Join other Meet-Up members for the final (theme camp out), and most likely the final camp out for this year. We will camp at the Caballo River Park Campground (behind the dam, not at the lake itself) about 16 miles south of Truth or Consequence, New Mexico. Come join us from 11 November thru 16 November or any part of that time. The location is about a 3 hour drive south on I-25, all paved to the site, so all vehicles can make it. The daytime temps are in the mid 60’s and low 70’s and there are heated restrooms and hot showers available at the campground. Basic camp sites are $10.00 per night; sites with water and electric are $14.00 per night and sites with water, electric and sewer hook up are $18.00 per night. If you car pool you can split the cost of the site. If you have electricity at your site you can plug in a heater for your tent! There are metal covered shelters with a large metal table with seating and a grill at each site. Skipper will take a 10’ X 10’ enclosed heated room for the cool evenings and will serve complimentary hot coffee each morning. There will be a Fiesta Pot Luck on Saturday, 14 November at noon so bring a main dish to share and if you bring guests bring one for them or have them bring one. There will be Fiesta music all weekend and a Piñata party with prizes on Saturday after lunch! Stores are nearby, only about a mile or so away, if you forget something you can get it quick. So get out your sombrero and serape, pack your maracas’ and join in the fun at Fiesta Weekend! Caballo Lake is minutes away for fishing and boating or you can fish the river only a few feet away. Skipper will be at the campground starting Veterans day 11 November thru noon on the 16th of November. Camping is free on 11 November for any veterans with I.D. No need to make advanced site reservations. You will be able to find us by looking for the Welcome banner with the “Cactus and Lights” plus our Meet Up sign. Driving directions and description are as follows:
Caballo Lake State Park is a New Mexico State Park located 16 miles south of Truth or Consequences, New Mexico on the Rio Grande (river). The dam is 96 feet tall and 4,558 feet across. The size of the lake varies by season, but when the lake is full, it is over 11,500 acres in area, and 18 miles long, making it New Mexico's third largest lake. Take I-25 south from Albuquerque for approx 162 miles to exit 59, Caballo/Percha Lake State Parks. Cross over the freeway going east the turn left on Hiway 187 for approximately 100 yards then turn right and enter the road that will lead you directly into the Caballo River Park Campground. You will find us by looking for the Welcome sign mentioned above and the Meet-up sign. Please bring a copy of these directions with you to assure you find us. Amigos – A la Fiesta!