Top Tent Camping near Albuquerque, NM

Looking for an adventure where you can explore Albuquerque and then fall asleep in your tent? The Dyrt helps you find campsites near Albuquerque with tent camping. Would you prefer a quiet dispersed site or an established camgpround with amenities? Either way, The Dyrt makes it easy to find the perfect place to pitch your tent.

Best Tent Sites Near Albuquerque, NM (10)

    Camper-submitted photo from Mother Bosque Gardens
    Camper-submitted photo from Mother Bosque Gardens
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    1. Mother Bosque Gardens

    6 Reviews
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    42 Saves

    Mother Bosque Garden , in Albuquerque , NM USA 87107

    We are on Google, and Google Maps, easy to find. We are in the North valley , in the Griegos neighborhood .

    Urban Organic Permaculture in an Urban / Suburban Setting, We are 2 miles East of the Rio Grande River. and walking, bike paths . The paths starts at our neighborhood.

    contact , Michaela and Ernesto Maestas . 505 688 9721, text is best

    6 camp sites only , 8 x 8 is the largest tent . $45- per night, 2 adults . 2 Inside rooms too.

    NO RVs , We take vans, cars , truck, bikes . You may sleep in your van , truck or car.

    We are NOT an RV park . We are Not a camp- ground. We are organic gardens .

    Urban Permaculture, with Fruit trees , flowers, cactus and herbs.

    We are a wildlife safety zone , we feed birds and provide water .

    A Clean shared bathroom , inside toilet / shower , includes towels, soap , shampoo.

    We have a shared kitchen / laundry room you can use . we ask for $3- to do laundry , cash .

    We are 7 Mins. from Route 40 and 25.

    No smoking, no drugs , no parties , dog friendly , 420 ok.

    We are 10 mins. from Old town and 15 mins. from Downtown .

    We are close to the Rio Grande Nature Center .

    There are gas stations and stores within a 2 mins. drive .

    We are one hour to Santa Fe , NM and 3 hours to Taos, NM.

    We are 2 hours to T or C, NM and 5 hours to Silver City , NM .

    We are dog friendly, must be on a leash and please clean up poo. We will give you bags .

    We have trash cans, and recycling and compost.

    Our tent sites are private , if you choose to sleep in your van or car , you are in a parking area but may use the house and gardens . There is a public pool , 2 mins, from the house . A city pool , that is awesome.

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    • Reservable
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    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Trash

    $40 - $60 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Manzanita Rec Zone Dispersed Camping - Sandia District
    Camper-submitted photo from Manzanita Rec Zone Dispersed Camping - Sandia District
    Camper-submitted photo from Manzanita Rec Zone Dispersed Camping - Sandia District

    2. Manzanita Rec Zone Dispersed Camping - Sandia District

    2 Reviews
    5 Photos
    36 Saves

    Please consult the Manzanita Mountains Trail System Map to find a dispersed site: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd555098.pdf

    Look for Motorized Dispersed Camping info in the bottom left portion of the map. **When looking for the Dispersed Camping Sites, look for small, rectangular boxes with a site number in it and a pointer that directs you to the site.

    There are NO AMENITIES at these sites. Cell phone coverage is not guaranteed. It is the recreationist’s responsibility to use a map if you choose to explore the area. It is a multi-user area. Trail(s) that are associated with each dispersed site are open for the following uses: Hiking, Mountain Biking, 2 Wheel Motorized Vehicles and Horseback Riding.

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    • Dispersed
    • Alcohol
    Camper-submitted photo from New Canyon Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from New Canyon Campground
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    Camper-submitted photo from New Canyon Campground
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    Camper-submitted photo from New Canyon Campground

    3. New Canyon Campground

    5 Reviews
    7 Photos
    78 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Tents
    • Equestrian
    • Trash
    • Picnic Table
    Camper-submitted photo from Cedro 2 Track 13 Dispersed Site
    Camper-submitted photo from Cedro 2 Track 13 Dispersed Site
    Camper-submitted photo from Cedro 2 Track 13 Dispersed Site

    4. Cedro 2 Track 13 Dispersed Site

    1 Review
    3 Photos
    24 Saves

    Individual BLM Field Offices may have additional or supplemental special camping rules or guidelines. Please call our Field Offices or visit our individual recreation websites for this information.

