Best RV Parks & Resorts near Animas, NM
Searching for a place to RV camp near Animas? RV camping is an adventurous and unique way to experience the city. Each RV campsite offers quick access to one or more of Animas's most popular destinations.
Best RV Sites Near Animas, NM (23)
1. Rusty's RV Ranch
Rodeo, New Mexico6 Reviews•33 Photos•29 SavesLocated 6 miles North of Rodeo, NM, on historic Route 80, Rusty’s RV Ranch is nestled between the Peloncillo and Chiricahua Mountain Ranges with 360* views. Whether you only stop in for a few nights or want to put out the wheel chocks and stay awhile, we’ve got you covered. Our 200′ long pull-thru sites with full hook-ups can accommodate even the largest of BIG RIGS. Our on-site guest amenities are available 24 hours a day. At an elevation of 4124 feet, our Summer weather is milder than most desert destinations. We rarely break 100 degrees and at least 10 degrees cooler than Tucson, AZ. Enjoy year-round activities like hiking, biking, birding, geocaching, hunting, and miles off-road trails for your ATV or Jeep. We have a large dog park, complete with comfortable seating in the shade, and we offer over 2 miles of walking trails in the park. You can even use one of our courtesy bicycles to navigate our paths. After your day of fun and adventure, take a dip in our heated swim spa or enjoy a relaxing evening watching the stars.
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$29 / night
2. Alaskan RV Park
Bowie, Arizona7 Reviews•6 Photos•31 Saves- Pets
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- Reservable
- ADA Access
$20 / night
3. Bowlin's Butterfield Station RV Park
Deming, New Mexico3 Reviews•7 Photos•4 SavesIf you want to look around the area for a couple of days, stay in our RV park. You can use it as a base while touring the Deming and Silver City areas. Check out a ghost town or two; get a glimpse of how things were in the 1800's by touring The Deming Luna Mimbres Museum, in Deming; or hike and fish in the huge Gila National Forest.
The Butterfield Station Travel Center is on Interstate 10 (Exit 62) about 20 miles west of Deming, New Mexico. Butterfield carries self-serve Marathon gasoline and features 24hr. pay at the pump service. Looking for diesel fuel? We have that too! We offer a mind-boggling selection of merchandise, jewelry, t-shirts, and toys. You can't leave here and head into the southern New Mexico desert without one of the wonderful treats from the Dairy Queen.
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4. Mountain View RV
Bowie, Arizona1 Review•5 Photos•3 SavesRV CAMPING AVAILABLE
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- Standard (Tent/RV)
5. Mountain Valley Lodge & RV Park
Be the first to review!Rodeo, New Mexico•1 Photo- Pets
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- Picnic Table
6. Smugglers' Roost
Animas, New Mexico10 Reviews•46 Photos•52 SavesBring your RV& join us at Smugglers' Roost! A pioneering community which serves as a hub for exploration, creativity, trade, and most of all… the passionate celebration of life!
We offer 18' x 100' Full Hook-up RV Sites with 50-amp electric, water, sewer& free high-speed WiFi. Pull-throughs are available& there's plenty of room to spread out!
Smugglers' Roost is located in Animas, NM, situated at the site of the infamous Clanton Gang’s hideout along Smuggler’s Trail. The community is positioned along the original Butterfield Overland Stagecoach Winter Route; a short two hour drive from Las Cruces, New Mexico or just 2.5-hours from either El Paso, Texas or Tucson, Arizona.
We are located in the Middle of Everywhere, surrounded by wealth of wide-ranging activities and natural amenities which include extraordinary, yet uncrowded state and national recreation areas, caves, mines, ghost towns, museums, historic locations, native sites, observatories, local wineries and micro-breweries.
BIRD WITH US! We offer an onsite birding station& three additional affiliated local birding sites, including one at the mouth of the famed Cave Creek Canyon only a short drive away.
EXPLORE THE UNIVERSE! Our dead-dark night skies are nothing short of awe-inspiring, so come explore the universe with our onsite astronomer!
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$27 - $30 / night
7. Stewart Campground
Portal, Arizona1 Review•10 Photos•38 SavesStewart Campground is a cool, shady streamside camp where sites are clustered under a healthy stand of Arizona cypress trees, with some picturesque old sycamores closer to the streamside. As with all Cave Creek campgrounds, birdwatching is good right in the campground. It’s also close to other areas that are less disturbed and therefore even more productive for adding to your life-list. A short distance upstream from Stewart, the Vista Point Trail climbs above the canyon floor to offer unobstructed views of Cave Creek Canyon. Though this easy stroll has little elevation change, the view it presents is impressive. Other recreation amenities conveniently close to Stewart Campground include the Silver Peak Trail #280. The South Fork area, famous for its birdwatching and beautiful riparian forest, is a short drive away. The campground is located on the Cave Creek/Portal-to-Paradise scenic drive. Sites at Stewart have pull-ins making it one of the better places along Cave Creek for camping if you have an RV. Trailers to 16 feet are permitted. Note: Black bears in area.
