Albuquerque North / Bernalillo KOA, near Bernalillo, New Mexico, is a solid choice for campers looking for a convenient spot close to Albuquerque. This campground offers a clean and organized environment, with friendly staff ready to help you settle in.

You’ll find a mix of tent sites, RV spots, and even cabins for those who prefer a little more comfort. Many visitors have praised the well-maintained bathrooms and showers, making it easy to freshen up after a day of exploring. As one camper noted, “The park is very nice and clean,” which seems to be a common sentiment among guests.

If you’re up for some local adventures, you’re just a short drive from the Balloon Park and other attractions in Albuquerque. Plus, there’s a brewery within walking distance, perfect for unwinding after a day of activities. Just keep in mind that some sites are a bit close together, so be mindful of your space while navigating through the campground. Whether you’re just passing through or planning a longer stay, Albuquerque North / Bernalillo KOA has what you need for a comfortable camping experience.

From the KOA website: The campground features a shaded pool (a rarity in the desert) just steps from your Kamping Kabin, tent site or RV pull thru. It's a terrific gathering spot for groups and families with an outdoor covered pavillion, WiFi , playground, volleyball, horseshoes, 2 dog parks, a book exchange, and video rental along with a great gift shop boasting Native American crafts, snacks, drinks, RV supplies and everyday essentials. Catch the new Rail Runner Express in Bernalillo only a mile away (within walking distance) for train excursions to explore downtown Albuquerque, Santa Fe and Belen. The campground also offers easy access to the attractions of New Mexico's two largest cities, as well as to ancient Indian ruins (in Bernalillo), ghost towns, pueblos and all the beauty of the Southwest. Just head West on 550 to highway 4 to the Jemez village where you can swim in the soda damn, soak in the natural hot spring pots and enjoy some of the most beautiful scenery New Mexico has to offer. Step through our secret passage way to the Kaktus brewery where you can enjoy live music, food, and great beer! We are the closest KOA to the World Famous International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta just 9 miles away. Every October the skies are filled with every color, size and shape of balloons. An amazing spectacle youll want to see. No car, thats okay. We have a free shuttle that will take you to the Santa Ana Casino where you can enjoy a fun filled evening of dining, bowling (kid friendly with arcade) and entertainment just minutes away. They will always pick you up for an exhilarating round of world famous golf. Feel like staying in, Pizza Hut and Dominos will always deliver to your campsite. On the weekends, for your enjoyment, free G/PG rated movies are shown in the grassy outdoor covered pavillion where you can purchase snacks and popcorn to add to your viewing pleasure. Our employees number one goal is to make your camping experience carefree and memorable so that you will choose our campground as the place to stay in New Mexico.

Albuquerque North / Bernalillo KOA

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The Best Camping Near Bernalillo, New Mexico

When campgrounds at higher elevations are closed, this is a really nice option. Staff are friendly, there is laundry and Wi-Fi on site, and the campground connects to a brewery a short walk away! 

A very handy place to stay

My children and I stayed 2 nights in a camping cabin at the Bernalillo KOA in May, 2017.  The staff were friendly and helpful throughout our booking process, even when we needed to make changes.  The cabin was clean and neat, the KOA showerhouse was as well.  They had a nice pool with plenty of shade and an outdoor movie in the evenings which my kids enjoyed.  It was an excellent base for exploring the surrounding area, including the Jemez Mountains, many pueblos, Bandelier National Monument, Petroglyph National Monument and Kashe Katuwe National Monument.

Great Place for kids!

This campsite was efficient, friendly, and had plenty of entertainment available. We walked to the brewery next door and made good use of the dog parks.

Hub of Activity

The staff here are awesome, very friendly &amp; always available to help with anything you need. Easy pull through spots. The playground has the best swing set and is all sand, very fun for kids of all ages. 


Great for kids

We needed a place to clean up before heading to Chaco Canyon for a few days. This place filled the bill nicely. The park was clean and the staff friendly and helpful. 

But the best part is there is a brewery you can walk to from the campground. They serve organic pizza and cold beer. What more do you need?

I would give the place 5 stars but one of the good things, access, means you can hear the interstate. 

Nice clean park with easy access 

Loved staying here.  Basics and showers are great.  Near ABQ!

Nice KOA shady and clean

This place is amazing! The service was fantastic and the brewery—that you can walk to (!)—had amazing food, beer, and a front yard full of games! We will definitely be back here for a stay if we are ever close again!

Amazing space, with a brewery next door!

This was a clean and nice KOA. We only stayed there for a night, but like some journey level koas we’ve stayed at, I would’ve stayed longer. 

Nice stop for a stay over

This is a civilized campground located just a few minutes north of Albuquerque. Amenities include a camp store and laundry room. I arrived without a reservation and was able to find a nice tent site with plenty of shade and wooden fences on three sides for privacy. Water and electricity were also available at my site.

This being an urban campground, there was some traffic noise from nearby roads and freeways. However, the campground quieted down at night and I slept well. The bathrooms were very well appointed, and required a code to enter.

Excellent urban camping

We stayed here one night traveling through NM.  The sites were tight (typical KOA). Everything was clean and the folks were friendly. Easy in and out. Would stay here again for an overnight.

Nice KOA

Large sites. Very clean bathrooms and showers.   Convenient location. Friendly staff. 

Good KOA

The park is very nice and clean. Everyone I talked with was very polite and helpful. I will stay here again. Very close to the Balloon Park, Albuquerque and the town of Bernalillo. The only concern was my AC would not fully power up, it seemed not enough amps. The previous park was fine and the park we are at now it works fine. Not sure of the cause. Park was fully booked, may have added to this. Excellent WiFi and cell phone connection (Verizon)


Very clean and organized 

One of the nicer KOAs but still a KOA. Sites are close together. Friendly staff and clean/organized campground. Close to highway but easy in/out. Some smaller trees have branches that can damage your rig so be mindful of the space above as you navigate through the sites.

Great staff. Clean park. Second time here. Better than most KOAs.

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