14 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Leasburg Dam State Park Campground sites accommodate pets with well-maintained, level concrete pads for tent or RV camping. All 24 sites across three loops need advance reservations, with 18 offering electric hookups and water. Each site features a covered picnic table on a concrete pad with adequate space between sites for privacy. The park enforces standard pet policies requiring leashes and proper waste disposal. Nearby trails suitable for dog walking include the Upper and Lower Mogolian trail and a recommended slot canyon hike less than 10 miles away. Sites are spacious with generous sizing and enough distance between neighbors to prevent pets from disturbing others. The grounds remain very clean with regular maintenance of bathroom facilities.
Caballo Lake State Park maintains several pet-friendly campgrounds including Appaloosa, Riverside, and Palomino camping areas. These sites feature electric hookups with 30 and 50 amp service, water connections, and sewer hookups suitable for extended stays with pets. Showers and toilets are available for campers, though some visitors note occasional wind and dust that may affect outdoor pet activities. The campground gate policy closes at sunset, requiring campers to be inside before dark—an important consideration for evening dog walks. The surrounding area offers desert landscape exploration opportunities for leashed pets. Percha Dam State Park Campground, located along the Rio Grande, provides additional pet-friendly options with water and electric hookups at all reserved sites, though it lacks an on-site RV dump station.
"You can't beat New Mexico State Parks. Water and electric hook-ups for $18. Great views and a concrete picnic shelter to boot."
"Like many New Mexico State Parks, Leasburg Dam offers beautiful views and nice facilities. We have the facilities here to be among the best. We love the adobe shelters!"
Available this weekend
from $15 - $30 / night
"We only stayed one night but this was a convenient location or far off the highway. Bathroom was clean and staff was nice. Large clean dog park. Nice views of the city."
"The skies at night were clear and the location of the camp, set on a hilltop, was perfect for seeing stars and the distant city lights. "
"I come out here to mostly kayak, fish & walk my dogs. Kayaking is best when the sunrises because you get a beautiful view of it rising behind the mountains."
"This is a pretty normal lake campground. Not a lot of shade or privacy but picnic tables and covered outdoor spaces. There are bathrooms close by and they seem fine."
from $30 / night
"Can’t canp near the water, but can stay at sites within walking distance. Grills and bathrooms, nice to sit in a tube and float down and has a trail to hike back up after the ride"
"Tucked in next to the Rio Grande, Perch Dam Campground is quiet, clean, and enjoyable. The bathrooms were spotless and well maintained, as were the pit toilets in the dispersed area. "
Available this weekend
from $30 - $35 / night
"Southeast New Mexico has mountains believe it or not. The camp is nestled up against one. It’s Memorial Day weekend and not too crowded. Highly recommend for the price (basically free)."
"I've been on a nationwide roadtrip for a few months that now and I have tent camped alone in many sites from Florida to Arkansas to, now, New Mexico."
"Located in Las Cruces New Mexico, Hacienda RV resort is conveniently situated right off of interstate 10."
"Handicap walk in showers which is a big plus. Dog Park which is another big plus. Very friendly and would stay here again. Full hookups at varying prices. Backin with military discount was $40"
from $36 - $64 / night
"It was nice to walk along the riverbank with the dogs."
"Being physically limited and having to walk clear across the campground was very difficult. Otherwise everything was great."
from $10 - $35 / night
"Pitched my tent next to car and slept thru the night with no noise. Light wind this night. Some movement from others by 7am."
"Clean, safe, beautiful views of the Organ mts and Las Cruses, great trails close by.
Limited spots and could be more difficult for rvs. Great for vans."
"Palomino Loop is small and quiet, facing Caballo Lake. Site 7, full hookups, allowed our bay windows to look out onto the lake."
"Quiet at night, just some road noise from the highway. The lake is great with easy access for kayaking at the boat ramp. We would stay here again."
from $35 / night
"Close to the water from camping sites....Grills tables and shade area...."
"My favorite part about caballo lake is floating down from elephant butte to caballo lake in a giant floaty."
TravelerWas a little nervous as I have a 27 ft class C plus towing and wasn’t sure about being able to turn around but no problem at all. Great loop drive with beautiful amazing views 360 plus you get to camp next to beautiful cows with horns. Great spot not far off main road at all.
GuideThis is one of the best RV parks I've been to throughout the country. Incredible views, hiking, quiet walks all within the park/nearby. Petroglyphs and rock hound opportunities right on site. Coyotes at night, deer during the day. The spots arr large, lots of room. Catered and very clean. The long term, a month or longer rates cannot be beat. Quiet, friendly neighbors. This is a hidden gem for sure. On site mail and Amazon deliveries. Free wifi if needed. Clean bathhouse.
TravelerThis rest stop has nice large flat spaces but like any rest stop there will be trucks running all night.
TravelerStaff are very nice. Nice laundry and bathroom/showers.
ScoutSmack dab in the middle of town, between a Faniky Dollar and a SaveMart (that makes a great rotisserie chicken. But call ahead) and the site is clean, orderly, and the office is open everyday.
TravelerPrimitive camping all along the beach and above- a lot of soft sand but beautiful views up top
LegendReally well taken care of. The campground host was very helpful.
RangerStunning mountain views 30 minutes from White Sands. Narrow, curvy road but well-paved and marked. Wouldn’t want to be arriving to find a campsite after dark, though.
GuideCamp Host was very helpful. The campground was clean with breathtaking views and clean facilities.
Campsites near Angostura, New Mexico span a diverse high desert landscape at approximately 4,500 feet elevation. The area experiences significant temperature shifts between day and night, with summer highs regularly exceeding 95°F and winter lows dropping below freezing. Strong winds frequently sweep through the region, particularly during spring afternoons when gusts can reach 25-35 mph.
Explore mountain trails: Sierra Vista provides access to numerous hiking paths in the Organ Mountains. "The views are stunning and there was plenty of space and privacy at each site. Our favorite spot during our NM/AZ roadtrip!" notes Caitlyn B. about Aguirre Spring Recreation Area and Campground.
Visit White Sands National Park: Less than an hour's drive from several campgrounds. "We'd been traveling a lot with lots of short stays and we're looking for 5 nights near Las Cruces to hunker down for a bit. This park is about 17 miles north for easy availability to Las Cruces, but far enough away for some quiet and relative privacy... We used the time to get caught up on a few things... spent exploring Las Cruces including laundry mats and a great visit to White Sands National Park," shares Rick G. about Leasburg Dam State Park.
Kayak on Caballo Lake: Easy lake access from boat ramps near campsites. "The lake is great with easy access for kayaking at the boat ramp. We would stay here again," says Timothy N. about Palomino Campground.
Spacious camping areas: Many sites offer ample room between neighbors. "Sites are large with great covered tables. Views are beautiful. Many trails around Park down to the Rio Grande River. Can't beat the park for the area," reports John R. about Leasburg Dam State Park.
River access: Several pet-friendly campgrounds near Angostura provide Rio Grande access. "Tucked in next to the Rio Grande, Perch Dam Campground is quiet, clean, and enjoyable. The bathrooms were spotless and well maintained, as were the pit toilets in the dispersed area. Most sites easily can fit a 35 - 40 foot rig," shares Dave G. about Percha Dam State Park Campground.
Desert stargazing: Clear night skies offer exceptional celestial viewing opportunities. "Such a beautiful view! The water was high so we couldn't camp to close to the river edge. It was so nice to see all the stars at night," writes Seering M. about Horner Hacienda.
Weather considerations: Strong winds can impact camping comfort during certain seasons. "We'd been traveling a lot with lots of short stays and we're looking for 5 nights near Las Cruces to hunker down for a bit. This park is about 17 miles north for easy availability to Las Cruces, but far enough away for some quiet and relative privacy. The only issue was we had two full days of high winds and blowing dust that kept us inside," mentions Rick G. about Leasburg Dam State Park.
Limited shade: Most campgrounds feature minimal tree cover. "Level, stone covered sites. Picnic tables under gazebo covering. Various levels of hookups. FHU to none. Ours has H2O and electric. Walking distance from lake. Garbage containers in each separate campground," notes Kevin about Riverside Campground.
Water availability varies: Some campgrounds experience seasonal water shutoffs. "When I called about availability we were told there were a lot of dry spots available. Works for us! When we got there the person at gate had no idea where the campgrounds were and would not let us check out sites without paying for day use. The campground had water shutoff on Memorial Day weekend. No bathrooms or showers," reports Brian and Janet S. about Appaloosa Campground.
Dog-friendly trail options: Many dog friendly campgrounds near Angostura connect to hiking paths suitable for families with pets. "We did one night at this KOA. Laundry was easy and used a QR app to pay or traditional coin operation. The place is beautiful and well maintained. Lots of views that everyone can enjoy. A stunning mountain range view that make sunrises and sets a treat," shares Brittany F. about Las Cruces KOA.
Look for covered picnic areas: Sun protection is essential for comfortable family meals. "The sites are spacious and spread out on flat level gravel. There are a few tall trees but there are shrubs and some small Juniper and Pinyon tree's. It is not far off of I 25. There is another state park within 10 miles on the other side of the dam," explains Butch K. about Appaloosa Campground.
Plan for water activities: Seasonal water levels affect swimming and boating options. "This is a campsite predominantly for RV and fifth wheels, but can accommodate tent camping. It's quite expensive for an overnight camp outing but also doesn't shut the gate to set up late at night. The morning is gorgeous looking over the lake…can't find many hikes around it though," reports Francis W. about Appaloosa Campground.
Leveling requirements: Many sites feature concrete pads but bring leveling blocks. "The camping spots have a (mostly) level concrete pad to park your rig on, be it trailer, van or tent. We had water, electricity, fire pit and an Adobe structure covering the picnic table. Some spots were a little close which would be great if you were visiting with friends," notes 07JKRedrock S. about Leasburg Dam State Park.
Water pressure considerations: RVers should bring pressure regulators for some campgrounds. "After spending 10 days here, it's time to give a review! We stayed at site 12, in the Appaloosa campground. The sites are all pull through with water, electric (20 amp and 30 amp), and shelter; and the dump station surrounded by a cactus garden, makes the nasty job of dumping a little more palatable," shares Dave G. about Appaloosa Campground.
Size restrictions at scenic locations: Vehicle length limits apply at some dog-friendly campgrounds near Angostura. "Stayed in #43. Most sites are uneven and short. BLM recommends nothing more than 23' long. Water available at host site near gate before driving about 4 or 5 mi to campsites. Road IS narrow and winding and steep in place but pave and ONE way (don't turn wrong direction)," advises Mark M. about Aguirre Spring Recreation Area.
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