    BLM's overall policy is to allow dispersed camping on all the lands it administers with the following conditions and exceptions:

    Dispersed camping is generally allowed on public lands in New Mexico for no more than a period of 14 days within any period of 28 consecutive days. The 14-day limit may be reached either through a number of separate visits or through 14 days of continuous overnight occupation during the 28-day period. After this time period, you must relocate to another site at least 25 miles away. The purpose of this is to prevent damage to sensitive resources caused by continual use of any particular areas.

    Camping is prohibited within 900 feet of any developed water source such as a guzzler or watering trough so that the water is accessible to wildlife and livestock. Please do not park your vehicles near these waters or take any actions that would disturb wildlife or livestock from using these waters.

    Campfires must be attended at all times. Campers must comply with all fire restrictions.

    When using a motorized vehicle for camping access please park your vehicle near existing roads or existing undeveloped campsites.

    Camping is permitted within all units of the National Wilderness Preservation System administered by the BLM in New Mexico. However, all motorized and mechanized vehicles and equipment are strictly prohibited in these areas. Campers must not dispose of refuse, hazardous materials, sewage, or gray water, in any manner that would pollute the surrounding area. Please pack it out, and dispose of those materials properly.

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    • Dispersed
    Camper-submitted photo from Coyote Trailhead
    Camper-submitted photo from Coyote Trailhead

    5. Coyote Trailhead

    1 Review
    2 Photos
    13 Saves
    • Pets
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    • Phone Service
    • Tents
    • Equestrian
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
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      Camper-submitted photo from Ojito Wilderness
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      7. Ojito Wilderness

      2 Reviews
      6 Photos
      15 Saves
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          9. Tajique Campground

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          4 Saves

          Small (6 unit) site at 6800* near Tajique Creek No trailers; pronounced "Tah-HEE-key"

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          • Picnic Table
          • Toilets
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            10. Scaramanga Ranch

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            4 Saves

            18 & Up Only Strictly Enforced Why should movie folks have all the fun? Scaramanga Ranch is available to campers seeking a canyon & convenient scenic escape between our productions. Snore, explore, hike, bike, and immerse yourself within our desert forest. Nestled above Madrid, we are just 20 minutes from Santa Fe. Premium sites have private canopy, solar-gravity shower, uber-clean catchment latrine, toiletries, and fire pit.

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            • Reservable
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            • Group

            $45 - $65 / night


          Recent Tent Reviews In Albuquerque

          323 Reviews of 10 Albuquerque Campgrounds


          • David T.
            Camper-submitted photo from Hidden Valley RV park
            Oct. 17, 2024

            Hidden Valley RV park

            Definitely NOT as advertised. I do not recommend.

            Run down park, not very well maintained at all. The pictures used on their website are very misleading. Their "Recreation Hall" was disgusting. Dirty carpets, paint cans in the sink, just filthy dirty! The bathrooms were very clean at the bath house. The dog park was disgusting with the trash can there overflowing. Very disappointed and will not be staying at this dump again!

          • AThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Enchanted Trails RV Park & Trading Post
            Oct. 10, 2024

            Enchanted Trails RV Park & Trading Post

            Great in a pinch or any other time

            Well appointed RV park for trailer/RV. Little close to I-40 but sound is not that bad. Picnic table, shade trees, pool, hot tub. Even accept mailing ahead(like Amazon)

            Very friendly staff. Great for the balloon fiesta

          • WThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Coronado Campground
            Oct. 9, 2024

            Coronado Campground

            Love the area, some live-ins need to go

            Excellent location and views, just need some lo g term resident clean up or eviction at entrance. We stayed for one night. Great set up and next to a brewery/restaurant in wish we would have visited. Clean bathrooms and nice sites.

          • JThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Cuervo Mountain RV Park and Horse Hotel
            Sep. 17, 2024

            Cuervo Mountain RV Park and Horse Hotel

            Normal

            Perfect for an overnight stop, quiet, clean, there are several long term residents which is not reflected on the online booking system, most overnighters stay in row A. The playground was nice for our daughter

          • A
            Camper-submitted photo from Vista Linda Campground — Santa Fe National Forest
            Sep. 13, 2024

            Vista Linda Campground — Santa Fe National Forest

            Great Campground!

            We just happened upon this 1st come 1st serve campground & so glad we did! The camp host "Brad" was so very nice & helpful. He gave us info on all the things to do and see in the Jamez area (which is alot)  Our campsite #12 was really nice. It has a large covered pavilion (not all sites have the covered pavilions) with oversized picnic table & a short path down to a private area at the Jamez River (which is really more like a creek) from our site. We left our chairs down there & frequently enjoyed relaxing there. The area is scenic & campground was very clean. There are water pumps outside the bathrooms. The cost for us was $5 per night using our America the Beautiful Senior Pass. This is a great home base for visiting the area. Would defiantly visit again!

          • JThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Manzano Mountains State Park
            Aug. 6, 2024

            Manzano Mountains State Park

            Quiet shady camp

            It was hot in the valley so we retreated to the nearest mountains. What a quiet little camp. No huge RV’s or anything. Our 6ft wide, 20ft long trailer seemed too big. Our spot accommodated us well. The trails are fabulous. There’s a Track Trail that just opened and a motorized track wheelchair making this park very accessible. Not very many electric sites but that was ok as the temps were cooler (60’s at night)

          • Patrick J.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Santa Fe Skies RV Park
            Jul. 23, 2024

            Santa Fe Skies RV Park

            Great location and RV Park

            The location is close to stores and restaurants that are about 10 minutes away...that we needed after discovering a damaged tire. The front desk recommended a tire store that was just north of the park. Thank you...The park has been set up nicely. The sites are a bit tight from the adjoining sites. Site were level and all the hook ups worked without issue. The location made for an hour's drive to Los Alamos and Bandelier national monument. Both great visits if you haven't been there before.

          • Joshuah F.
            Camper-submitted photo from New Canyon Campground
            Jul. 13, 2024

            New Canyon Campground

            Nice place!

            Overall a nice place to camp. Most beautiful drive into the campsite. Some of the campsites had concrete picnic tables and bear containers. They were up a walkway and some stairs though. The vault toilets were clean. We were approached by a guy letting us know there was a boar and a bear coming down the canyon. He said they were about 700 yards away.

          • M
            Camper-submitted photo from Peace Farms
            Jul. 8, 2024

            Peace Farms

            Stayed here after a long July 4th weekend in 2024, couldn’t be happier !

            Fay was a great host, amazing spot for rural camping and cheap as heck too! Loved every part of my stay, thanks for running such a top notch operation!

          • E
            Camper-submitted photo from Hidden Valley RV park
            Jul. 7, 2024

            Hidden Valley RV park

            Mismanaged & Poorly Maintained Dump

            I feel bad for anyone who gets tricked into staying here - the website says it’s a beautiful resort with amenities you would find at a retreat, but in reality the place is a ghetto rv park for longtermers that is falling apart. It’s gross & trashy, with most of the “amenities” broken and dirty and the basic utilities malfunctioning. 

            Most sites are extremely narrow, short & unlevel, with barely enough room to pull in and definitely not enough for awnings, slides, steps or your car. Most of the larger sites are occupied by people who live there or are double occupancy so you can't pull-thru. There are no fire rings or picnic tables- if you want to sit outside you have to put your chairs in the road, very close to neighbors.

            There are very few 50 amp sites and many electric boxes exhibit signs of fire & melting. Breakers blow with a minimal load and some areas of the park have repeat blackouts. Sewage hookups and water spigots are on opposite sides, shared with neighbors and water pressure is very low. 

            There are frequent water leaks under the ground, making it's drinkability questionable. It also gets shut off for long periods of time without warning. There are septic tanks randomly scattered all over the property that are very smelly and some sites have sewage leaking out onto the ground. 

            Most signage is faded or completely missing so good luck finding your site or even the campground. The road in and to upper lot are very steep and narrow - there's giant broken speedbumps and throughout the park there is no gravel so it's muddy with lots of potholes and deep ruts. The campground isn't visible from the interstate but you can still hear all the traffic.

            There are tons of signs that say that the speed limit is 5 mph and say Wrong Way, but people still speed without getting into trouble. When the road is dry it kicks up lots of dust, and with the limited space inside sites it seems dangerous to be outside with children and pets because there is no where to hang out but in the road.

            The grass was all dead and uncut with lots of very tall weeds everywhere. There are very pokey seedheads and goat heads that stick in your feet and get tracked into your RV. Pets walking there are in constant pain due to these pokeys sticking in their paws. Many trees were dead or dying, so be careful where you park because overhead branches could come tumbling down on your RV. Shade is hit or miss.

            There is very little to do at this RV park. There was a small basketball court with busted and dirt covered concrete, a tetherball pole with no ball, and a couple of broken picnic tables scattered about. The playground had a small swing set that is not anchored to the ground so the smallest amount of swinging can make it tip over. A short hiking trail that runs the length of the park has low hanging branches and big rocks that make walking it difficult.

            The swimming pool is bright green and closed, the clubhouse appeared to be empty other than belongings from a very smelly & messy homeless family that seemed to be living in it. It was extremely hot, as were all other indoor areas other than the office. All the bathrooms and showers are absolutely filthy, obviously not cleaned regularly, and smell like backed up sewage. The trashcans were overflowing and garbage blowing in the wind with trash lining the woods around the whole park.

            The dog park is covered in poop with no baggie dispenser and a trashcan piled high with bags of feces. The laundry room was dirty - all of the machines were old & several out of order. The only place in the RV park that was clean and not crumbling was the inside (outside looks rough) of the office, but it's basically empty and not a place to hang out.

            There are a couple of tent sites that are level but very close together - they have power, water and a picnic table but campfires are not permitted anywhere in the park. There are no tent or RV sites that are dry camping even though they advertise that there are. 

            All of the lights throughout the park are burnt out, so it's pitch black at night. With the large amount of ditches, holes, dirt piles, scattered rocks and trash debris everywhere it's dangerous to traverse at night. There are also lots of coyotes and snakes, so keep your kids and pets indoors at night. 

            All of the people employed (I'd say working but there is obviously NO work being done) there appear to be on meth. They act paranoid and sketchy, talking fast while grinding their teeth and unable to make eye contact. There were lots of people who looked homeless & high coming and going in broken down vehicles and hanging out with the managers, so it seemed like they were selling drugs out of the RV office.

            The office hours constantly change depending on when the druggie managers feel like opening it. Some mornings it's closed when it's supposed to be open, some nights they are in there until really late. The two of them do weird stuff at all hours, outside being loud in the middle of night and sound asleep in the middle of the day when they are supposed to be working. They are incredibly irresponsible and lazy, and seem to lack any skills or knowledge about RVs or park maintenance.

            This RV park was recently purchased by an investment company out of Texas and have nobody on the grounds making sure that things are running smoothly. They have not invested any money into repairs or improvements; previous owners allowed the property to decay, refusing to spend money on fixing anything or paying for decent help.

            Many visitors complain that the cost to stay ends up being MUCH higher than is advertised. All kinds of additional fees and taxes are tacked on so expect to pay 25-50% more than you were quoted when checking in. Discounts for being in various clubs may not be honored, changing all the time. 

            Crime and theft in the RV park were rare until the methhead managers took over and have attracted bad apples to the area. Now people associated with that lifestyle have free reign, taking over community spaces, sleeping in cars, being allowed to camp for free, and hanging out at the office, eyeballing your stuff.

            They smell awful and make nasty messes everywhere they go. You can see them digging through the trash in search of metals and spreading all of their broken belongings out. So I wouldn't leave your site unoccupied or anything of worth outside nowadays.  

            I really cannot recommend that anyone stay at this RV park, but especially if you are looking for a vacation spot because you will be extremely disappointed. Photos on the website must have been taken a long time ago during better days, and amenities advertised are now so broken down that they are no longer usable.

