Best Camping in New Mexico

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1

New Mexico, Sierra County

00 :10 hrs
0.4 mi
11.779053 ft
Unknown

This campground is dispersed camping on the shore of Elephant Butte Lake. There is a variety of recreation on both water and land. The overnight fee is $8. This campground is dispersed camping on the shore of Elephant Butte Lake. There are no assigned sites so set up where you want. There is a variety of recreation on both water and land. The overnight fee is $8. A portable toilet is required unless you camp within 500 yards of a facility. Drinking water and showers are available on a long walk or short drive. Fires are allowed, but are seasonal and are illegal with a wind more than 20mph, when they raise an orange flag at the marina.

2

New Mexico, Sandoval County

00 :29 hrs
1.1 mi
15.380127 ft
Unknown

Redondo Campground is a popular campground that is situated high in the Ponderosa pines of Santa Fe National Forest just north of Albuquerque. The campground includes 62 sites for tent, trailers, and RVs up to 30 feet in length. Sites include a picnic table, fire ring, and vault toilets. There is no drinking water available within the campground. Sites are available first come, first serve and are $10 per night per vehicle.

3

New Mexico, Los Alamos County

00 :27 hrs
1.1 mi
14.508911 ft
Unknown

This national park service campground is located just inside the entrance of Bandelier National Monument and offers a convenient and comfortable spot for camping while exploring the area. The campground includes 3 loops for tent, trailer, and RV camping (up to 40 feet max length). Sites include picnic tables and fire pits/grills. Restrooms, drinking water, and a dump station are also available within the campground. Sites are all available first-come, first-serve and reservations are rarely needed. There are two group sites that can be reserved in advance online. All family sites are $12 per night and the group sites are $35.

4

New Mexico, Grant County

00 :52 hrs
2.3 mi
23.932983 ft
Unknown

City of Rocks State Park is a scenic and unique setting of volcanic rock formations in the Chihuahuan desert region of southwest New Mexico. The park and surrounding terrain offer excellent opportunities for hiking, biking, wildlife viewing, picnicking, and camping. There are both electric and non-electric sites that can accommodate tents, trailers, and RVs up to 50 feet in length. Most sites are available first-come, first-serve but there are some that can be reserved online. All sites are equipped with picnic tables and fire pits/grills. Additional amenities include modern restrooms with showers and drinking water. The sites that are reservable must be reserved at least a day in advance. All sites are $10 per night.

5

New Mexico, Lincoln County

00 :07 hrs
0.3 mi
3.894043 ft
Unknown

Skyline Campground is situated high in the Lincoln National Forest, at an elevation of almost 9000 feet. The campground offers great mountain views and trail access into the White Mountain Wilderness. The campground features 17 sites for tent-only camping. Sites are equipped with picnic tables, fire pits, and two vault toilets. There is no drinking water available within the campground. The sites are available first come, first serve and are free of charge.

6

New Mexico, Otero County

00 :05 hrs
0.2 mi
6.4260254 ft
Unknown

Silver Campground is located in the Carson National Forest and offers a cool and peaceful setting for camping in the Sacramento Mountains of southern New Mexico. The campground features 30 single unit sites that can accommodate tents, trailers, and RVs up to 30 feet in length. Campground amenities include picnic tables, fire pits, drinking water, and toilets. Showers and a dump station are also available for an additional fee. Sites are $20 per night and are available first come, first serve.

7

New Mexico, Grant County

00 :12 hrs
0.5 mi
9.478027 ft
Unknown

Mesa Campground is located just up from the shoreline of Lake Roberts and offers campers great views and convenient access to the lake. The forest service facility includes sites for tent and RV camping. All sites include picnic tables and fire pits/grills. There are 12 sites that also include electric and water hookups. Flush toilets and drinking water are also available within the campground. Non-electric sites are $10 per night and electric sites are $15 per night. All sites are available first come, first served.

8

New Mexico, San Juan County

00 :16 hrs
0.7 mi
7.022949 ft
Unknown

Surrounded by fallen rocks and cliffs of Gallo Wash, This campground offers a scenic and convenient camping destination within the boundary of the Chaco Culture National Historical Park. The campground includes 48 sites for tents, trailers, and RVs up to 35 feet in length. Sites are equipped with picnic tables and fire pits/grills. Drinking water is available and there are flush toilets open from March to October and portable toilets available during the winter. Two group campsites are also located within the campground that can accommodate 10-30 people each. Sites are $15 per night for single sites and $60 for group sites. Reservations are available and can be made up until 2 days ahead of arrival.

9

New Mexico, Lincoln County

00 :39 hrs
1.8 mi
19.108032 ft
Unknown

The Valley of Fires Recreation Area is located adjacent to the Malpais Lava Flow and offers visitors a unique area of molten rock for exploration. The BLM includes nature trails and a campground. The campground features 19 sites for tent and RV camping. Some of the sites include electric hookups and all have picnic shelters, tables, grills, and drinking water. A full bathroom with flush toilets and showers is available as well as dispersed vault toilets. Nightly campsite rates vary between $7-$18 per night. Sites are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

10

New Mexico, Colfax County

00 :21 hrs
0.8 mi
13.315918 ft
Unknown

Sugarite Canyon State Park is situated on the Colorado-New Mexico border and features a historic coal-mining camp and convenient access to popular hiking trails. The park offers multiple campground areas for family and group camping. The Soda Pocket Campground consists of multiple sites for tent, trailer and RV camping (up to 35 feet max length). The sites are equipped with picnic tables and fire pits/grills. Additional state park amenities include drinking water, restrooms, showers, and a dump station are located nearby. Group sites are also located within close proximity. Sites are all $10 per night and are available first come, first serve.

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