Best Equestrian Camping near Caballo, NM
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Best Equestrian Sites Near Caballo, NM (6)
1. Caballo Lake State Park Campground
Arrey, New Mexico8 Reviews•30 Photos•142 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
2. Elephant Butte Lake RV Resort
Elephant Butte, New Mexico8 Reviews•40 Photos•39 SavesElephant Butte Lake RV Resort offers 140 full hook-up sites with big rig, level sites up to 70 feet. 20, 30 and 50 amp service is available. Daily or monthly rates, cable TV, covered patio with picnic tables and BBQ grills by the lounges. Elephant Butte Lake RV Resort offers free Wi-Fi.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
3. Caballo Lake RV Park
Caballo, New Mexico4 Reviews•22 Photos•32 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
4. North Star Mesa Dispersed Camping
Mimbres, New Mexico1 Review•3 Photos•12 Saves- Fires
- Phone Service
- RVs
- Tents
- Equestrian
- Standard (Tent/RV)
5. BLM Near City of Rocks
Faywood, New Mexico1 Review•3 Photos•6 SavesBLM land near the City of Rocks entrance
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- RVs
- Tents
- Equestrian
6. Sapillo Campground
Be the first to review!Hanover, New Mexico•4 SavesThis is a nice shady campground under ponderosa pines.
Sapillo is an undeveloped campground under ponderosa pine and is a favorite of group campers.
No reservations are necessary. First come - first serve. All Gila NF campgrounds have a 14-day stay limit.
There is no firewood available. Please bring your own if you plan on building a fire.
Please "Pack It In, Pack It Out" and do not dispose of trash in the campfire rings.
There are numerous dispersed camping sites in the campground.
- Fires
- RVs
- Tents
- Group
- Equestrian
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Recent Equestrian Reviews in Caballo
22 Reviews of 6 Caballo Campgrounds
Michael D.
Traveler
BLM Near City of Rocks
Open BLM land
This is open BLM land. When you turn off Highway 61, you go through a gate. There are multiple pull-outs along the road. Great views, desert terrain. I have good cell service, and my home fi hot spot is working great.
Brian and Janet S.
Guide
Caballo Lake State Park Campground
Beautiful place
When I called about availability we were told there were a lot of dry spots available. Works for us! When we got there the person at gate had no idea where the campgrounds were and would not let us check out sites without paying for day use. The campground had water shutoff on Memorial Day weekend. No bathrooms or showers.
Management aside, this place is gorgeous. We dry camped by lake right under mountains. Would not pay for campground with no water but for $10 to dry camp by the water, love it.
Great T-Mobile service. Easy to access.
Jorge G.Guide
North Star Mesa Dispersed Camping
Secluded, clear beautiful skies
There are plenty of nice spots to camp along North Star Road, north of Mimbres, NM. You'll find dispersed campsites with fire-rings all along the edges of the road and on spur forest roads sprouting from it. North Star Road is usually well maintained and most vehicles should make it to at least North Star Mesa.
Nothing in terms of services and amenities, but nice hiking nearby. Very clear skies at night.
As always, please follow LNT principles when dispersed camping.
- JJohn R.
Legend
Elephant Butte Lake RV Resort
Oasis in NM.
Nice level Lake view spot. Easy access to site and dump station. Fire pit and shade over picnic table.
- EEric L.Traveler
Caballo Lake State Park Campground
Very nice place.
Very helpful staff. The place was very clean and spacious. There are plenty of places to hike and fish. Great place to take the family to create memories.
Brett D.Legend
Caballo Lake RV Park
Nice campground
Campground is very nice with great views. Grounds are well kept. Bathhouse is clean. Water in the showers are annoying because it auto cuts off after about 10-15 seconds and you have to keep it going for at least a minute or two to get hot water. Sites are close but separated my some bushes. The Dyrt app says there is WiFi which there isn’t and also that there are sewer hookups which they aren’t. Not a problem but just fyi.
Bambi K.GuideElephant Butte Lake RV Resort
Super clean and huge lots
We spent the whole winter here 2021
- CCori C.Traveler
Elephant Butte Lake RV Resort
Shelter from the Storm
We were going to dry camp, but there was a windy, rainy storm going on. We pulled in to Elephant Butte RV Park in the dark, called the security number, and he directed us to a spot. It was easy to hook up, to pull in, easy to pull out with our 36’ 5th wheel. Really nice people! 
- BButch K.
RangerCaballo Lake State Park Campground
Great wide open spacious gravel flat areas
The park is on the lake it's named after. They have a brand new visitor Center opened yesterday December 11, 2021. There are views of the lake and the nearby mountains. The sites are spacious and spread out on flat level gravel. There are a few tall trees but there are shrubs and some small Juniper and Pinyon tree's. It is not far off of I 25. There is another state park within 10 miles on the other side of the dam. You can sometimes hear highway noise from 817. You can see the traffic on I-25.
david E.