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8. Lordsburg KOA
Animas, New Mexico12 Reviews•46 Photos•14 Saves- Pets
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- Reservable
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9. Bonita Canyon Campground — Chiricahua National Monument
Portal, Arizona23 Reviews•137 Photos•166 SavesOverview
Bonita Canyon Campground is located in Chiricahua National Monument, also known as the "Wonderland of Rocks". Visitors love Chiricahua for its stunning rock columns (hoodoos), hiking trails, and bird watching opportunities. NOTE: Vehicles and RV's longer than 24 feet are NOT permitted on the scenic drive beyond the campground. Trailers are not permitted on the Scenic Drive. See campground regulations and map.
Recreation
Chiricahua National Monument offers 17 miles (27 km) of day-use hiking trails. Birders frequent this site for the diversity of species that reside in or migrate through the area. Enjoy sweeping views of the surrounding valleys and mountain ranges which make for stunning photography opportunities at Massai Point, the end of the 8-mile (13 km), paved scenic drive. No backcountry camping is permitted in the park. The Coronado National Forest surrounds Chiricahua and may offer dispersed or other camping opportunities as well as reservations for developed campgrounds.
Natural Features
Set in a pine and oak forest, Bonita Canyon Campground provides an atmosphere of relaxation. Most campsites are well shaded and have views of Bonita Creek which is dry most of the year,
Nearby Attractions
The park visitor center is open daily, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mountain Standard Time (except Thanksgiving Day and December 25). Inside you will find interactive exhibits about the cultural and natural history of the park, plus a Western National Parks Association store. Visitors may explore Faraway Ranch , originally the Erickson family pioneer homestead, converted into a 20th century guest ranch by the family daughters and currently an historic site. For more information visit the Chiricahua National Monument website. Nearby Fort Bowie National Historic Site, Coronado National Memorial, the Coronado National Forest, Portal/Cave Creek, Tombstone, Bisbee, and Willcox are additional places visitors to Chiricahua may also enjoy exploring.
Charges & Cancellations
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$50 / night
10. Chiricahua Mountains
Portal, Arizona9 Reviews•28 Photos•86 SavesPart of the Douglas Ranger District.
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Recent RV Reviews in Animas
88 Reviews of 23 Animas Campgrounds
patty W.
Guide
Sunny Flat Campground
Very scenic
This campground has nicely spaced sites with lots of green around them. A 3 mile nature walk from the campsite. Very heavy canopy overhead. Sadly it took out the top of our campers ladder 😕Longer vehicles won’t make the road. Our Rv got a broken
- RRobert O.
Scout
Smugglers' Roost
Great overnight
Staff was friendly and helpful. The facilities were clean. The low light made the stargazing great.
Pedro G.Guide
Bonita Canyon Campground — Chiricahua National Monument
Chiricahua is Amazing
I love Bonita canyon campground in Chiricahua second time visiting, I plan to visit this amazing place every year Milky Way photography varies depending on the month of visit
Rod D.GuideBonita Canyon Campground — Chiricahua National Monument
Chiricahua National Monument is special indeed
If approved by congress, Chiricahua National Monument will become Arizona's fourth National Park. While the current monument is a compact area geographically, it definitely has the uniqueness of a national park and warrants the added protections. It will however make a very special place more popular, so you might want to visit sooner than later.
If you camp in a tent, van, micro-camper, or small travel trailer you will find Bonita Canyon Campground to be a memorable and wonderful place. Don't try to bring any big rigs as they simply won't fit. Reservations are a must.
The campground is small, beautiful, shaded and right in the middle of some incredible scenery providing easy access to the fantastic hiking and wildlife viewing that is all around you. Hosts were professional and friendly, bathhouse small but super clean, and the site boundaries were mostly marked with fences which is somewhat unique. This is an old CCC built campground. From the campground you can easily walk to the foundations of the original camp located nearby.
Pay attention to fire regulations and status. If permitted, campfires are limited to the raised grills (no rings) but you can bring your own solo type camp stove. You will need to bring your own wood and ice. Pay attention to your fuel levels in your vehicle as this is a remote place.
This is premier birdwatching country. If you can, I would highly recommend taking one of the guided walks provided by the rangers and park biologists. We learned a bunch and I am not even "a birder" and enjoyed it. The nearby visitor center will have the details.
The Arizona Coatimundi's are a very unique mammal and frequently visit the campground. Deer, turkeys, quail, and other wildlife are in abundance and easy to see from the hikes. The views of the night sky are unparalleled.
A short drive away provides access to some incredible trails for hiking or simply viewing the surrounding Wilderness areas. The rock features found in this area make it unique.
This continues to be one of our favorite places in Arizona to camp and hike.
Roger W.
LegendBonita Canyon Campground — Chiricahua National Monument
An Amazing National Monument
Bonita Canyon CG- Chiricahua NM: (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good
(71 yr olds in 17’ trailer.)
Overall Rating: Campsites in outer loop are more nicely spaced(rate 4) and trailer adds to privacy. Inner loop sites are often a bit close (rate 3). Price 2024: $ 10 w interagency Usage during visit: Very full, especially weekends.
Site Privacy: No Site Spacing: Outside sites are spacious Pad surface: Gravel Reservations: Yes Campground Noise: Very quiet.
Outside Road Noise: None Through Traffic in campground: No Electric Hookup: No Sewer Hookup: No Dump Station: No Potable Water Available: Yes. Spigots are scattered, locations clearly marked Generators: Allowed, but other than ours, I never heard one. Bathroom: Built by CCC. Clean and rustic. I like them. Showers: No Pull Throughs: I didn’t notice any Cell Service (AT&T): No. WiFi at the visitor center Setting: Woods Recent Weather: 70s to low 80s.
Solar: At our site with good positioning, we were able to bring in 12amps per day with 400 watt fixed panels.
Insects: None now Host: Yes, 2 couples Rig Size: Limited to 24’.
Melissa S.Guide
Gold Gulch Road
Nice place to pull over for the night
We came in after dark, but the roads were clear and it was easy to set up. Quiet.
Joel R.LegendBonita Canyon Campground — Chiricahua National Monument
Quiet and peaceful
Bonita Canyon Campground at the Chiricahua National Monument is a quiet little campground in a scrub pine forest. Chiricahua National Monument is a “dark sky” park, so there is very little light at night. Bring flashlights but leave lanterns at home! There are 36 sites with picnic tables and grills. There are community water faucets, but all were turned off when we were there. There are bathrooms with flush toilet, but no hookups or showers. Most sites are small and could accommodate tents, a small class C or van campers. 25’ is the max length and 14 days is max stay. The sign said the campground was full but there were empty sites. All sites are reservable through the www.US.gov web site.
- RRick F.Scout
Sunny Flat Campground
Great campground, but extremely difficult to get a site
Beautiful location, but odds of finding an available campsite are almost nil. FCFS policy. Have tried several times, never successful. Similar for Stewart Campground nearby, these are the only ones open in winter. Be prepared for alternatives.
- RRick F.Scout
Rusty's RV Ranch
Well-run and good location
Rusty runs a tight ship, and the state of the campground reflects that. All services work properly and facilities are neat and clean. Price is $35 per night and absolutely no refunds are given for any reason (you sign a separate agreement to that effect).
James P.Legend
Lordsburg KOA
Nice campground
Level gravel sites. FHU worked fine; appears to be maintained. Nice staff, well stocked store. Would stay here again.
Bill R.
RangerBonita Canyon Campground — Chiricahua National Monument
Old school CCC built campground in an out of the way location
We've stayed here a number of times, always in March. Very nice, quiet campground in a wooded canyon with a small stream running right through the CG. There are 25 sites, mostly smallish, better suited for small rvs/trailers or tents. Not enough room for very rigs in here.
Water spigots are scattered throughout, 1 restroom with flush toilet. Last time we were there they had an issue with water system and had to shut it off and bring in port-a-potties.
As far as other amenities, there's spotty cell service (at least Verizon) and Wifi at the visitor center not far from the CG. Nearest services and dump station are in Willcox, 37 miles away. There's also a gas station/convenience store at a place called the Mustang Mall (it's not a mall in the usual sense), 29 miles west of Bonita.
A number of good hiking trails, mostly up on top at Massai Point with a few additional trails starting at the CG. Our favorite is Echo Canyon to the Visitor Cntr.
One important note: Ground fires are not allowed (at least as of 2023), which means you can have one in the above ground little BBQ grill or you have to have your own fire pan to have a wood fire. Speaking of which, no wood is for sale at the Monument nor are you allowed to gather it.
So, bring everything you need!!
Jake C.Legend
Granite Gap Adventure Park
New to the Dyrt!
Jake from the Dyrt here! Granite Gap Adventure Park is in a unique part of New Mexico with plenty of awesome natural views to take in. Check them out and leave a review about your stay on the Dyrt!
- Jake C.Legend
Stagecoach Flats
Camping on Private Raw Land
Jake from the Dyrt here! Stagecoach flats is a raw land campground where you can choose your own site, with plenty of expansion planned for the future. Check them out and leave a review about your stay on the Dyrt!
