Established Camping
Appaloosa Area — Caballo Lake State Park
Appaloosa Area, near Caballo Lake State Park, is a well-equipped campground that caters to both tent and RV campers. With sites featuring water and electric hookups, it’s a practical choice for those looking to enjoy the great outdoors without sacrificing comfort.
Visitors have praised the clean facilities, including spotless bathrooms and convenient trash disposal. One camper noted, “The bathrooms are spotless!” which speaks volumes about the upkeep here. The campground also offers lovely picnic tables under gazebos, perfect for enjoying meals while soaking in the beautiful views of the surrounding mountains and the lake.
For those eager to explore, the nearby towns of Truth or Consequences, Hillsboro, and Hatch offer plenty of sightseeing opportunities. Campers have enjoyed short walking trails around the park and even a soak in the hot springs nearby. As one reviewer mentioned, “Dark enough with no moon to see the Milky Way—a rare treat these days.”
While the ground can be a bit rocky, making it less ideal for tent camping, the overall experience is enhanced by the friendly camp hosts and the daily patrols by rangers. Whether you're here for a weekend or a longer stay, Appaloosa Area provides a welcoming atmosphere and a chance to connect with nature.
Description
State Park
Caballo Lake State Park
Apaloosa campground has 23 sites that are tent and RV friendly with 30 am hookups, water, toilets and is pet friendly. No showers at this location. But it is located within walking distance to Caballo Lake and has pull through sites with electric and water to accomodate motorhomes, travel trailers, 5th wheels or tent camping
Location
Appaloosa Area — Caballo Lake State Park is located in New Mexico
Coordinates
32.909299656698984 N
107.30732369833987 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiGood
- VerizonAvailable
- AT&TAvailable
- T-MobileAvailable
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups