
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.
Book a Campsite at Caballo Lake, NM
260 site(s) found
** Arrival dates earlier than the online-reservation-window may also be available at the campground.
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
Mon Jul 27 2026 - Wed Jan 27 2027Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.
Daily Entrance
Mon Jul 27 2026 - Wed Aug 26 2026Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 30 Day(s) in advance.
Primitive Camping
Mon Jul 27 2026 - Wed Jan 27 2027Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 6 Month(s) in advance.
Season Dates
Season Schedule
Park Season
Start
End
Peak
Thu Jan 01 2026
Thu Dec 31 2026
Peak
Fri Jan 01 2027
Fri Dec 31 2027
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
- Vault Toilet
- Water Skiing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Windsurfing/Sailboarding
Fees and Cancellation Policies
Facility Rates*
Park Season
Site Type
Nightly/Daily Rates
Peak Season
Jan 01 2026 -
Dec 31 2026
Jan 01 2026 -
Dec 31 2026
Daily Entrance
$10.00-$50.00
Camping
$20.00-$50.00
Peak Season
Jan 01 2027 -
Dec 31 2027
Jan 01 2027 -
Dec 31 2027
Daily Entrance
$10.00-$50.00
Camping
$20.00-$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
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.
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