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This is the diversion canal to provide the water for the fields. There are signs saying not to swim here and it's true. The water is moving faster than it looks.
Written May 26, 2009
Address: P. O. Box 32, Caballo, NM 87931
Phone: (575) 743-3942
Website: http://www.emnrd.state.nm.us/PRD/Percha.htm
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Percha Dam is a diversion dam set up to divert some of the water from the Rio Grande to the farming fields nearby. Mesilla Valley produces lots of chiles and other crops. There is also good fishing near the dam and the area is beautiful. Percha Dam State Park is also one of the top 5 birding areas in New Mexico.
Updated May 26, 2009
Address: P. O. Box 32, Caballo, NM 87931
Phone: (575) 743-3942
Website: http://www.emnrd.state.nm.us/PRD/Percha.htm
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Caballo Lake has 11,500 acres of lake surface area and offers all types of water activities like boating, water skiing, fishing and watching water fowl. They also have over 250 developed and undeveloped camping sites and a cactus garden. The gate is open 24 hours a day every day. Admission is $5 per vehicle. If you plan to stay in New Mexico for a while you may want to consider a $40 annual pass.
Updated May 22, 2009
Address: P. O. Box 32, Caballo, NM 87931
Phone: (575) 743-3942
Website: http://www.emnrd.state.nm.us/prd/caballo.htm
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The Cactus Garden at Caballo Lake State Park is rather small but the ocotillo was in bloom when I was there.
Written May 22, 2009
Address: P. O. Box 32, Caballo, NM 87931
Phone: (575) 743-3942
Website: http://www.emnrd.state.nm.us/prd/caballo.htm
Percha Dam State Park Campground: Camping at Percha Dam
Basaic Says: Percha Dam State Park has 30 electric/water sites and and 75 non-electric sites. All are within view of the Rio Grande River. I have no camper so I have not stayed here, just wanted to let you know its available. Nice and shady with the tall cottonwood trees.
Caballo Lake State Park Campground: Camp by the Rio Grande
Basaic Says: Caballo Lake State Park has 7 full hook-up sites, 33 Electric/Water Sites and 250 Non-electric camping sites. All are right by Caballo Lake. I have not stayed here but wanted to let you know it is available. Right by the lake.
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If you want to hike at Percha Dam State Park you can go downriver from the dam or upriver. I took both. Both are reported to be good sites for birdwatching; but I suspect the upriver trail is better because it has many more trees.
Equipment: Equipment: Good walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen, some water.
Written May 26, 2009
Address: P. O. Box 32, Caballo, NM 87931
Phone: (575) 743-3942
Website: http://www.emnrd.state.nm.us/PRD/Percha.htm
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If you want to hike at Percha Dam State Park you can go downriver from the dam or upriver. I took both. Both are reported to be good sites for birdwatching; but I suspect the upriver trail is better because it has many more trees.
Equipment: Good walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen, some water.
Written May 26, 2009
Address: P. O. Box 32, Caballo, NM 87931
Phone: (575) 743-3942
Website: http://www.emnrd.state.nm.us/PRD/Percha.htm
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There is one short hiking trail at the park. It is a loop trail that leads down to the lake. Caballo Lake is set up for water activities though and I would not come here just to hike.
Equipment: Good walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen, weather appropriate clothing, some water.
Written May 22, 2009
Address: P. O. Box 32, Caballo, NM 87931
Phone: (575) 743-3942
Website: http://www.emnrd.state.nm.us/prd/caballo.htm
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Boating, fishing and other water sports are very popular at Caballo Lake. They offer two boat ramps, one on each side of the lake. You can catch a variety of fish including catfish, largemouth bass, walleye, white bass, crappie, bluegill, northern pike and sunfish.
Equipment: You need to bring your own, there is no marina or store here.
Written May 22, 2009
Address: P. O. Box 32, Caballo, NM 87931
Phone: (575) 743-3942
Website: http://www.emnrd.state.nm.us/prd/caballo.htm
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