NM State Parks•Truth or Consequences, NM•8h from Austin

Percha Dam State Park

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Accessibility baseline: Sites on this platform are reviewed for access with a standard 2WD pickup truck towing a 21-foot travel trailer unless otherwise noted below.

Fee

$15–20/nt

Hookups

Electric

Trailer

Accessible (2WD pickup + trailer)

Cell Signal

Fair

Water

On-site

Toilets

Yes

Best Season

Year-round (winter: sandhill cranes)

Reservations

ReserveAmerica

Max Length

40 ft

Highlights

▶ Rio Grande riparian cottonwood bosque — one of NM's best birding spots (200+ species); Sandhill cranes Nov–Feb; 30 electric sites
▶ Dump station and showers; pull-through sites; quieter than Caballo Lake (3 mi N) despite similar amenities
▶ Gila Woodpecker and Summer Tanager breeding season; NM 187 paved access from I-25

Planning Notes

3 miles north of Caballo Lake SP — use both parks on same trip. From Austin: ~8 hrs via I-10 W → I-25 N to T or C area.

Contact: (575) 743-3942

Always call ahead to confirm conditions, closures, and road accessibility.