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Tour of Caballo Lake State Park |
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Mexico State Parks Elephant Butte Lake Caballo Lake Rio Grande River |
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1 The entrance to the park is right along NM 187, and easy to spot. This is the main gate and leads to the main boat ramp and camping areas (see map). |
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2 As you enter the main gate you will pass by the rangers station and the well kept camping facilities such as Appaloosa campsite, the one pictured here. |
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3 Not far from one of the campsites, one can hike a short distance and see beautiful vistas overlooking sandy bluffs. The hiking is easy for all members of the family. |
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4 As you can see, it doesn't take much effort to find yourself an out of the way place to enjoy the wonders of mother nature. |
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5 The next 6 photos are a series taken from the top of a small bluff at a campsite overlooking the boat launch area. Panning from right to left, you can see the majestic Caballo mountain range. |
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6 The area here, is just to the right of the boat launch, with picnic tables and a sandy beach area. There is even some shade to keep you cool. |
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7 Pictured here, is the main boat launch. As you can see, the launch provides plenty of room to maneuver and the docks are close by to the parking area. |
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8 The Caballo mountains gradually decrease in altitude as they head north toward Truth or Consequences, and then shoot back up just to the east of town. |
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Tour of Caballo Lake State Park |
New
Mexico State Parks Elephant Butte Lake Caballo Lake Rio Grande River |