Best Glamping near Animas, NM
Rusty's RV Ranch and Lordsburg KOA both feature glamping accommodations in the Animas area of southwestern New Mexico. Rusty's offers cabin glamping with comfortable sites that are well spaced for privacy, complete with patios, full hookups, and modern amenities including showers, toilets, and drinking water. Lordsburg KOA provides yurt accommodations among its glamping options, offering guests a unique alternative to traditional camping while maintaining access to amenities like showers, electric hookups, and drinking water. Both locations are pet-friendly and feature picnic tables at each site. The facilities are carefully maintained with clean bathrooms and well-organized common areas for guests seeking comfort without sacrificing the outdoor experience. According to a camper, "Rusty's RV Ranch was very clean and well maintained. You could tell that they have made a concerted effort to make the grounds nice from the Swan & Duck pond to the bird enclosures and Koi pond."
The glamping sites in this region offer excellent access to natural attractions and activities. Rusty's RV Ranch has developed hiking trails that circle the entire property, with designated areas where guests can interact with goats and birds. The location is particularly notable for stargazing opportunities, featuring concrete pads with power outlets specifically designed for astronomers to set up telescopes under the dark skies. One visitor noted, "Perfect for astronomer/stargazing. Concrete pad (could support 2 telescopes) are available with power outlet to run all astronomy gear." The surrounding area provides access to the Chiricahua Desert Museum, Apache Museum, and Coronado National Forest. Lordsburg KOA's location offers convenient proximity to the Continental Divide Trail for hiking enthusiasts. Both sites operate year-round, though Rusty's is busiest during fall and winter when visitors seek warmer temperatures and milder conditions.
