Place guide
Percha Dam State Park
A quiet cottonwood bosque park on the Rio Grande known for excellent birding and shaded camping.
📍GPS: 32.868112, -107.306356
Percha Dam State Park is a small, quiet park along the Rio Grande less than ten miles from Caballo Lake. Tall cottonwood trees shade much of the campground, while the dam and flowing river provide opportunities for fishing, birdwatching, and relaxing beside the water.
Things to Do
Fish Below the Dam
The Rio Grande below Percha Dam is a popular place to fish. The moving water and shaded shoreline make it a pleasant spot to spend a quiet morning or afternoon.
Camp Along the Rio Grande
The park offers developed campsites beneath cottonwood trees. It is a simple, peaceful campground that works well as an overnight stop or a quieter alternative to nearby Caballo Lake.
Final Take
Percha Dam State Park is not a major sightseeing destination, but that is part of its appeal. It is a peaceful place to camp, fish, watch birds, or relax beside the Rio Grande without much noise or activity.
Nearby places
Caballo Lake State Park
A warm-water reservoir on the Rio Grande known for bass fishing and proximity to Truth or Consequences.
Turtleback Mountain
A mountain overlooking T or C, featuring hidden mines and panoramic views of Elephant Butte and the Rio Grande Valley.
Hatch
The green chile capitol of the world.