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:: 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.
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: 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
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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 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 and Amenities
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
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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