 | | A quiet desert oasis, Leasburg Campground offers peace and relaxation, cactus gardens, several short trails, and opportunities for fishing, canoeing and kayaking. The dam channels water from the Rio Grande for irrigation in the Mesilla Valley. Nearby Fort Selden State Monument has a museum and trails at the site of a 19th century army outpost.Leasburg Dam, constructed in 1908 is one of the oldest diversion dams in the state and the canal system irrigates extensive farmlands as far south as Las Cruces. The park has attractive picnic and camping facilities on the Rio Grande, a modern restroom with showers, and a playground.The large, well-tended Cactus Patch botanical gardens contain numerous species of cacti and other desert plants with identifying labels. These include huge yucca and agave, cholla, cow's tongue, prickly pear, mesquite, creosote bush, and ocotillo. In addition to the Cactus Patch, there are a number of smaller cactus gardens throughout the park, which look spectacular in spring when the cactus are in bloom. The trails here are used mostly for after-dinner or early morning walks, or as shortcuts to various sections of the park.The campground offers 31 RV/trailers sites, and an addition 18 for full hook-up. There are 3 individual areas for primitive tent camping. |
| |  | | | Facilities: Restrooms and picnic areas are provided at Leasburg Campground. Reservations: Certain campsites do require reservations. Best Time To Visit: Unknown Fees: A day usage fee and an overnight camping fee do apply. Accessibility: The group shelters, showers, playground, and restrooms are all handicap accessible. Rules: Know all park rules and regulations, which are posted in the park. Drive only on designated roadways and obey posted speed limits.Camp only in the designated areas.Keep pets on leashes.Do not feed the wildlife. Be aware that vandalizing, defacing, or removing antiquities, minerals, plants or wildlife is absolutely prohibited.Bring and drink ample water, at least one gallon per day per person, and allow for the extreme heat of the desert in the summer.Directions: To get to Leasburg Dam State Park, go 15 miles north of Las Cruces on I-25, get off at exit 19 and take NM 157 west to the park entrance. | | |
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| | | | Address | | Park Manager | | P.O. Box 6 | | Radium Springs, New Mexico 88054 |
| | | Phone | | General: (505) 524-4068 | |
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