Balloon Fiesta camping requires advance planning, with reservations opening in January and selling out within an hour. This City of Albuquerque facility operates exclusively during the nine-day hot air balloon event each October, offering electric hookups and basic amenities including drinking water and dump stations.
The South Lot features "Box space" sites that back up to the open field where balloons land when wind conditions allow. Campers report watching launches and landings directly from their sites during competition events. The facility accommodates big rigs and provides cell service throughout the grounds. Book early and expect crowds during this annual bucket-list event.
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Location
Public CampgroundAbuquerque International Balloon Fiesta South Lot is located in New Mexico
Coordinates
35.18099090765351 N
106.60143721613308 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 12 usersLast on 4/9/26- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 14 usersLast on 4/9/26
AT&T5GGood CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/9/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 12 usersLast on 4/9/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 14 usersLast on 4/9/26
- AT&T5GGood CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/9/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Alcohol
- Pets
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 7 min from Albuquerque, NM
- 41 min from Santa Fe, NM
- 2 hrs 39 min from Farmington, NM
- 3 hrs 6 min from Las Cruces, NM
