Leasburg Dam State Park, State park on Rio Grande in Doña Ana County, United States.
Leasburg Dam State Park is a New Mexico state park on the Rio Grande, 15 miles north of Las Cruces. The 1908 dam diverts river water into canals for Mesilla Valley farms. The park sits at 1,208 metres in a valley, with Lookout Peak rising 4.4 km to the south.
The Leasburg Dam was built in 1908 to redirect water from the river into irrigation canals. This structure helped farmers in the region water their fields more effectively.
The park sits in an area that mattered to early travelers crossing the desert landscape. Nearby historical locations show how people lived and used this land over time.
The park has camping spots with electrical hookups for RVs, picnic areas, and restrooms throughout the grounds. Fishing and light boating are allowed in designated sections.
The park lies at 1,208 metres in a valley, with Lookout Peak rising to 1,705 metres about 4.4 km to the southwest. Early settlers crossed this stretch on the Camino Real and the Jornada del Muerto, and the historic Fort Selden State Monument stands nearby.
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