Caballo Lake State Park campground
Caballo Lake State Park
What's on-site at Caballo Lake State Park
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Caballo Lake State Park, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percha Dam State Park | ✓ | ✓ | → |
| Hillsboro City Rv Park | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Elephant Butte Lake State Park | ✓ | ✓ | → |
| Kingston | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Kingston Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Caballo Lake State Park -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Grande Below Elephant Butte Dam | 529 cfs | → |
| Rio Grande At Narrows In Elephant Butte Res. | 66 cfs | → |
| Mimbres River At Mimbres | 4 cfs | → |
| Rio Grande Floodway At San Marcial | · | → |
| Rio Grande Conveyance Channel At San Marcial | 82 cfs | → |
| Salt Creek Near Tularosa | 0 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Caballo Lake State Park -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcknight Cabin | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Mcknight Cabin | 0.0 in | -1.0 in | → |
| Lookout Mountain | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Signal Peak | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Signal Peak | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Caballo Lake State Park
- Percha Dam State Park
- Venterans Memorial Park
- Ralph Edwards Park
- Elephant Butte Lake State Park
- Aldo Leopold Wilderness
Boat launches
Paddle runs
- Aldo Wilderness Boundary To Nf Boundary
- Junction Of Water Canyon And Holden Prong To Aldo Leopold Wilderness Boundary
- Headwaters To Confluence With Las Animas Creek
- Headwaters To Confluence With Diamond Creek
- Headwaters To Junction Of Trails 707/68 (Sec 35, T12s, R11w)
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Caballo Lake State Park as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Caballo Lake State Park
Can I make reservations at Caballo Lake State Park?
Yes -- this campground accepts reservations. Snoflo recommends booking early for peak season; check the operator (Recreation.gov / state park system / private operator) for the booking window and cancellation policy.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Caballo Lake State Park?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Caballo Lake State Park.