            It's really unfortunate that this RV park has fallen into disrepair and isn't being managed by capable people, because otherwise it's a great location surrounded by forest. It's close enough to Albuquerque and Edgewood for groceries, restaurants and entertainment, but far enough away to escape the hussle and bussle. The local mountain towns don't have much to offer but are quaint, and the campground is near to Sandia mountain and outdoor recreation like hiking.

          • m
            Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed Caming off FS 542
            Jun. 21, 2024

            Dispersed Caming off FS 542

            Roads are a little rough

            Nice place to stop. I was the only one there. There’s a couple spots when you first get in, and then there’s more further up but the roads get worse. There were coyotes around.

          • Roger W.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Vista Linda Campground — Santa Fe National Forest
            Jun. 14, 2024

            Vista Linda Campground — Santa Fe National Forest

            What a GREAT Campground

            Vista Linda NM : Adjacent to the highway. Don’t be fooled, though. Beautiful, peaceful, clean, and the most helpful host.
            (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good

            (71 yr olds in 17’ trailer.)

            Overall Rating: 4 Security: No Usage during visit: the host tells me that usually fills up Site Privacy: good Site Spacing: very good Pad surface: blacktop Reservations: First, come first Campground Noise: Quiet, campground Outside Road Noise: along the highway. Through Traffic in campground: no Electric Hookup: no, Sewer Hookup: no Dump Station: No Potable Water Available: yes Generators: allowed Bathroom: very clean pit toilets. Showers: no Pull Throughs: yes. Cell Service (AT&T): no bars Setting: beautiful setting. Along in Canyon wall. Would love to stay here Recent Weather: 70s during the day Solar: very good Insects: none during our visit this time of Host: yes sky Rig Size: around 40 feet Sites: many nice sites. See the pictures. Site seven was our favorite site. Very nice. Flowing Creek adjacent to that site.

          • Roger W.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Cochiti Recreation Area
            Jun. 14, 2024

            Cochiti Recreation Area

            Access to Nearby Cities and Monuments

            Cochiti Army Core of Engineer CG: Good location to visit both Albuquerque (50mins) and Santa Fe (35 mins). Bandelier National Monument is 1 1/2 hrs away. El Moro and El Malpias National Monuments could be visited with a full day of driving.
            (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good

            (71 yr olds in 17’ trailer.)

            Overall Rating: 3 (should be a 4 but for poor bathroom cleanliness) Price 2024: $ 6 w interagency pass for non Electric Site Security: Check in stations active on weekends Usage during visit: 1/3 to almost full (weekends) Site Privacy: Open Site Spacing: Pretty good Pad surface: Concrete Reservations: Yes Campground Noise: Quiet Outside Road Noise: None Through Traffic in campground: None Electric Hookup: Some sites Sewer Hookup: No Dump Station: Yes Potable Water Available: There are several spigots in each loop.
            Generators: Allowed during specific hours Bathroom: Flush toilets. Only one cleaning and attention during our 7 day stay. Also, repair needs of bathroom fixtures is ignored .
            Showers: Not kept even close to adequately clean.
            Pull Throughs: Not in our loop (Cat Tail) Cell Service (AT&T): 1-2 bars in our loop Setting: Set off of Cochiti Lake which is not particularly attractive. Mountain range to the north is pleasant to look at Recent Weather: Sunny and occasionally windy. Solar: Excellent Insects: None this time of year.
            Host: Yes Rig Size: Large RVs present Sites: Ringtail is overall best loop in my opinion. Sites w a View: 51, 53, 50, (57,58)

            Also liked: 48, 46,45, 45,43

          • marine J.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from RV Park at HIPICO Santa Fe
            Jun. 14, 2024

            RV Park at HIPICO Santa Fe

            Great location close to Santa Fe

            This is a very spacious private campground southwest of Santa Fe with access to public land. Located 20 minutes from downtown Santa Fe. There are probably 50 sites with restrooms and showers. I saw a few tent but this is really geared toward RVs. They have discounts if you stay 4 to 6 days it is 10% off and 7 to 14 days it is 15% off. There is really nothing to it but it is so spacious and quiet, great vibe and the staff is super nice and helpful. They offer overnight stabling for horses too.

