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Albuquerque KOA Journey

Albuquerque KOA Journey, near Albuquerque, New Mexico, is a convenient spot for campers looking for a mix of comfort and accessibility. This campground offers a variety of accommodations, including tent sites, RV spots, and cozy cabins, making it suitable for different camping styles.

Families will find plenty to keep the kids entertained, with amenities like a playground, mini-golf, and a pool that stays open late. Visitors have praised the cleanliness of the facilities, including the bathrooms and showers, which are well-maintained and provide plenty of hot water. One camper noted, “The site is spotless and the security is excellent,” highlighting the campground's commitment to a safe and tidy environment.

Located just off I-40, the KOA is a great base for exploring the area, including the nearby Sandia Mountains and local attractions. While some campers mentioned the noise from the highway, many appreciated the easy access it provides for quick getaways. With friendly staff and a welcoming atmosphere, Albuquerque KOA Journey is a solid choice for a stopover or a longer stay.

Description

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Welcome to Albuquerque KOA. We have a beautiful campground nestled close to the Sandia Mountains. Whether you are looking for a big rig friendly 80 foot RV sites, cabins , or just tent camping, we are your Albuquerque campground . We have a swimming pool, indoor hot tub, mini golf, playground, horseshoes and a huge park for your pets. We are definitely pet friendly . We are here to help you relax and take care of all your camping needs. There's plenty to do during your camping stay with us. Our KOA is conveniently located near attractions such as the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta , the world's longest aerial Tramway , and we are the closest campground to Expo New Mexico Fairgrounds. The campground is also conveniently located near a variety of restaurants, the aquarium, zoo, multiple museums and the fascinating Old Town shopping district.

Fee Info

Adults 18+, Kids 6-17, Free 0-5

Location

Albuquerque KOA Journey is located in New Mexico

Detail location of campground

Directions

Exit 166 off I-40: Go south on Juan Tabo 1 block. Left at second turn on Skyline Road. Go 3 blocks. KOA is on the left.

Address

12400 Skyline Rd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87123

Coordinates

35.07219887 N
106.508384 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Good
  • Verizon
    Good
  • AT&T
    Good
  • T-Mobile
    Good

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group
  • Cabins
  • Tent Cabin

Features

For Campers

  • Market
  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • WiFi
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • 50 Amp Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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45 Reviews

Reviewed Oct. 31, 2024

Great stay great staff

Drove in very very late at night and was helped in through staff member. Told us everything we needed to know…great 24 hour service.

Site23
Month of VisitNovember
Reviewed Oct. 22, 2024

Albuquerque KOA: Great Stay Near Dutch Bros Coffee & Cheddar's

Albuquerque KOA Journey is a great spot for a camping trip, offering clean facilities, kid-friendly amenities, and easy access to nearby attractions. After a day of exploring, treat yourself to Dutch Bros Coffee for a refreshing pick-me-up. Their diverse Dutch Bros menu with prices offers everything from cold brews to blended drinks. For dinner, head over to Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen. Their Cheddar's menu features hearty, home-cooked meals like ribs, steaks, and gluten-free options, perfect for satisfying any craving after a long day outdoors.

  • Review photo of Albuquerque KOA Journey by William B., October 22, 2024
Reviewed Oct. 20, 2024

Unforgettable Camping Adventures in Albuquerque

Albuquerque is a fantastic destination for camping enthusiasts. With a wide variety of hiking trails and outdoor activities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. The numerous campgrounds offer various amenities and site types, making it easy to find the perfect spot for your needs. Plus, the stunning scenery ranging from the Sandia Mountains to the Rio Grande provides a breathtaking backdrop for your adventures. If you are looking for an exciting camping experience, Albuquerque is definitely worth a visit wnjoy Cheddars Food at your adventure.

  • Review photo of Albuquerque KOA Journey by William B., October 20, 2024
Reviewed Jul. 27, 2024

Typical KOA.

Spots are a little tight. All the KOA amenities. Pool,playground, store and cabins.

Site2
Month of VisitJuly
Reviewed Jun. 2, 2024

For a City KOA, it was great

We stayed here twice on our trip. Both were great stays. The site is spotless and the security (urban location) is excellent. The bathrooms/showers were likewise very clean and there was plenty of hot water. We didn't use the pool or the laundry, but they were also well maintained. We would definitely stay here again.

Site28, 34
Month of VisitMay
Reviewed May. 29, 2024

Great for kids!

This KOA is in a seemingly not ideal part of town, next to an interstate and that has A LOT more asphalt than trees... And my kids loved every second of it!

Jump pad, play ground, mini golf and a really nice pool (that stays opens until 9 am) were the highlights. Clean, modern and convenient showers were pluses for Mom and Dad.

15 minutes from the Sandia Air tram, 20 minutes from the airport. Friendly staff. Wind was pretty intense at night on our visit so I'd recommend pulling your awnings in when you go to bed. Interstate noise could be an issue if you're not running ac/fan.

Site34
Month of VisitMay
Reviewed Mar. 16, 2024

Nice KOA

Secure campground, nice site, clean restrooms, plenty of activities for kids.

