RV camping near Alamogordo, New Mexico offers travelers access to White Sands National Park while avoiding extreme summer temperatures that often exceed 95°F. The region sits at approximately 4,300 feet elevation with the surrounding Sacramento Mountains rising to over 9,000 feet, creating distinct climate zones within short driving distances. Winter visitors should monitor mountain road conditions when accessing higher-elevation campgrounds.
What to do
Visit White Sands National Park: Located about 20 miles from Boot Hill RV Resort, the park features unique gypsum sand dunes. "We visited White Sands NP and Three Rivers Petroglyph Area from this spot, and each was about equal distance," notes Dennis P.
Explore local agriculture: Several pistachio farms operate near Alamogordo. "Super friendly family owned park. Great sunrise/sunset spot. Right across from giant pistachio," reports Donna T. about Boot Hill RV Resort.
Day trip to mountain towns: When temperatures climb, head to higher elevations. "Ruidoso is an amazing city that we fell in love with. Great places to eat - cafe rio, hall of flame, and Anaheim jacks being three of them," shares Jerilyn M. from Slow Play RV Park.
Check out local museums: The region offers educational attractions. "We missed the space museum, so we'll be back for that," comments Dennis P. about attractions accessible from Boot Hill RV Resort.
What campers like
Cooler mountain temperatures: Higher elevation campgrounds provide relief from summer heat. "Just came from Midland TX where it was around 98, today at Cool Pines RV Park 72° at 3pm in the afternoon," reports Joseph W.
Dog-friendly facilities: Many parks accommodate pets. "They drove around the park just checking on everything... the front office has a store, with can drinks, toiletries, shirts, caps, a few over the counter medicines, and some misc RV things like hoses and dog bones," mentions Matt S. about Slow Play RV Park.
Clean facilities: Campers frequently comment on well-maintained amenities. "Bathrooms and showers were impressively clean. There is a laundry room, and a game room with a few arcade games," notes Matt S.
Peaceful settings: Some parks offer quiet environments despite highway proximity. "Peaceful evenings, with enforced quiet times," reports Matt S. about Slow Play RV Park.
What you should know
Site spacing varies significantly: Some parks have tight quarters. "While some of the sites are a little close together, the campground itself is very spacious (15 acres!) with a large dog park and a new building for activities," explains Cari E. about Riverside RV Park.
Wi-Fi limitations: Connectivity can be challenging in mountain areas. "My only complaint was the WiFi signal was very poor, and virtually unusable during the evenings—cell service is also minimal due to the location, but I was able to work remotely using my T-Mobile hotspot," mentions Cari E.
Vehicle restrictions: Some parks have specific rules. "We are traveling with our Sprinter camper van and tried to make a reservation there, based on the very positive reviews. Unfortunately, we were told, that their insurance does not allow these kinds of campers to stay in their park," reports Aniko S. about Boot Hill RV Resort.
Noise considerations: Location relative to highways impacts noise levels. "The site was right off the highway so easy to get to and the site level. There was a lot of noise from traffic on the highway," notes Mark D. about Edgington RV Park.
Tips for camping with families
Borrow equipment for White Sands: Some parks offer complimentary sleds. "This campsite was awesome! They even provide sleds and wax for free to use at White Sands," shares Tijana & Andrew C. about Mountain Meadows RV Park.
Look for parks with playgrounds: Children appreciate recreational spaces. "My kids also enjoyed the playground and the ducks and chickens by the pond," mentions Kyle and Belinda K. about Edgington RV Park.
Consider parks with wildlife viewing: Natural attractions engage children. "My wife found some hummingbirds to photograph. There are places all over the ground to sit with tables," reports Jeff H. about Cool Pines RV Park.
Check for special events: Some parks organize activities. "They even had home-made cinnamon roles and coffee in the community building on our first morning in the park. Not sure how often they do this, but it was a fun event with a majority of the campers participating," notes William N. about Cool Pines RV Park.
Tips from RVers
Verify utility costs: Some parks charge separately for services. "Very clean was nice layout bathrooms very clean. I paid $35 night electric only then had to pay $5 water in my tank," mentions Steve N. about Boot Hill RV Resort.
Check site dimensions: Many parks accommodate larger RVs. "Large sites and very peaceful," notes Tony S. about Cool Pines RV Park.
Plan for elevation changes: Driving to mountain campgrounds requires vehicle preparation. "Navigation into mountain parks may require navigating elevation changes and monitoring weather conditions, particularly during winter months," advises a camper at Midtown Mountain Campground & RV Park.
Investigate longer-stay discounts: Extended stays can offer better value. "Passport America discount. Price $24.52," reports Jeff H. about Cool Pines RV Park.
