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Palomino Campground — Caballo Lake State Park

Warning 6 Alerts are In Effect

There are 6 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!

Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove is prohibited except in State Park developed camp and picnic grounds where grills and stoves are provided by the State Park. The use of devices fueled solely by liquid petroleum or LPG fuels that can be turned on and off is allowed. Such devices can only be used in an area that is barren or cleared of all overhead and surrounding flammable materials within three (3) feet of the device. Smoking is prohibited, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site/improved site, or while standing in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable material. Campfires are allowed on the lake shoreline in areas cleared of flammable vegetation for at least 30 feet

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.

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

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

Make it your goal to extinguish hot coals. If your campfire is too hot to touch, it's too hot to leave. Drown it with water, stir it with a shovel, and repeat until your campfire is out cold! Learn more from Smokey Bear.

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

Detail location of campground

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
    Park next to your site

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Good
  • Verizon
    Available
  • AT&T
    Good
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

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

FREE established camping

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


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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
  • Review photo of Palomino Campground — Caballo Lake State Park by Timothy N., June 14, 2024
  • Review photo of Palomino Campground — Caballo Lake State Park by Timothy N., June 14, 2024
  • Review photo of Palomino Campground — Caballo Lake State Park by Timothy N., June 14, 2024
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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
  • Review photo of Palomino Campground — Caballo Lake State Park by Jeffrey T., December 27, 2021
  • Review photo of Palomino Campground — Caballo Lake State Park by Jeffrey T., December 27, 2021
  • Review photo of Palomino Campground — Caballo Lake State Park by Jeffrey T., December 27, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to camp at Palomino Campground — Caballo Lake State Park?

    Camping at Palomino Campground — Caballo Lake State Park can cost between $30.00 and $35.00 depending on the site.

  • 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 good, and T-Mobile is unknown.