Site57
Month of VisitMarch
Reviewed Nov. 11, 2023

Good for a one night stop

I like the campground, clean, well organized, the missing two stars are not because of the campground, but because of it's location.

1. It is not in a great part of town.

2. It is right off I-40, very convenient, but very noisy.

And then there is the traffic on I-40, ugh.

We'll stay there again, it is a very nice facility, and works very well for an overnight. The location just isn't my favorite.

Month of VisitNovember
Reviewed Jun. 1, 2023

Excellent RV park

Extremely clean, well organized, nice sites, lots of trees. 4 dog walks. Only drawback. The pool is not heated. So they lost a star.

Site122
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Albuquerque KOA Journey by Michael C., June 1, 2023
  • Review photo of Albuquerque KOA Journey by Michael C., June 1, 2023
  • Review photo of Albuquerque KOA Journey by Michael C., June 1, 2023
Reviewed Apr. 15, 2023

KOA - close to highway

Ok KOA conveniently located. Bathtub is good. Wifi was not working. Comfortable option but overall pricey for what you get.

Month of VisitApril
Reviewed Oct. 24, 2022

Great One Night Stop Over

Great and friendly staff. Very clean campground, bathrooms and showers. Next to I-40 so easy access in and out. Road noise wasn’t bad but we have thermal covers on windows and our rig is well insulated.

Site33
Month of VisitOctober
Reviewed Oct. 24, 2022

Great place

Super clean, super friendly and close to everything! A little traffic noise but not bad since so close to highway. Very safe.

Site37
Month of VisitOctober
Reviewed Sep. 18, 2022

Excellent desk staff

Called them up first thing this morning. Sandy the gal on the desk got us set up quickly. Only draw back to this place is the sites are very tight.

Site143
Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Albuquerque KOA Journey by Michael C., September 18, 2022
  • Review photo of Albuquerque KOA Journey by Michael C., September 18, 2022
Reviewed Jul. 14, 2022

ABQ KOA

Well maintained campground with paved sites, family and pet friendly. A bit noisy because of I-40 very close. Centrally located, so not far to local attractions. 2nd stay and will choose again when returning.

Site3
Month of VisitJuly
Reviewed Jun. 30, 2022

Nice park, but not worth the hassle

So, the park itself (inside the huge gates protecting you from the surrounding area) is nice. Decent for kids, spots are nice sizes, they do keep it clean.

The bad? Where do I begin. It's in an area where gunshots and people shooting up in broad daylight are the norm. Park employees and management are micro managers. Plus they outright lied to us about a monthly spot. And it's so beyond overpriced I can't even explain. The pet areas are an absolute JOKE. We felt so unsafe, and annoyed with employees, we left.

Month of VisitMarch
Reviewed Jun. 21, 2022

Good Location well kept

Paved parking spots with gravel around. Transit sites are very convenient, restrooms dated but clean. Whole site was well kept. Very convenient on and off route 40 and convenient to downtown Albuquerque. Good WiFi

Site22
Month of VisitJune
Reviewed Mar. 22, 2022

Decent park, but...

So, the park inside is ok. Pros: they do keep it clean, bath and laundry are nice, kids park and jump pillow are nice etc. Cons: the strees and area surrounding the park aren't just dirty, but dangerous. We heard gunshots, saw people shooting up with needles in broad daylight, homeless everywhere, urinating in parking lots etc. So don't plan on being on foot outside the park gates. Also, inside the park, their new upper management are micro managers. Don't do this, don't do that. And lied to us about no weekly or monthly spots available. People pulled in after us and paid those rates but we got stuck with $1700 for 3 weeks. A huge rip off. They triple the cost of propane, ice etc. We went through the hassle of moving to another park in the area just to be done with them. Good luck if u have dogs that need walked. Pet areas are a joke but you're not technically allowed to let your dog potty outside of those areas. Someone hollered that our male peed on a tree en route to the pet run. How do u stop a male dog from hiking? Finally, sites are super tight. And the sewer hookup for the site next to us was literally inches from OUR picnic table. All sites are that way. Your neighbors sewer hookup is right outside your front door. And if you've got a large rig with side or rear patios, don't even think you'll be using them.

Site150's row
Month of VisitMarch
Reviewed Feb. 18, 2022

Close to everything

We only got to stay one night at this Campground but it was awesome. The staff were friendly and helpful and the store was well stocked. They have nice laundry facilities and lots of spots for the doggies to play. They had a playground hot tub and a bounce pad for the kids. It was safe and quiet we will definitely stay again.

