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Palomino Campground — Caballo Lake State Park

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OHV's are not allowed to be operated within the Park boundaries.

Reservations for the Corrals are for those with horses only.

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.

Please bring proof of your reservation with you to your campsite.

Palomino Campground is located near Caballo Lake State Park in New Mexico. The terrain consists of open spaces with sparse vegetation and is situated near the Caballo Mountains. Temperatures can range from 30°F in winter to 95°F in summer, and nearby attractions include Caballo Lake for fishing and boating, as well as hiking trails in the surrounding area.

Description

NM State Parks & Recreation

Caballo Lake State Park

This campground has 6 campsites for RVs with full hookups. Pets welcome, accessible site available. Showers and toilets a short walk from camping.

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Location

Palomino Campground — Caballo Lake State Park is located in New Mexico

Directions

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.

Address

10 Palmino Road
Caballo, NM 87931

Coordinates

32.91033116150483 N
107.30831590180544 W

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Access

Drive-In
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WiFi
Good
Verizon
Available
AT&T
Unknown
T-Mobile
Available

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

Picnic Table
Reservable
Showers
Electric Hookups
Toilets
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Sanitary Dump
Sewer Hookups
Water Hookups
30 Amp Hookups
50 Amp Hookups
Big Rig Friendly

Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.

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Drive Time

52 min from Las Cruces
1 hr 27 min from El Paso
2 hrs 10 min from Albuquerque
3 hrs 50 min from Sierra Vista

Carole B.

Scout

Reviewed May. 2, 2025

Nice campground

Nice facilities—good views

SiteAppaloosa 8

Month of VisitMay

Timothy N.

Guide

Reviewed Jun. 14, 2024

Great NM State Park

Very clean and well maintained. Staff were very friendly. No shade for the trailer, but the covered picnic table was good. Electric hookup worked. Water was off due to water system maintenance. We were able to fill up at the campground below the dam. Quiet at night, just some road noise from the highway. The lake is great with easy access for kayaking at the boat ramp. We would stay here again.

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Month of VisitMay

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Jeffrey T.

Guide

Reviewed Dec. 27, 2021

Very well maintained

We stayed for Christmas weekend and the park is very well taken care of. There are numerous trails outlined by rocks, and there's a variety of trails to go down to the Caballo Lake reservoir. We stayed in the Palamino Loop which has a nice view of the lake with full RV hookups, but the spots did feel cramped.

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Month of VisitDecember

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Palomino Campground — Caballo Lake State Park have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Palomino Campground — Caballo Lake State Park has 30 amp and 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

What is the max vehicle length at Palomino Campground — Caballo Lake State Park?

Palomino Campground — Caballo Lake State Park allows vehicles up to 50 feet.

Are fires allowed at Palomino Campground — Caballo Lake State Park?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Palomino Campground — Caballo Lake State Park, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Palomino Campground — Caballo Lake State Park have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Palomino Campground — Caballo Lake State Park does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Palomino Campground — Caballo Lake State Park?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is available, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is available.

How hard is it to get a campsite at Palomino Campground — Caballo Lake State Park?

Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Palomino Campground — Caballo Lake State Park. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Palomino Campground — Caballo Lake State Park, try setting up a text message Alert at TheDyrt.com/alerts

Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Palomino Campground — Caballo Lake State Park?

There are 6 campsites at Palomino Campground — Caballo Lake State Park and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert at TheDyrt.com/alerts

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