          • Donna H.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Route 66 RV Park
            May. 31, 2024

            Route 66 RV Park

            Unsafe. Unclean. Unprofessional. I paid for 2 nights but only stayed 2 mins

            Zero stars. I'm not overly picky about amenities, but this place was in shambles. First, there were 2 young women in the front office smacking gum with their feet on the counter. One handed me a map showing my spot, then told me that the restrooms (I only saw one for the entire facility and it shared the space with the washer/dryer) were closed from 6 to 8am and then from 3 to 5pm for cleaning--prime time for this senior's 70-year-old bladder. The spot I was assigned had a 30-degree drop and 6-foot reach to the utilities...not doable for my 18-foot camper van, so I went back to the office and asked if I could move to another space. They said no. I said that I would have to go somewhere else because I paid for, and required power, water, and bathroom facilities and they said ok, but that they had a no-refund policy since I was cancelling on the day of arrival. I said that I paid for 2 days and asked that one be refunded. They didn't even blink and again declined so I backtracked 22 miles to the Albuquerque (east) KOA, which was lovely.

          • MThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Manzano Mountains State Park
            May. 16, 2024

            Manzano Mountains State Park

            Beautiful!

            Remote, wooded, serene. Sites are gravel, but not very level. Each site has a picnic table, grill & fire pit. Some sites have power, but none have sewer or water hookups. There is a dump station & drinking water. If you want to get away from it all, this is the place.

          • tres H.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed Caming off FS 542
            May. 11, 2024

            Dispersed Caming off FS 542

            Busy

            Arrived around 9pm on a Friday night it was busy and pretty tough to find an open spot. It’s a nice area and stayed quiet all night. Road is rough would not go with a low clearance car

          • Stuart O.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Enchanted Trails RV Park & Trading Post
            Apr. 23, 2024

            Enchanted Trails RV Park & Trading Post

            Good place on the old Route 66

            We used it as a home base to explore greater ABQ, so it was all we needed.  Staff very friendly, and a nice little shop.  Sites are level hardscrabble, typical of NM lowlands.  They were having trouble with the WiFi for our particular loop, but have enough options to overcome such problems.

          • Stuart O.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Manzano Mountains State Park
            Apr. 23, 2024

            Manzano Mountains State Park

            Secluded and quiet

            Very nice campground, and only $18/night for water and electric.  Beautiful mountain setting with lots of pine trees and cool mornings.  Had hoped to do some road biking but the steep gravel proved intimidating for the less experienced in the group.

          • L
            Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed Caming off FS 542
            Apr. 21, 2024

            Dispersed Caming off FS 542

            Just enough trees for privacy, slightly steep ramp

            Can make it up to camp with 2 wheel drive low clearance. Maybe some minor scraping as you leave/arrive over a bit of a rough ramp lip. Turn left at top of main entrance ramp to avoid worst road section which goes up to peak. Enough site separation I didn’t really hear others except when they were walking by on the road. Road makes a nice hike to the peak. There are large camp sites short walks from the road too, probably awesome for families with big tents, wouldn’t even see the road where passers by walk from some of those sites.

          • L
            Camper-submitted photo from Manzanita Rec Zone Dispersed Camping - Sandia District
            Apr. 21, 2024

            Manzanita Rec Zone Dispersed Camping - Sandia District

            Roughish road, nice quiet spots

            I like it. A bit less traveled than other nearby campground. Road almost more accessible to this camp ground for low clearance. Might scrape a bit going up final ramp to Cedro peak one, but not terribly either. Some local traffic passes through regularly, including an Amazon delivery van a day. To be honest I didn’t make it all the way in to the pin shown on the dyrt, had no issues anyway. Not even a ranger visit.

          • Angela C.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Santa Fe Skies RV Park
            Apr. 3, 2024

            Santa Fe Skies RV Park

            Overnight at Santa Fe

            We stayed overnight at this campground and had a good experience. Check-in was easy and the gentleman at the front desk was helpful with information about the train, which is literally two minutes away and super affordable to go to either downtown Santa Fe or Albuquerque. The bathrooms were clean (water was hot!!!) and I appreciated the washer & dryers that took credit cards. The sites aren’t laid out in a grid so they do feel like you are getting more space and there is plenty of metal sculptures to add to the ambience. I wouldn’t say there is an enormous amount to do at the actual campground (there is a walking trail), but it was a good base for us to take the train to the city in the morning and then get back on the road.

          • T&A Adventures *.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Cibola NP
            Apr. 2, 2024

            Cibola NP

            Quick Overnight

            We came here planning on staying at Coyote Trailhead that was listed. Turns out you can't overnight park at the actual trailheads. And to get to the dispersed camping you have to have a jeep or similar rock climbing type vehicle & not towing anything. Crazy steep rock face in the middle of the road near the trailhead. So we turned around, saw this spot and no one was there. We spent the night, boondocking. No one bothered us.



          Guide to Albuquerque

          Camping near Albuquerque offers a mix of urban convenience and natural beauty. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly spot or a quiet retreat, there are plenty of options to explore.

          What to do:

          • Visit the Sandia Mountains: Just a short drive from the city, the Sandia Mountains offer hiking trails and stunning views. One camper mentioned, "15 minutes from the Sandia Air tram, 20 minutes from the airport," making it easy to enjoy the outdoors while being close to amenities.
          • Explore local attractions: Albuquerque is rich in culture and history. A reviewer noted that the Coronado Campground is "on the same road as Coronado Historical Site, which is an amazing Adobe settlement circa 1300 AD."
          • Enjoy the Balloon Fiesta: If you're in town during the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, it's a must-see. Many campgrounds are conveniently located for easy access to the event.

          What campers like:

          • Clean facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. One visitor at the Albuquerque KOA Journey said, "The bathrooms/showers were likewise very clean and there was plenty of hot water."
          • Family-friendly amenities: Many campgrounds offer activities for kids. A parent at the Route 66 RV Resort shared, "The pool is resort style with hot tub. They even have a dog washing facility with tubs."
          • Convenient locations: Campgrounds like the American RV Resort are praised for their proximity to local attractions. A reviewer noted, "Good location, friendly office staff."

          What you should know:

          • Noise levels: Some campgrounds are near busy roads, which can be noisy. A camper at the Albuquerque North / Bernalillo KOA mentioned, "Close to highway but easy in/out," indicating that while it's convenient, it might not be the quietest spot.
          • Tight camping spots: Many campgrounds have close quarters. A visitor at the Albuquerque KOA Journey remarked, "Spots are a little tight," so be prepared for that.
          • Seasonal weather: Depending on the time of year, temperatures can vary greatly. One camper at the Turquoise Trail Campground advised, "I recommend spring to fall for tents. Winter temps get down to 16 degrees F."

          Tips for camping with families:

          • Look for kid-friendly activities: Choose campgrounds with playgrounds and pools. A parent at the Route 66 RV Resort highlighted, "Jump pad, playground, mini golf and a really nice pool were the highlights."
          • Plan for noise: If your kids are light sleepers, consider campgrounds away from highways. A reviewer at the Albuquerque KOA Journey mentioned, "Interstate noise could be an issue if you're not running AC/fan."
          • Pack for all weather: Be ready for changing conditions. A camper at the Dispersed Camping off FS 542 noted, "Roads are a little rough," so ensure your vehicle is suitable for the terrain.

          Tips from RVers:

          • Check for amenities: Look for campgrounds with full hookups. A visitor at the American RV Resort appreciated, "Clean sites and laundry facilities."
          • Be mindful of space: Some RV parks have tight spots. A reviewer at the High Desert RV Park mentioned, "There did appear to be a lot of long-term residents staying here."
          • Plan for road noise: If you're sensitive to sound, consider campgrounds further from highways. A camper at the Route 66 RV Resort noted, "Expensive but with all the services you can dream of," indicating that the amenities might outweigh the noise issue.

          Camping in Albuquerque, NM, offers a variety of experiences, from family-friendly spots to serene retreats. With the right planning, you can enjoy the beauty of New Mexico's outdoors while having access to the conveniences of city life.

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