Appaloosa Campground
Caballo Lake State Park
Write a Review Hwy 187 Caballo, NM 87931 575-743-3942 Official WebsiteGPS: 32.9084, -107.3088
Overview of Appaloosa Campground
Last Price Paid: $18
Reported by camper-892235 on 4/3/2024
Longest RV Reported: 44 feet
Reported by Travels with Pickles on 8/5/2016
Number of Sites 170
Pad Type mixed
Reservations yes
Elevation 4,265 ft / 1,299 m
Max Length 40 ft
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Appaloosa Campground 39 people have reviewed this location.
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Confirmed by 15 Users
Last reported 1/26/2022
Confirmed by 16 Users
Last reported 4/3/2024
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Last reported 3/24/2024
“Clean, Well Maintained RV Sites”
Reviewed 4/3/2024
| Nightly rate: | $18 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 12 |
Overall Rating
Clean, well maintained campground. Gravel sites may not work well for some tent campers but the sites are excellent for others. Bathrooms and showers were clean and working. Many sites do not have lake views but the surrounding mountains are beautiful. Short walking path takes you to lake view. Another reviewer mentioned the... more
Clean, well maintained campground. Gravel sites may not work well for some tent campers but the sites are excellent for others.
Bathrooms and showers were clean and working.
Many sites do not have lake views but the surrounding mountains are beautiful. Short walking path takes you to lake view.
Another reviewer mentioned the nearby dispersed camping at this location. That looks like a great option if you don’t need any services or utilities.
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camper-892235 would stay here again
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“Very Ok Place To Stay. ”
Reviewed 3/31/2024
| Site Number: | 30 |
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Double check google maps as if your not careful it will take you 15 min north no private driveway.
Clean and easy to park in. We stayed two nights and didn’t venture out too far. The robust shade structure and picnic table was nice.
camper-911467 would stay here again
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“Decent Campground”
Reviewed 3/24/2024
| Nightly rate: | $6 |
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| Days stayed: | 5 |
| Site Number: | 17 |
| RV Length: | 25' (Travel Trailer) |
Overall Rating
Our price of $6 a night reflects the surcharge from reserving online and the $10 a night discount provided by our Annual Camping Pass. The sites are mostly level and fairly large with very little privacy. As mentioned in a previous review, we did see the host going through the trash, he is looking for recyclables. I was not bothere... more
Our price of $6 a night reflects the surcharge from reserving online and the $10 a night discount provided by our Annual Camping Pass. The sites are mostly level and fairly large with very little privacy. As mentioned in a previous review, we did see the host going through the trash, he is looking for recyclables. I was not bothered by him doing it. The showers were nice and warm, though they have the button that you have to push every 30 seconds. The dump station was fine and easy to access. There are a few nice trails that wind through the area and the park actually has four campground loops and two dispersed (primitive) areas. If I were to return, I would try to get a primitive site as they are nice boondocking spots, or Riverside (below the dam) if I needed an established campsite. I would not camp at Apaloosa again, it just isn't my style, but worked fine for this trip.
Great solar and Starlink area.
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T-Mobile 4G
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“Caballo Lake SP Campers Beware”
Reviewed 2/20/2024
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Caballo Lake State Park is nice but Campers BEWARE. The camphost at Caballo Lake State Park, Stallion area, digs through ALL Caballo Lake SP trash bins EVERY SINGLE DAY. We witnessed this camphost drive his state-issued utility cart around and proceed to dig through trash bins. Every day we were at the State Park, the camphost would st... more
Caballo Lake State Park is nice but Campers BEWARE. The camphost at Caballo Lake State Park, Stallion area, digs through ALL Caballo Lake SP trash bins EVERY SINGLE DAY. We witnessed this camphost drive his state-issued utility cart around and proceed to dig through trash bins. Every day we were at the State Park, the camphost would stop his cart in front of trash bins, put a stool on the ground, grab his ‘picker’ and proceed to pick through the trash and open trash bags for at each site! We felt sorry for camper in site 23 as the trash bin is only 3 feet from their trailer! We observed the camphost slam the lid back and pick trash right next to their rig for a solid 15 minutes. And apparently rangers know about it as we witnessed a park ranger drive slowly by him while he was in action in front of #23.
