Top Tent Camping near Animas, NM

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Best Tent Sites Near Animas, NM (11)

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101 Reviews of 11 Animas Campgrounds


  • Rod D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Bonita Canyon Campground — Chiricahua National Monument
    Jun. 8, 2024

    Bonita 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.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Bonita Canyon Campground — Chiricahua National Monument
    May. 4, 2024

    Bonita 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.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Gold Gulch Road
    Mar. 30, 2024

    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.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Bonita Canyon Campground — Chiricahua National Monument
    Mar. 19, 2024

    Bonita 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.

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Sunny Flat Campground
    Mar. 15, 2024

    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.

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Rusty's RV Ranch
    Mar. 15, 2024

    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.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Lordsburg KOA
    Mar. 2, 2024

    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.
    Camper-submitted photo from Bonita Canyon Campground — Chiricahua National Monument
    Feb. 24, 2024

    Bonita 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!!

  • TThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from West Turkey Creek Dispersed
    Jan. 10, 2024

    West Turkey Creek Dispersed

    Gorgeous

    The drive up is beautiful, the road isn’t maintained, but in pretty good condition. I stopped right after the cattle guard. There is another site going up about .5 mile in the left. Couldn’t see good enough in the dark. The creek was flowing and quite a few animals at dawn and dusk. Not a lot of traffic, and a trail right up the road to hike or follow the creek. The last campers left it so nice I was able to add decorations.

  • Mary B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Indian Bread Rocks / Happy Camp Trail - Dispersed
    Dec. 27, 2023

    Indian Bread Rocks / Happy Camp Trail - Dispersed

    Serene Dispersed Camping Location

    A beautiful, serene location not too far from I-10 and Fort Bowie. We arrived at around 10pm in our Sprinter van and found a quiet location. The campsites are far apart and you travel on compacted dirt road to get there. The father you go, the more space you have. It will be quite bumpy if you do not have an AWD or 4x4.

  • Jake C.The Dyrt ADMIN User
    Camper-submitted photo from Granite Gap Adventure Park
    Nov. 22, 2023

    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.The Dyrt ADMIN User
    Camper-submitted photo from Stagecoach Flats
    Nov. 22, 2023

    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!

  • c
    Camper-submitted photo from Alaskan RV Park
    Oct. 22, 2023

    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!

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Indian Bread Rocks
    Oct. 17, 2023

    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.

  • Dawid M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Gold Gulch Road
    Sep. 25, 2023

    Gold 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

  • H
    Camper-submitted photo from Indian Bread Rocks / Happy Camp Trail - Dispersed
    Sep. 4, 2023

    Indian Bread Rocks / Happy Camp Trail - Dispersed

    Great spot for a quick camp spot

    Overall the stay was great. My only complaint would be the bugs that were swarming in the morning. They only swarm certain plants and we happened to be by one so we had bugs EVERYWHERE. But it wasn’t a big deal. We just quickly packed up and went and ate breakfast at the picnic area right down the road and explored the granite rocks for a while.

  • Duncan G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Sunsets at The Fiddlers Roost
    Mar. 20, 2023

    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.
    Camper-submitted photo from Rusty's RV Ranch
    Mar. 3, 2023

    Rusty'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.

  • