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Best Glamping near Alamogordo, NM

156 Reviews

Alamogordo's El Campo Glamping offers a distinctive boutique camping experience with three reservation-only glamping sites. The property features canvas accommodations with upscale amenities including comfortable beds, picnic tables, and private fireside relaxation areas where guests can enjoy the desert landscape. While alcohol is not permitted, El Campo provides firewood for evening fires and maintains modern bathrooms with shower facilities. The property has earned a perfect 5-star rating from visitors who appreciate its blend of wilderness immersion and comfort. One reviewer highlighted, "The grounds are clean and well kept, the bathroom and showers are clean, and the staff is impeccably friendly and helpful."

The Camp @ Cloudcroft RV Park, located approximately 30 miles from Alamogordo in nearby Mayhill, provides year-round glamping options including yurts and other unique accommodations. This 5-star rated property stands out with full amenities including drinking water, electricity, and sewer connections, making it suitable for glampers seeking comfort in nature. The campground sits at a higher elevation, offering relief from Alamogordo's desert heat during summer months. Visitors have access to White Sands National Park, approximately 45 minutes away, where many enjoy sledding on the pristine gypsum dunes. According to a camper, "Clean facilities and good location. They have sleds to borrow for White Sands which saves you the hassle and cost of getting a sled at the White Sands park."

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Best Glamping Sites Near Alamogordo, New Mexico (17)

    1. Oliver Lee Memorial State Park Campground

    65 Reviews
    Sunspot, NM
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (236) 682-6567

    $15 - $30 / night

    "I like heat and live in New Mexico.  Northern new Mexico, in the mountains, where no one needs air conditioning. "

    "Reservation camp ground about 15-20 min from Alamogordo. Great views, although a little windy at night since you're right up against the mountains."

    2. Alamogordo / White Sands KOA

    37 Reviews
    Alamogordo, NM
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 562-3452

    "I normally don’t stay in improved campgrounds like KOA, but passing through Alamogordo I wanted a stop where we could be in town with internet access and get some maintenance done."

    "In direct contrast to the White Sands backcountry camping which offers absolutely zero thrills and access to luxuries, the White Sand KOA is a great place to stay for those wanting some of the comforts"

    3. Boot Hill RV Resort

    10 Reviews
    Tularosa, NM
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 439-6224

    "Friendly folks (both staff and campers) made it fun. We visited White Sands NP and Three Rivers Petroglyph Area from this spot, and each was about equal distance."

    "We stayed here 2 nights while exploring the Alamogordo/ White Sands area. The park is well equipped with your basic needs-- laundry, FHU, gift shop, office, and a nice covered picnic area."

    4. Sleepy Grass Campground

    5 Reviews
    Cloudcroft, NM
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 682-7570

    "We visited pSleepy Grass in May 2021 and it was an amazing campground fairly close to the town of Cloudcroft, but secluded enough to feel like the middle of an alpine forest."

    "This was a lovely campground near Cloudcroft, NM. It is located in the Lincoln National Forest. We really enjoyed our couple of days at this location."

    5. El Campo Glamping

    1 Review
    Cloudcroft, NM
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (915) 321-1179

    $160 - $215 / night

    6. The Camp @ Cloudcroft RV Park

    10 Reviews
    Mayhill, NM
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 687-3715

    "We stayed in the teardrop camper — so cold outside but the teardrop was warm and cozy. Since then we’ve been back several times! They have new beautifully renovated shower houses."

    "I had I great time including my family the place was so nice everyone there was respectful and friendly I slept in the wall tent and omg it was so warm we went when it got down to 32 degrees so it was"

    7. Aspen Group Only Campground

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    Cloudcroft, NM
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 682-2551

    8. Three Rivers Campground

    6 Reviews
    Nogal, NM
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (505) 257-4095

    "It was also super quiet since it was so far away from the road. The actual camp was in the trees and great views of the surrounding mountains. Each spot has a table, fire pit, and gazebo."

    "Good little camp ground..stow your food away from tent had a bear visit while there..also the road getting there is prone to flash floods"

    9. Deer Spring RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Mayhill, NM
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (704) 380-4087

    $50 - $70 / night

    10. Bonito Hollow RV Park & Campground

    8 Reviews
    Ruidoso, NM
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 336-4325

    $40 - $54 / night

    "Beautiful surroundings, not far from downtown shopping in Ruidoso, most helpful hosts on site. My husband was not in the best of health when we went."

    "I was looking to get away from the heat in Albuquerque and maybe even do a little fishing. I picked a site next to the upper river (Rio Bonito)."