Site18
Month of VisitFebruary
  • Review photo of Albuquerque KOA Journey by E. M., February 18, 2022
  • Review photo of Albuquerque KOA Journey by E. M., February 18, 2022
  • Review photo of Albuquerque KOA Journey by E. M., February 18, 2022
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Reviewed Nov. 16, 2021

HUGE!!! Along with a very friendly and accommodating staff

This KOA has a unbelievable amount of spaces, most likely due to the fact in October there is the Balloon Fiesta. This is a comfortable campground I would suggest a premium site over the regular sites as there isn't much room in the regular sites. We have stayed in both and prefer the premium sites. There is some hiway noise but it's not bad. Lol you do have an occasional airplane come over as well. If you get the right spots you get a beautiful view of the Sandia Mountains (aka watermelon colored Mountains as the sunsets on the mountains are beautiful)

SiteD1 (premium)
Month of VisitNovember
  • Review photo of Albuquerque KOA Journey by Matt O., November 16, 2021
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  • Review photo of Albuquerque KOA Journey by Matt O., November 16, 2021
Reviewed Nov. 2, 2021

Great campground

Very clean all around big pull in sites. Staff friendly and helpful.

Sited3
Month of VisitOctober
Reviewed Oct. 13, 2021

Easy Access

We stayed at Albuquerque KOA for one night while on our way to AZ. We payed $112, which we thought was overpriced, even though we stayed during the Balloon Fiesta. The park was clean and well-maintained. It was in a safe location that was easily accessible from I 40. The sites were spacious and the staff was very friendly and helpful.

Month of VisitOctober
Reviewed Sep. 22, 2021

Koa next to interstate

Grounds have no grass all rocks next to slab pull in site. Can hear all the cars on the interstate. Not a quiet place but easy in and easy out to the interstate

Site130 premium but right next to interstate
Month of VisitSeptember
Reviewed Sep. 11, 2021

Albuquerque KOA

Clean campground. Pull through sites. Very few with Fure rings. Lots of campers coming and going. Clean showers and toilets. Nice pool

Site57
Month of VisitSeptember
Reviewed Sep. 9, 2021

Great Campground

This is our second year staying here and it is still amazing. They have a hot tub, dog wash, games, swimming pool, and playground! The sites are a little small if you are in an RV, but all in all a great camping ground.

Site110
Month of VisitSeptember
Reviewed Aug. 16, 2021

Better than expected!

We had a good time at this KOA. Enjoyed the pool (hot tub wasn’t working), bounce pad, mini golf, horseshoes. The store was useful too. Staff was friendly. Past reviews mentioned that this KOA was in a terrible neighborhood, but it didn’t seem so bad to us and we had no incidents. CG is gated and staffed 24/7. Showers and bathrooms were nice and clean (although some had a few puddles in them from campers who showered and didn’t fix the shower curtain correctly. Laundry was helpful (quarters needed). I’d stay again.

SiteD-5
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Albuquerque KOA Journey by Kim L., August 16, 2021
  • Review photo of Albuquerque KOA Journey by Kim L., August 16, 2021
  • Review photo of Albuquerque KOA Journey by Kim L., August 16, 2021
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Reviewed Aug. 13, 2021

Friendly Clean and Noisy

Pretty typical Journey KOA. The camp has a pool, showers,play ground, flush toilets, showers and various camping sites to fit your needs. They seem to have 2 types of cabins here. Trees are pretty sparse, so shade is limited. It's also pretty clear that they are using quite a few sites for storing RVs / Trailers on site. Can't say that I've ever seen that at a KOA site before. It's right next to the interstate so there is definitely road noise. Plenty of semi trucks and pretend race cars zipping by. We are in an overlanding vehicle with a tent on the back but we're able to sleep. Granted we were pretty tired. All in all this is a pretty nice place and a good jumping off point for all things ABQ.

Site32 (pull through)
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Albuquerque KOA Journey by Reynold W., August 13, 2021
  • Review photo of Albuquerque KOA Journey by Reynold W., August 13, 2021
  • Review photo of Albuquerque KOA Journey by Reynold W., August 13, 2021
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Reviewed Aug. 7, 2021

Overnight Stay

Gated facility but there is an attendant to let you in, get you registered and guide you to your site. Was also able to buy wood from them. There were not any fire rings or bbqs in the middle electric/water sites but was able to use our propane pit. Pads are asphalt and close to level. Batbrooms were clean and pool was refreshing after a long days drive. Staff is friendly and come by to pick up your trash so you don't have to haul it to the dumpster.

Site24
Month of VisitAugust
Reviewed Jun. 28, 2021

Large location right off the 40. Gated

After a very long day on the road. Welcomed at 9pm great sites, very clean. It is right next to the freeway which is a plus but some noise.

Site20
Month of VisitJune
Reviewed Jun. 14, 2021

Unsanitary water connection

The water connection for the fresh water is about an inch away from the sewer dump and is at the same level. Sewer contamination is probably very high. Would not hook my water to this no matter what.

Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Albuquerque KOA Journey by Jeremy , June 14, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Albuquerque KOA Journey have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Albuquerque KOA Journey has 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

  • What is the max vehicle length at Albuquerque KOA Journey?

    Albuquerque KOA Journey allows vehicles up to 60 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Albuquerque KOA Journey?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Albuquerque KOA Journey, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Albuquerque KOA Journey have wifi?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Albuquerque KOA Journey does have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Albuquerque KOA Journey?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is good, AT&T is good, and T-Mobile is good.