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he Caballo Mountains serve as a majestic backdrop for
Caballo Lake State Park. The park boasts a full array of
water recreation, winter waterfowl watching, and cactus
gardens in bloom.
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H2O Hangout
Boating, sailing, swimming, water skiing, fishing and windsurfing are some of the wet and wild activities available at the Park. Lake and river provide anglers with the opportunity to catch a variety of fish including catfish, largemouth bass, walleye, white bass, crappie, bluegill, northern pike and sunfish.
Country Cactus
Visitors can stroll among yuccas, century plants, ocotillos, prickly pears, and other desert cacti growing in the park's two cactus gardens. Most of these cactus provide beautiful blooms in late March and early April.
Getting There
Caballo Lake State Park is 16 miles south of Truth or Consequences via I-25 exit 59 and NM 187.
Facilities |
Activities |
Visitor Center |
Camping |
Group Shelter |
Picnicking |
Developed Sites (135) |
Fishing |
Electric Sites (63) |
Boating |
RV Dump Station |
Water Skiing |
Restrooms |
Wildlife Viewing |
Showers |
Sailing |
Playground |
Geology Exploration
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Park Map
Park Brochure
Park Management Plan
Park Photo Tour
Fast Facts
Getting the latest Water Levels...
Gate Hours
24 hours
Park Superintendent
Saul Baquerra
(575) 743-3942
saul.baquerra@state.nm.us
Address
P.O. Box 32
Caballo, NM 87931
Land
5,300 acres
Lake Surface
11,500 acres
Elevation
4,100 feet
Precipitation
8 inches/year
Temperature
January 60/24
April 78/41
July 95/60
October 78/41
Fire Restrictions
Fire restrictions lifted
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