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  • Jeff V.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 3, 2025

    Oliver Lee Memorial State Park Campground

    Not for the 4th of July, unless you just escaped Hell

    Oddly this popped up in my feed as a late 4th of July choice.  Good God, no.  I like heat and live in New Mexico.  Northern new Mexico, in the mountains, where no one needs air conditioning. 

    Cooler times of the year, like mid-winter, I do recommend the area, particularly Dog Canyon, a great winter or early spring hike. 

    But for mid-summer?  No, unless you're an infernal demon it's a bit warm those months.

  • Joe D.
    Jun. 30, 2021

    Oliver Lee Memorial State Park Campground

    Great views and close to town

    Reservation camp ground about 15-20 min from Alamogordo. Great views, although a little windy at night since you're right up against the mountains. Bathrooms were clean and the pull in spots are nicely spaced out, so it's nice and chill. They also have quiet hours from 10p-7a daily. Office was closed when I was there (Monday) so I can't speak to the staff, but the campground looked pretty well maintained.

    There are two trails if you want to hike. One is flat and goes through the canyon for about a mile and a half. The other is basically straight up for 5 miles - I didn't try that one :) - but I imagine the views are great if you can swing it.

    The only complaint about this campground (which can't be fixed) is the flies. So. Many. Flies. They're everywhere and they are impossible to deter no matter how many times you swat them. It's insane. Maybe it was the time of year (late June) but it made tent camping pretty tough at times. If you're in an RV/camper I imagine it wouldn't be quite as bad for you.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 25, 2023

    Oliver Lee Memorial State Park Campground

    Well laid-out state park

    General: Nicely laid out state park about 15 miles from Alamogordo where you could stock up on anything you need. 

    Site Quality: The sites are level, gravel, and generous in size; each would have room for an extra vehicle if needed. I believe all of them have water and electric hookups. The only odd thing is that these hookups are located near the front of the site which could be awkward if you do not have a long enough cord. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring; some (but not all) have a covered shelter. 

    Bathhouse: The bathroom appeared clean. Two shower stalls appeared clean, but I did not use them. There is a gravel path leading to the bathhouse, but it is twisty and rocky; make sure you bring your flashlight after dark. 

    Activities: There are guided tours four times a week where you will drive your own vehicle to the ranch. There is also an occasional Saturday morning “coffee and conversation” where staff is available to answer questions about the history of the area, plants, and wildlife. Unfortunately, we arrived after dark in the rain and left the next morning around 9 am still in the rain and not on a day that any of the programs were offered. From what I could see, this looks like a very well-laid-out park, and I would definitely like to return to see the ranch and explore more of the area.

  • Dennis P.
    Nov. 5, 2021

    Boot Hill RV Resort

    Clean, quiet and a pistachio

    Right across the road from the world's largest pistachio, this RV campground has all you would ever want. Friendly folks (both staff and campers) made it fun. We visited White Sands NP and Three Rivers Petroglyph Area from this spot, and each was about equal distance. Not that far from Alamogordo so we splurged and ate out one night. We missed the space museum, so we'll be back for that.

  • S
    May. 27, 2019

    The Camp @ Cloudcroft RV Park

    They think of everything!

    We love Royce and the Camp @ Cloudcroft. We started out coming here NYE. We stayed in the teardrop camper — so cold outside but the teardrop was warm and cozy. Since then we’ve been back several times! They have new beautifully renovated shower houses. They have a Yurt with all you could ever think of as well as a pop up trailer (amazing king size bed). When you rent these, you basically can come with clothes and food. They think of everything else from utensils, grills, stoves, linens, seasonings ... even a deck of cards! There’s WiFi throughout the campground. They also have RV spaces and tent areas. Super super nice staff (Sissy and her pup Mickey). Can’t recommend this place enough and we can’t wait to get back to our home away from home!!

  • Naythin H.
    Jun. 17, 2021

    The Camp @ Cloudcroft RV Park

    Amazing

    I had I great time including my family the place was so nice everyone there was respectful and friendly I slept in the wall tent and omg it was so warm we went when it got down to 32 degrees so it was nice for the heater and heated blankets they also had a nice creek with trees and trees by far the best for a weekend nights .

