The best lakeside camping near Truth or Consequences

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In Truth or Consequences, lake camping means sunrise paddles, fishing from the shore, and nights under wide New Mexico skies. With over 100 lakefront options, you can pitch your tent steps from the water or tuck in under cottonwoods. Average spots run about $124 a night, with the lowest at $124. Most sites let you bring pets, light a campfire, and count on a toilet. Hiking trails snake along the banks, and if you’re here in winter, snow sports aren’t out of reach. Fishing is a staple—locals swear by the early morning bite. For a soak after a day outside, check out Hot Springs at The Outlaw Casita (3 reviews). Bring layers; lakeside nights cool off fast, and mornings come bright and early.

Top-rated campgrounds near Truth or Consequences

Elephant Butte Lake State Park

1. Elephant Butte Lake State Park

100%
(8)
69 sites · Hot Springs Landing, New Mexico
Desert oasis meets lakeside paradise at New Mexico’s largest lake.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Cibola National Forest

2. Cibola National Forest

88%
(8)
245 sites · Magdalena, New Mexico
America the beautiful, indeed! Don’t miss out on the wild and scenic slice of New Mexico.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Caballo Lake State Park

3. Caballo Lake State Park

100%
(2)
20 sites · Caballo, New Mexico
Discover the allure of Caballo Lake State Park's aquatic adventures and scenic camping.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires

In Truth or Consequences, lake camping means sunrise paddles, fishing from the shore, and nights under wide New Mexico skies. With over 100 lakefront options, you can pitch your tent steps from the water or tuck in under cottonwoods. Average spots run about $124 a night, with the lowest at $124. Most sites let you bring pets, light a campfire, and count on a toilet. Hiking trails snake along the banks, and if you’re here in winter, snow sports aren’t out of reach. Fishing is a staple—locals swear by the early morning bite. For a soak after a day outside, check out Hot Springs at The Outlaw Casita (3 reviews). Bring layers; lakeside nights cool off fast, and mornings come bright and early.

Top-rated campgrounds near Truth or Consequences

Elephant Butte Lake State Park

1. Elephant Butte Lake State Park

100%
(8)
69 sites · Hot Springs Landing, New Mexico
Desert oasis meets lakeside paradise at New Mexico’s largest lake.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Cibola National Forest

2. Cibola National Forest

88%
(8)
245 sites · Magdalena, New Mexico
America the beautiful, indeed! Don’t miss out on the wild and scenic slice of New Mexico.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Caballo Lake State Park

3. Caballo Lake State Park

100%
(2)
20 sites · Caballo, New Mexico
Discover the allure of Caballo Lake State Park's aquatic adventures and scenic camping.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
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