Caballo

Driving Directions Businesses & Attractions

Caballo, New Mexico is located 16 miles south of Truth or Consequences on Highway 187.

Caballo is home to Sierra County’s second lake, Caballo Reservoir, framed by one of Sierra County’s many beautiful backdrops: the Caballo Mountains. Caballo Lake State Park sits between the lake and Highway 187.

Fun Facts: The radio and TV towers visible on the Caballo Range’s Timber Mountain are at an elevation of 7565 feet, the highest point of the Caballo Range. On the southern end of the range is a formation that locals call Resting Chief.

sleeping indian formation on the caballo mountains — ”Resting Chief” formation in the Caballo Mountains

Caballo Lake is down-stream from Elephant Butte Lake. It is smaller and quieter than Elephant Butte but with similar fishing and water sports opportunities.

In times of low water levels, motorized water craft are prohibited at Caballo Lake. Call 575-743-3942 for more information. Canoes, kayaks and paddle boards are allowed any time, as are camping and fishing.

R ock climbers at the bat cave in sierra county new mexico.

Exceptional birding opportunities await you at Caballo year-round, whether you are out on the water, wandering the park’s vast cactus gardens — home to yucca, century plants, ocotillo, prickly pear and more — or relaxing at a campsite. The Caballo Mountains are also popular spots for rock hunters, rock climbers and 4-wheelers.

Caballo Businesses & Attractions

lil abners store front in caballo new mexico.

retail, rv park

Caballo Country Store & RV Park

575-248-3703

14422 Highway 187,

Caballo

Caballo Country Store is an RV Park with convenience store selling groceries and snacks, fishing supplies including bait, automotive supplies, and camping supplies.