Fishing enthusiasts and boaters will find direct lake access at Stallion Campground, one of three camping areas within Caballo Lake State Park. The campground accommodates RVs up to 50 feet with full hookups including electric, water, and sewer connections, plus a dump station for those without sewer service. Sites feature fire pits and grills, with a pavilion providing shade and wind protection.
Paved roads provide easy access from Interstate 25, though highway noise can carry across the area depending on wind direction. The campground sits near the Appaloosa Campground — Caballo Lake State Park and other park facilities. Comfort stations offer running water and showers, though water temperature varies. Morning crane calls echo across the water, and dispersed camping options exist closer to the boat ramp for those preferring lakeside positioning.
Description
Stallion campground has 10 pull thru sites with electric that are RV and tent friendly. Showers and toilets a short walk from the campground.
Warning 8 Alerts are In Effect
There are 8 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 8 Alerts are In Effect
There are 8 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
The use of off-highway motor vehicles (OHVs) is prohibited in New Mexico State Parks, as stipulated by the NM OHV Act and State Park Regulations (NMSA 66-3-1011, 16-2-33 19 NMAC Ch 5 Sec 2.16 A).
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.
Please bring proof of your reservation with you to your campsite.
Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove is prohibited. 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.
To ensure compliance with ADA regulations, vehicles parked at handicap campsites must visibly display a valid handicapped placard or possess a license plate indicating handicapped status; otherwise, relocation will be required.
Reservations for the Corrals are for those with horses only.
Using an app to find Caballo Lake State Park? On Google Maps, use "EV Charging Station" as your destination address for the Visitor Center. The iPhone maps app will use "Caballo Lake State Park". If you end up at Smith Ranch, turnaround, head south and make a left onto HWY 187 for six miles. Caballo Lake’s main entrance will be on the left.
THE CUSTOMER MUST CONTACT THE PARK TO ADVISE THEM OF LATE ARRIVAL THE SITE WILL BE RELEASED FOR RESERVATIONS / FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED ON THE SECOND DAY AFTER 4:00 P.M.. NO REFUND WILL BE DUE.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundStallion 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
32.906777605420665 N
107.30919051568708 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 4/30/26
VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 37 usersLast on 4/30/26
AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 4/30/26
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 4/30/26
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 37 usersLast on 4/30/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 4/30/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
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
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 52 min from Las Cruces, NM
- 1 hr 27 min from El Paso, TX
- 2 hrs 11 min from Albuquerque, NM
- 3 hrs 50 min from Sierra Vista, AZ
