Leasburg Dam State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- 5 campsites
- Official site
- emnrd.nm.gov(575) 524-4068
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 2
Partial closure Closure: Day use area closed to vehicle and foot traffic from 9/30/2026 through 03/25/2027. No camp…Day use area closed to vehicle and foot traffic from 9/30/2026 through 03/25/2027. No camping is permitted at or within the day use area or riverbed.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Alert Announcement: Camping is available by reservation only.Camping is available by reservation only.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Covering about 271 acres, Leasburg Dam State Park lies in Doña Ana County, about 14 miles northwest of Las Cruces.
The park supports stargazing, mountain biking, historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, and boating. Camping is available: 5 campsites, including RV sites with electric hookups, tent sites, primitive or hike-in sites, group camping, and showers.
Pets
Pets are allowed at most state parks and must be on a leash at all times. Only service dogs are allowed at Rio Grande Nature Center and Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Parks.
Statewide rule from New Mexico's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
Fees and passes
Per vehicle, statewide flat rates with resident/non-resident pricing (since Jan 1, 2025): NM resident day-use $5 (residents exempt Oct 1 – Apr 30), non-resident $10; walk-in/bicycle no charge. Camping per night: primitive $10 resident / $15 non-resident; developed $15 / $20; utility fees water $5, electric $10, sewer $5. Federal passes not accepted.
Statewide fee rule from New Mexico's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
New Mexico park passes
- Annual Day-Use Pass/Permit (ADU) — New Mexico resident — $75. Day-use entry, calendar year (expires Dec 31) Details
- Annual Day-Use Pass/Permit (ADU) — non-resident — $150. Day-use entry, calendar year Details
- Annual Camping Permit (ACP) — New Mexico resident — $300. Camping (resident only; proof of NM ID and plate) Details
- Lifetime Veterans pass (NM veteran with 50%+ disability) — No charge Details
From the New Mexico state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (newmexicostateparks.reserveamerica.com)
- Phone
- 1-877-664-7787
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Reservation Sites 12 W + E Sites (30 amp); 4 W + E Sites (50 amp); 1 Handicap site W + E (50 amp); 1 Handicap site W + E (30 amp); Water in Campground; RV Dump Station; 5 Developed sites with water near by; Trails; Vault Toilets throughout park; Primitive Camping: None. | 5 | 12 W + E Sites (30 amp); 4 W + E Sites (50 amp); 1 Handicap site W + E (50 amp); 1 Handicap site W + E (30 amp); Water in Campground; 5 Developed sites with water near by | — |
Camping details from the park
Online Reservation Sites: 12 W + E Sites (30 amp); 4 W + E Sites (50 amp); 1 Handicap site W + E (50 amp); 1 Handicap site W + E (30 amp); Water in Campground; RV Dump Station; 5 Developed sites with water near by; Trails; Vault Toilets throughout park; Primitive Camping: None.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BoatingCanoeing and kayakingCampingWildlife viewing and birdingStargazingFishingHikingPicnickingSwimmingBikingMountain bikingHistoric sites and tours
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park trails (total) | 2.25 mi | — | 2.25 Miles; Hiking; Mountain Biking; Interpretive Trail; Wildlife Viewing; Birding |
Trail descriptions from the park
Trails: 2.25 Miles; Hiking; Mountain Biking; Interpretive Trail; Wildlife Viewing; Birding
Boating and paddling
Boating: Non-motorized; Canoe/Kayak; Must wear life jacket; Camping; 23 Total sites; Education Programs; Monthly Bird ID programs; Monthly Night Sky programs; Fishing; South day use and trail area only; Picnicking; Swimming; North day use area only
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Vault or pit toilets
- Showers
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
- Visitor center
- Nature center or museum
- Amphitheater
- Group facilities
Camping
- RV dump station
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
- Primitive or backcountry camping
- Group camping
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 12712 State Park Road
Radium Springs, NM 88054 - Nearest town
- Las Cruces — about 14 mi northwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 32.4923, -106.9193
- Phone
- (575) 524-4068
- austinr.wilson@emnrd.nm.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- New Mexico State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Oct 6, 2026
- WordPress REST API: child pages of the official 'Find a Park' page (35 pages), plus coordinates from that page's map pins
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology