Percha Dam State Park may be the greatest hidden treasure of the New Mexico State Park system. Virtually unknown (although word is getting out), it is a quiet and serene get-away under the shade of tall trees. The area is covered with a blanket of grass protected by cottonwood, salt cedar and Russian olive trees. The park provides excellent fishing and bird watching along the river.

Top Five Birding                                      
One of the five top birding sites in New Mexico, Percha Dam State Park is particularly bird-acious during spring and autumn migration seasons.  Join us annually for Migration Sensation, a celebration of birds and birding. 

The Outdoor Classroom Program at Percha Dam State Park

No doubt about it, students and teachers alike enjoy field trips. Visit this LINK to learn about the Bosque Education Guide, a standards-based, interdisciplinary K-12 curriculum guide that uses the Rio Grande and its bosque as a focus for learning. To schedule a field trip to Percha Dam, please contact the park at the number listed below. Consider applying for a Kids & Parks Transportation Grant to help with the costs of a field trip.

Getting There
Percha Dam State Park is 21 miles south of Truth or Consequences via I-25, exit 59.

FAST FACTS

Gate Hours
24 hours

                Park Manager
Saul Baquerra
575.743.3942
saul.baquerra@state.nm.us

                         Address
P.O. Box 32
Caballo, NM  87931

Land
80 acres

                       Elevation
4,100 feet

                 Precipitation
9.8 inches/year

 Temperature
  January    60/24
  April        76/41
  July         93/63
  October   73/41

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•Park Brochure

•Park Management Plan

•Park Photo Tour