  • S
    Aug. 13, 2019

    Bonito Hollow RV Park & Campground

    Perfect in every way

    This campground has it all. Beautiful surroundings, not far from downtown shopping in Ruidoso, most helpful hosts on site. My husband was not in the best of health when we went. The hosts helped him set up, with them doing the majority of the work, in the rain. The campground is pet friendly, has an enclosed run where you can take them off the leash for a bit, also has several locations with poop bags available. This seems to be a super secure location as hosts are on duty 24/7. No one comes into the campground without stopping at the office and checking in, anyone failing to do this, will be followed in and information gathered or asked to leave. Sites, once vacated are gone over with a fine tooth comb to make sure Nothing is left behind, the fire pits are cleaned, and everything is in order for the next camper. There are horseshoe pits and sand volleyball available for entertainment. Showers and laundry facilities are available and kept super clean. Rio Bonito flows along the side of the campground

  • WThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 26, 2023

    Oliver Lee Memorial State Park Campground

    Bring Shade but It Has Everything Else You Could Want

    As other people have mentioned, there are some sites that have small shelters built over the picnic tables, but I couldn't figure out a pattern to them, so it would be difficult to reserve ahead. (Also, many of them were at the RV sites--which have water and electricity but no sewer connections--which seemed like a waste since RV's come with built-in shade. Luckily, we had brought an 8' square canopy which was a lifesaver. About 15 minutes from Alamogordo and 30 minutes from White Sands, so convenient, too. It seemed to be full on Friday night but only half-full on Saturday night. (The Trinity Site was open on Saturday, so my guess was that some people went there and then moved on.) Nice flush bathrooms with free showers, and there were additional spigots and vault toilets for backup. Didn't go on it but the Dog Canyon trail looks like a beast and started from the campground. Highlight was definitely the views, especially during sunrise and sunset. The sites across from us ($42 and #44) would have been even better for views (though neither had the prized picnic table shade!).

  • L
    Oct. 22, 2021

    Oliver Lee Memorial State Park Campground

    Great location! Super clean

    The campground is located in the Oliver Lee State Park, with access on paved roads. There is a dump and water fill station at the entrance. Many sites have electric and water. All have picnic tables, fire rings/grills, but no shade. The Comfort Station is well kept and clean, with running hot and cold water in showers and sinks. Toilets have running water. It’s very quiet in the night so you can enjoy the sound of night creatures. Sadly, although there is electricity at the sites, generators are run at times tearing up the silence and tranquility. Hiking trails are accessible from the campground, a strenuous treck into Dog Canyon and an easy Nature trail. The park is only twenty minutes from White Sands National Park. Great experience! I would come back here any time!

Guide to Alamogordo

Alamogordo sits at approximately 4,300 feet elevation at the edge of the Sacramento Mountains, creating a transition zone between desert and mountain ecosystems. Summer temperatures often exceed 100°F, while spring and fall provide milder conditions for outdoor activities. The region contains a unique combination of high desert, mountain forests, and the world's largest gypsum dune field, offering diverse camping environments within a 30-mile radius.

What to do

Hiking Dog Canyon Trail: Oliver Lee Memorial State Park Campground features a challenging trail with significant elevation gain. One visitor shared, "Dog Canyon, a great winter or early spring hike. But for mid-summer? No, unless you're an infernal demon it's a bit warm those months."

Stargazing after sunset: The open desert skies provide exceptional nighttime viewing. A camper at Oliver Lee Memorial State Park Campground noted, "The starry night skies are absolutely beautiful. Facilities are decent—nothing to complain about. Strong cell service with both Verizon and T-Mobile."

Visit local attractions: The area offers several day trip options within driving distance. A visitor to Three Rivers Campground mentioned, "It is 4 miles from the Three Rivers Petroglyph National Park and the portal to the White Mountain Wilderness area in the Lincoln National Forrest. This area is great for car/RV camping....but also great for backpack camping."

Enjoy cooler mountain temperatures: The higher elevation campgrounds offer relief from desert heat. One reviewer at Sleepy Grass Campground stated, "It was chilly and breezy at night with temps dropping into the high 30's in mid-May (campground elevation is about 9,000ft)."

What campers like

Private sites with mountain views: Many campgrounds offer spacious sites with scenic backdrops. A camper at Oliver Lee Memorial State Park Campground commented, "Our site backed up right to the mountains. Gorgeous at dusk/dawn."

Clean facilities: Campgrounds maintain good amenities despite the remote locations. A visitor to Alamogordo White Sands KOA reported, "Everyone was super nice! Place was well kept and clean. Note: there is lots of railroad train coming by throughout the evening."

Wildlife viewing opportunities: The diverse ecosystems support various wildlife. At Sleepy Grass Campground, a camper shared, "There is lots of wildlife. We saw plenty of deer and even an elk."

Stream access: Several campgrounds feature water features. At Bonito Hollow RV Park, one reviewer noted, "Some of the campsites back up to a nice running creek. Beautiful bridge crossing over the creek."

What you should know

Seasonal temperature variations: The area experiences extreme heat in summer months. A reviewer at Oliver Lee Memorial State Park Campground warned, "Oddly this popped up in my feed as a late 4th of July choice. Good God, no. I like heat and live in New Mexico. Northern new Mexico, in the mountains, where no one needs air conditioning."

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