State Park

Percha Dam State Park

Sierra County, New MexicoAbout 315 acresEstablished 1970
Status
Open (per official listing)Daily 6 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Entrance fee
Statewide rule — see below
Day-use reservations
None mentioned
Dogs
Statewide rule — see below
Camping
Yes
Official site
emnrd.nm.gov(575) 743-3942

Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current

Current alerts 3

Alert Announcement: Dry Camping Allowed on first come first serve basisDry Camping Allowed on first come first serve basis

Posted by the park. Official alert

Alert Announcement: Lower Comfort Station is open. Showers are also available at the Lower Comfort Station.Lower Comfort Station is open. Showers are also available at the Lower Comfort Station.

Posted by the park. Official alert

Alert Announcement: Hours of operation for day use 6am to 9pm dailyHours of operation for day use 6am to 9pm daily

Posted by the park. Official alert

Overview

Percha Dam State Park is a 315-acre park in Sierra County, about 26 miles south of Truth or Consequences.

Visitors come for wildlife watching, picnicking, and hiking. Overnight options include campsites, with RV sites with electric hookups, tent sites, group camping, and showers.

Hours

Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.

FacilityDaysHoursSeason
Entrance gateOpen 24 hours
Day useDaily6 a.m. – 9 p.m.—
Campground — QuietDaily10 p.m. – 7 a.m.—
Official wording

Gates Open 24/7

Day-Use: 6:00AM – 9:00PM

Quiet Hours: 10:00PM – 7:00AM

Visitors shall not operate generators, radios, or unmuffled vehicles, or engage in other loud activity during this time.

Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Denver).

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

Check availability and book

We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.

Camping

Campground or site typeSitesHookups / featuresPrice
Campground Facilities
Group Campsites
——
Camping details from the park

Campground Facilities: Group Campsites

From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.

Things to do

CampingPicnickingHikingWildlife viewing and birding

Trails

TrailLengthDifficultyNotes
Park trails (total)3 mi—3 Miles; Hiking; Interpretive Trails; Wildlife Viewing; Birding
Trail descriptions from the park

Trails: 3 Miles; Hiking; Interpretive Trails; Wildlife Viewing; Birding

Amenities

Facilities

  • Restrooms
  • Vault or pit toilets
  • Showers
  • Picnic areas
  • Picnic shelters
  • Group facilities

Camping

  • Tent camping
  • RV camping
  • Electric hookups
  • 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
80 Percha Dam Canal Road
Caballo, NM 87931
Nearest town
Truth or Consequences — about 26 mi south (straight line)
Coordinates
32.8685, -107.3064
Phone
(575) 743-3942
Email
abdon.aguirre@emnrd.nm.gov

Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)

Entrance gate: Gates Open 24/7

Nearby state parks

Caballo Lake State Park
8.9 mi north (straight line)
Elephant Butte Lake State Park
22.4 mi north (straight line)
Leasburg Dam State Park
34.4 mi southeast (straight line)
City of Rocks State Park
43.9 mi southwest (straight line)
Rockhound State Park
50.6 mi south (straight line)
Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park
51.3 mi southeast (straight line)

Sources and freshness

“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

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