- cchellynnGuide
Alaskan RV Park
Nice spot for an overnight stay
This place is right off the highway but was still pretty quiet. Everyone there was so nice and friendly. And FHU for $20 a night? You can’t beat that!
- JJOHN T.Legend
Lordsburg KOA
Nice RV Park
Nice CG for our overnight stay. Plenty of amenities. Guy in the office was very helpful. Level gravel spots, FHUs were in good order. Road noise from I-10 and trains on the Southrn Pacific - not a bother for us. We would stay here again.
- JJoe Z.
Traveler
Indian Bread Rocks
Nice dispersed camping area
Happy Camp Canyon is in fairly good condition. There is a trailhead parking area that is posted as no camping but about 50 yards further down there is a clearing with fire rings. We ended up sharing the spot with some cattle for a while.
- MMary L.Guide
Alaskan RV Park
Great place cheap friendly
The lots are pretty level of the people are really nice. 10 bucks for electric only 24 full hook up cash. It’s right off the freeway.
- MMary L.Guide
Bowlin's Butterfield Station RV Park
Basic, but for only 12 bucks
 Just kind of in the middle of the desert there’s several spaces most of them have full hook ups. There’s a few that don’t have a sewer. The area code has now changed from 5:05 to 575 it’s $12.
Dawid M.TravelerGold Gulch Road
Safari
a place like from some safari movie, beautiful sunset, you can see a herd of cows. plenty of room for everyone and an easy route
- Pedro G.Guide
Bonita Canyon Campground — Chiricahua National Monument
Perfect place to camp!
Bonita canyon campground is the perfect place to camp, great for small groups in normal sites, group site are available. Perfect place to watch the sky at night and take amazing pictures.
- BBikerMonkeyGuide
Bonita Canyon Campground — Chiricahua National Monument
OMG!
This is an incredible place. Campground was constructed in the 30’s by the CCC and its impeccably maintained by NPS, it’s no surprise that it is about to become AZ’s fourth National Park.
- Chandra D.Guide
Smugglers' Roost
Nice community
The community here is cute and diverse. Very small farming town with few stores and a restaurant. Other campers are nice and welcoming. Beautiful clear night sky due to being away from the city.
- RRobert H.Guide
Lordsburg KOA
Ok for a night
Staff is not as friendly as other KOAS.
- Kevin K.Traveler
Smugglers' Roost
Fairly new campground being developed
Stayed for two nights to explore the campground before deciding to lease (99 year) a site. The campground has both short term and long term sites available. Only two of three phases are in operation and there wasn't anyone in the second phase sites. They have a lot of plans to grown the park and it will be interesting to see the end results.
Duncan G.Legend
Sunsets at The Fiddlers Roost
Convenient Spot with Hookups
I called the number to check availability and no one answered and there was no voicemail. I drove there because it was getting dark and I was tired. I dry camped in one of the sites. There are six full hookup RV sites that did not look functional. It all looked pretty funky and old. However, out of curiosity I checked the 30 amp plug at my site and it had power. This place could benefit from some TLC. It was quiet and peaceful.
Untrammelers B.GuideRusty's RV Ranch
Well kept
Rusty does a lot to keep this little rv park a cool place to visit. She’s built trails and has goats/birds that the campers can interact with. Showers are lovely. The gathering hall and laundry room is clean and inviting.
Luckybreak R.Ranger
Mountain View RV
Clean place and great owners.
Just off the interstate, many types of jerky and jams in the campground store. Level pull thru sites, laundry, and clean facilities. Would stay again.
Guide to Animas
Animas, New Mexico, offers a unique experience for RV camping enthusiasts, with several well-reviewed parks that provide a range of amenities and activities.
Most parks have electrical and sewer hookups
- Smugglers' Roost features both 30 and 50 amp hookups, making it convenient for RV travelers.
- Rusty's RV Ranch provides full hookups along with a clean and well-maintained environment.
- Butterfield Station RV Park offers affordable full hookups for just $12 a night, perfect for budget-conscious campers.
Stargazing opportunities abound
- Rusty's RV Ranch is known for its dark skies, making it an ideal spot for stargazing enthusiasts.
- Mountain Valley Lodge & RV Park provides a peaceful setting that enhances the stargazing experience.
- Alaskan RV Park is also praised for its quiet atmosphere, perfect for enjoying the night sky.
Some prices for RV parks range from $12 to $35
- Butterfield Station RV Park offers a budget-friendly rate of $12 per night for full hookups.
- Alaskan RV Park charges $20 for a night with electric hookups, providing great value for travelers.
- Rusty's RV Ranch has a nightly rate of $35, reflecting its well-kept facilities and friendly atmosphere.
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