Radium Springs draws RV travelers to the wild Rio Grande bend south of Truth or Consequences. Camp at Leasburg Dam State Park or Horner Hacienda for river access, desert hikes, and starry skies. These two parks deliver affordable bases at $16 to $60 a night for your New Mexico escape.
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Radium Springs nestles along the Rio Grande in Doña Ana County, where Leasburg Dam creates perfect fishing holes and irrigation for nearby pecan orchards. Once home to radium-laced hot springs that lured 1920s health seekers, the spot now buzzes with birdwatchers scanning cottonwood groves and paddlers launching kayaks from river put-ins. Fort Selden State Monument stands minutes away, its adobe ruins telling tales of frontier cavalry life.
Leasburg Dam State Park fits families perfectly: kids love the playground while parents hook up to 50-amp power, WiFi, and hot showers for $16 to $30 nightly. Horner Hacienda caters to pet owners and big-rig drivers who crave campfires under desert nights at $35 to $60. Both launch you toward Las Cruces eats or Elephant Butte boating.
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Radium Springs earned fame for its radium-rich hot springs in the 1920s. Health seekers bathed in the curative waters along the Rio Grande near Leasburg Dam. Today, campers chase river fishing, desert trails, and pecan farm tours in this quiet Doña Ana County gem.
Leasburg Dam State Park and Horner Hacienda anchor RV options in Radium Springs. Leasburg sits directly on the Rio Grande with 50-amp sites, showers, and WiFi. Horner Hacienda, just off I-25, handles big rigs, pets, and campfires.
Yes, Horner Hacienda allows pets and suits traveling companions of all sizes. This big-rig-friendly spot off I-25 also permits campfires for cozy evenings. Leasburg Dam State Park focuses more on family amenities like playgrounds, but check for pet policies.