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“Overnighted ”
Reviewed 2/9/2023
| Nightly rate: | $18 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 25 |
| RV Length: | 19' (Travel Trailer) |
Overall Rating
We were hoping to take The Purple Canoe out on Lake Caballo but winds were to fierce. We did check out the launch area and it was great. The gravel site was easy to pull into and fairly level. W/E on left side and a cute covered picnic table on the right. You just pulled right in-between Temps were in the 50’s and since our hot... more
We were hoping to take The Purple Canoe out on Lake Caballo but winds were to fierce. We did check out the launch area and it was great.
The gravel site was easy to pull into and fairly level. W/E on left side and a cute covered picnic table on the right. You just pulled right in-between
Temps were in the 50’s and since our hot water in camper went out, I was looking forward to a nice shower, even with the reviews of push buttons, it sounded good. Unfortunately, the shower house was as cold as the outside, minus the wind. Showering would not have been pleasant in the cold.
Overall, I’d come back for sure!
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ThePurpleCanoe would stay here again
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“Nice Place To Stay”
Reviewed 11/11/2022
| Nightly rate: | $18 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 11 |
Overall Rating
Clean roomy sites. Clean restrooms but showers were awkward to use. I ended up using the handicapped shower since it didn’t require having to use the water button every time I needed to rinse. Close to the lake. Would have stayed longer but all sites were reserved for the next night.
Vanlucy would stay here again
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“Lovely Stay”
Reviewed 11/5/2022
| Nightly rate: | $14 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 63 |
Overall Rating
We stayed in the riverside park site 63... I would book a different site next time only because you share a driveway with your neighbors (luckily we didn't have any). The grounds were stunning, lots of trees & besides the few spots 58-63 I believe were spacious. Showers were hot but you did have to keep pushing the knob. Great spot... more
We stayed in the riverside park site 63... I would book a different site next time only because you share a driveway with your neighbors (luckily we didn't have any).
The grounds were stunning, lots of trees & besides the few spots 58-63 I believe were spacious. Showers were hot but you did have to keep pushing the knob.
Great spot to hang out & explore! Will be back again!
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camper-677208 would stay here again
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“Big Sites! Great Views!”
Reviewed 8/17/2022
| Days stayed: | 1 |
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| Site Number: | 27 |
| RV Length: | 26' (Class C) |
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Loved this place. Not many people here on a Tuesday. Very quiet and peaceful. Great views of the lake and trails. Internet was good. We used it as a stopover but we will be back. Visit the veterans memorial in T or C while you are here. Very informative and heartwarming.
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Teri would stay here again
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“I’ll Be Back”
Reviewed 8/1/2022
| Nightly rate: | $18 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 7 |
| RV Length: | 36' (Class C) |
Overall Rating
I stayed in the electric/water area in site seven. Covered picnic tables are fantastic to sit and eat or work. My site was 95% level. The trails in this park are well designated and maintained well. There weren’t very many people there for three days I stayed so it was nice and quiet.
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Elzabell would stay here again
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“Nice stop”
Reviewed 3/19/2022
| Nightly rate: | $14 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 40 Stallion Campground |
| RV Length: | 26' (Travel Trailer) |
Overall Rating
We needed a quick overnight on our way home. Great pull thru with water & electric! Has an easy dump station! Near the lake.
Cindy would stay here again
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Amenities
Hookups
- 30 Amp
- 20 Amp
- water
- dry camping
- sewer
- Full Hookups
Recreation
- boat ramp
- fishing
- picnic area
- recreation trail
- water access
Site Amenities
- big rig
- fire ring
- picnic table
- pull thru
Facilities
- dump station
- recycle
- restrooms: flush
- showers
- trash
- water available
Pets
- pets
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