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Welcome to Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa, a gem nestled in the high country of New Mexico. This spot is perfect if you love hot springs and vintage campers. The campground offers a mix of tent, RV, cabin, glamping, and yurt accommodations, making it a versatile choice for any type of camper.
One of the standout features here is the access to the mineral springs spa, although it's not included in the camping fee. The spa boasts a variety of pools with different temperatures and mineral contents, steam rooms, a mud bath, and even a lap swimming pool. It's a bit pricey, but many visitors say it's worth every penny. If you plan your visit for early or mid-week, you'll find it less crowded.
The campground itself is equipped with electric hookups, drinking water, and a sanitary dump station, though the latter comes with an extra fee. The bathhouse is well-maintained, offering hot showers and flush toilets. For those who need to stay connected, there's electricity and Wi-Fi, though cell service can be spotty.
Foodies will appreciate the on-site restaurant and pub, which has received high praise for its delicious offerings. If you're into hiking, there are trails right from the property and the nearby national forest offers even more outdoor adventures.
Pets are welcome, and there's a market on-site for any essentials you might need. Just a heads-up, the nearest full-service town is Espanola, about 30 minutes away, so plan accordingly.
Overall, Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa offers a unique blend of relaxation and adventure, making it a must-visit destination for anyone looking to unwind and explore the beauty of New Mexico.
$40 - $60 / night
No tent camping.
$38 - $45 / night
Riana Campground is located on a 150 ft. bluff overlooking the scenic Abiquiu Lake in northern New Mexico, just one hour northwest of charming Santa Fe. The lake sits at an elevation of 6,400 feet on the Rio Chama, a tributary of the legendary Rio Grande.
Abiquiu Lake offers many opportunities for outdoor recreation. The fishing here is some of the finest in northern New Mexico. Visitors enjoy boating, water skiing, and hiking. Lake shore access for boat launching is 1 mile from the campground.
Abiquiu Lake offers many opportunities for outdoor recreation. The fishing here is some of the finest in northern New Mexico. Visitors enjoy boating, water skiing, and hiking. Lake shore access for boat launching is 1 mile from the campground.
Fragrant Pinion pine, juniper, and sage cover the campsite, providing a distinct smell of northern New Mexico, but offering limited shade. Colorful rock formations surround the park. Visitors are awarded a panoramic view of the narrow mesa, Cerro Pedernal, locally known as "Pedernal." Famous American painter, Georgia O'Keefe, had her ashes scattered over its top.
For facility specific information, please call (505) 685-4561.
Northern New Mexico is full of beauty and history. The educational and historical Ghost Ranch is about 10 minutes from the park. The Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, San Pedro Wilderness, Cumbres Toltec Railroad, Chaco Canyon, and Bandelier National Monument are all nearby. The ski-town of Taos is just over an hour away, and colorful Santa Fe is an hour southeast, both with restaurants, shops, and museums.
$20 / night
Agua Piedra, located in the Carson National Forest, is nestled near the Rio Pueblo and Agua Piedra Creek. The campground contains many shaded areas to camp, relax, and enjoy the outdoors.
Visitors to the Agua Piedra campground and group shelters can also enjoy fishing in the Rio Pueblo River, which is a tributary of the mighty Rio Grande. The river is stocked with rainbow trout and there is a small pier in the day use area.Hiking to Serpent Lake and Cordova Canyon, which are both within seven miles of the campground and group shelters, are also favorite activities for visitors. Also popular is further exploration of points of interest in the Pecos Wilderness, as well as within the Sangre De Cristos Mountains, the southernmost Rocky Mountain range.
Visitors to the Agua Piedra campground and group shelters can also enjoy fishing in the Rio Pueblo River, which is a tributary of the mighty Rio Grande. The river is stocked with rainbow trout and there is a small pier in the day use area.Hiking to Serpent Lake and Cordova Canyon, which are both within seven miles of the campground and group shelters, are also favorite activities for visitors. Also popular is further exploration of points of interest in the Pecos Wilderness, as well as within the Sangre De Cristos Mountains, the southernmost Rocky Mountain range.
Agua Piedra campground and group shelters are located in a mixed forest of spruce, fir and aspen trees, which provide some shade throughout the day. At an altitude of 8,100 feet, temperatures can cool off during the summer nights.
For facility specific information, please call (928) 537-8888.
Sipapu Ski Resort, the town of Vadito, and the town of Penasco is within 3 - 17 miles from the campground and group shelter. Most services are available in Taos, NM, 25 miles north of the campground or Espanola, NM, 45 miles southwest.
$150 / night
Welcome to our historic 17-acre base camp with RV sites, apartments, rustic cabins and a penthouse condo in the center of town; we're family and pet friendly! We have a stocked trout pond and the Red River flows through the campground. We're an easy mile from the center of town. Come stay with us and enjoy all that Red River has to offer! Red River is at 8,661 feet with summers days in the 70°s and evenings in the 50°s. Perfect camping weather! We are a ski resort during the winter and we have winterized RV sites (heated water) for your year round camping pleasure. RV winter rates are $45/night. Summer rates vary depending on the site chosen. We have a "Buddy Site" section for families or groups (Sites 46-57) that is between the Red River and the trout pond. See our website for more details and booking.
$45 - $150 / night
Questa Lodge & RV provides full RV hook-ups as well as Cabins and Tent Camping in beautiful Northern New Mexico on the Enchanted Circle between Taos and Red River. A quiet park next to the Red River, we offer Bath and Laundry facilities as well as a dog park.
Golden Eagle RV Park is in the Moreno Valley, conveniently located on the Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway. We make the perfect location for fun and relaxation!
Our facilities, amenities and planned activities include everything to make your stay delightful! We are open year-round and offer daily, weekly and monthly rates.
We have a country store and full-service restaurant on site. We have an entertainment room that we use during the season for some of our weekly on-site events. Our recently renovated, immaculate showers and restrooms are open during the warmer months and make you feel at home. We do close the restrooms in the winter to prevent our pipes from freezing!
Stop by and visit our country store that carries a variety of different handmade souvenir items as well as some authentic Native American artifacts and jewelry from different tribes in the area.
A one-of-a-kind store you'll enjoy visiting!
Our website has a map with the layout of the park on our "Rates" page and a "Happening Now" section on our "Things To Do" page for those in the park that want to know what to do in the area or what events are taking place both in the park and around the area.
We promise to make memories on your visit to our lovely valley and will do the very best we can to help you enjoy your stay!
$46 - $150 / night
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Ponderosa Campground is located at the northwest end of the Soap Creek Arm of Blue Mesa Reservoir. 28 tent and medium sized RV sites can be accommodated at Ponderosa. All sites are first-come first-served.
Note: During dry conditions, the first 7 miles of Soap Creek Road are passable to trailers and RVs. Rain can make the Soap Creek Road hazardous or impassable.
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Carson National Forest is Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa with a 4.3-star rating from 12 reviews.
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