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Illgen City, MN
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Learn more about alerts →Hikers and families who want a basecamp for Tettegouche's waterfalls and Lake Superior overlooks will get the most from this place. Electric hookups, a clean bathhouse, and tree-screened sites make it comfortable. Book online at least a few weeks ahead for July.
Tent campers who need soft, root-free ground may struggle, several reviewers flag rocky, packed sites. The access road has real potholes, and if shower availability during busy summer weekends matters to you, the limited stall count has frustrated past visitors.
Context for the broader area surrounding Baptism River Campground, sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.
Leasburg Diversion Dam, <A HREF="https://www.usbr.gov/projects/index.php?id=397">Rio Grande Project</A>, is on the Rio Grande 62 miles north of El Paso at the head of Mesilla Valley. Recreation at Leasburg is managed by the New Mexico State Parks under agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation. The park headquarters can be reached at (505) 524-4068. The park is open year-round. Leasburg Diversion Dam is listed in the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Elephant Butte Irrigation District. A visitor center operated by NM State Parks contains exhibits on history and wildlife of the area. The best fishing is late April through August in the Rio Grande River. Entry fees are charged during the main recreation season. Good access roads. The nearest community is Las Cruces, 15 miles south on Interstate 25. This small park with 140 acres of land provides fishing, canoeing, and kayaking in the Rio Grande River. Other features available include a modern campground, picnicking, children's play facilities, and hiking.
Site is 15 miles south from Las Cruces on I-25.
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Summer brings the warmest conditions and fullest services. Daytime highs on the North Shore typically range from the mid-50s to mid-70s°F, cooler near the lake. Waterfalls run strongest in early summer from snowmelt. July sees the highest campsite occupancy. Shoulder seasons. Late spring and early fall. Mean fewer bugs and lighter crowds, though nights turn cold and you'll need extra layers. Check the park's ParkFinder page before booking; opening and closing dates vary by loop.
Warmest conditions, full services and peak occupancy in July; reserve early for summer stays.
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Central bathhouse with running water and hot showers, flush toilets, potable water spigots in the loop, some sites with electric hookups (including 30/50 amp), picnic tables and fire rings at sites, and a dumpster near the bathhouse. Reviewers repeatedly describe the restrooms/showers as clean and well maintained.
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