ScoutCaballo Lake State Park Campground
Caballo state park
Quiet campgrounds a bit on top of each other but the services are excellent
- LLinGuide
Caballo Lake State Park Campground
Great views of Caballo Mountains and Lake
This campground is not far from I-25, not far from Truth or Consequences, with easy access on paved roads. There is a dump and water fill station as well as sites with electric and water, fire pits, a grill, and a pavillion with half walls for shade and privacy. Dispersed camping is available down by the lake near the boat ramp. Cell coverage is iffy, at best. Comfort Stations are clean, toilets have running water. There is only cold water at sink, and sporadic warm but mostly cold water in showers. There are no surfaces to set things down on. Only very few hooks in shower and toilet stalls. Waking up with calls from the cranes across the lake made my day happy! You’ll enjoy the sounds of night creatures, although the noise from I-25, depending on the direction of the wind, can be deafening, especially if you are in a tent. Bring ear plugs! Sunsets are breathtaking! If it were warmer I’d love to go out on my paddle board. I’d come back to this campground again and again!
Jeffrey T.GuideElephant Butte Lake RV Resort
Pie Shaped Site
We travel with 3 dogs, so they moved me from site 23 to site 27. It was a site with plenty of room for our dog fence. It was in a nice corner of the park with immediate road access.
- RRobert R.Scout
Elephant Butte Lake RV Resort
Excellent stay, very clean and accommodating.
We stayed there for three nights. A very short drive to Elephant Butte State Park. Site was pretty level, very quiet and peaceful. Staff was very easy to get a hold of during business hours. Security patrols the park regularly.
- Mike H.Ranger
Elephant Butte Lake RV Resort
Beautiful location
Very clean, well kept resort. Almost full. We were here in early June and the day temperatures were in the low 100’s with very low humidity. Sites are pretty tight with close neighbors. WiFi is good. Didn’t try the cable. Location is convenient to the lake and shopping. Boat rentals are available at the nearby state park. Lake was made from the Rio Grande to furnish water for the area south.
- SSue B.Guide
Caballo Lake State Park Campground
Yes
Campsites are well sized and maintained. Bathrooms not open. Beautiful lake. Close to beautiful Gila National Forest. Ride on hwy 152 was awesome. Close to Elephant Butte’s perfect beaches. W/E. There are a few FHU.
SMCadventures4u .GuideElephant Butte Lake RV Resort
Very clean, modern park.
Very clean park. Concrete roads and gravel sites. Very nice shower/laundry facility. Sites are a little close upfront and the road noise can be a bit of an issue. Good cell service with Verizon and AT&T. Nice area to visit with the lake and dam close by.
- Amber N.Guide
Caballo Lake RV Park
Quit Stop
Was a big grass camping area lots of space. Close to the water from camping sites....Grills tables and shade area....
- Amber N.Guide
Elephant Butte Lake RV Resort
Family Day hang out July 2019
Always worth going
Brittany N.GuideCaballo Lake RV Park
Beautiful
A little rocky but beautiful lake. You can either stay on the north side of the damn where the lake is or stay on the south side where the Rio grande runs. We decided to stay on the river. Decent camp spots. We tried swimming across the Rio Grande. That shot was hard 😂
Chuck T.GuideCaballo Lake State Park Campground
paradise in the desert
nice area, near Truth or Consequences. we camped with water and electric for a few days then parked down on the lake and primitive camped for a few more...fire pits, grills, covered picnic tables..clean bathrooms..
Christy L.GuideCaballo Lake State Park Campground
Caballo lake state park,NM
I come out here to mostly kayak, fish & walk my dogs. Kayaking is best when the sunrises because you get a beautiful view of it rising behind the mountains. My dogs enjoy exploring the surrounding area.
- Christy L.Guide
Caballo Lake RV Park
Caballo lake
Great place to kayak especially when the sun rises you will see it over the mountains. My favorite part about caballo lake is floating down from elephant butte to caballo lake in a giant floaty.
Guide to Caballo
Horse camping in New Mexico offers a unique blend of stunning landscapes and equestrian-friendly facilities, making it a perfect getaway for horse lovers.
Campers appreciate these amenities for horses
- The Caballo Lake State Park Campground features spacious sites with access to drinking water and electric hookups, ideal for equestrian campers.
- At Elephant Butte Lake RV Resort, you'll find well-maintained facilities including picnic tables and fire pits, perfect for relaxing after a day of riding.
- Caballo Lake RV Park offers a variety of amenities such as sanitary dump stations and water hookups, ensuring a comfortable stay for both you and your horse.
Equestrian campers like these nearby activities
- Enjoy fishing and hiking opportunities at Caballo Lake State Park Campground, where the scenic views of the lake and mountains enhance your outdoor experience.
- The Elephant Butte Lake RV Resort is just a short drive from Elephant Butte State Park, offering additional trails and water activities for equestrian enthusiasts.
- Explore the beautiful landscapes around Caballo Lake RV Park, where you can kayak or float down the Rio Grande, making for an adventurous day out.
Equestrian campgrounds include unique features
- Caballo Lake State Park Campground allows pets and features fire pits, making it a welcoming spot for horse owners looking to enjoy a campfire after a day of riding.
- The Elephant Butte Lake RV Resort is known for its large, level lots that accommodate big rigs and provide easy access for horse trailers.
- Caballo Lake RV Park offers a peaceful environment with clean facilities, ensuring a pleasant stay for both you and your equine companions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near Caballo, NM?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Caballo, NM is Caballo Lake State Park Campground with a 4.1-star rating from 8 reviews.
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