Framed against the Caballo Mountains, this lake boasts an array of water recreation, such as boating, kayaking, canoeing, sailing, swimming, and fishing.

Choose from 170 campsites, with plenty of sites with utility hookups for RVs. There’s just as much to do off the water while hiking, horseback riding, birding, and picnicking.

• Park Elevation 4,447 ft
• Please see the Park Alerts section for more information

Amenities

• Lakeshore access 
• Boating Facilities:
  • 2 Boat Docks
  • 1 Boat Ramp
• Campground Facilities:
  • 4 Campgrounds
  • 170 Developed Campsites
  • 98 W+ E Sites (30 amp)
  • 10 W+ E Sites (50 amp)
  • 7 W+E+S Full Hookup Sites (50 amp)
  • Water in Campground
  • RV Dump Station
    • At Palomino Campground
  • Group Campsites:
    • *RV Rally Site with 54 W+E sites
• Primitive Camping:
  • Lakeshore Camping
  • Boat-in Camping
• Restrooms:
  • Restrooms with water
  • Showers
  • Vault Toilets
• Gardens
• Group Facilities:
  • Group Picnic Shelter
  • Group Camping*
• Playground

Travel Tips:

• Using an app to find Caballo Lake State Park?
  • On Google Maps use “EV Charging Station” as your destination for the “Visitor Center”
  • IPhone maps app is correct by typing Caballo Lake State Park
  • If you end up at Smith Ranch, turnaround head south and make a left onto HWY 187 for six miles and Caballo Lake’s main entrance will be on the left side.

CONTACT

Abdon Aguirre
Park Superintendent
abdon.aguirre@emnrd.nm.gov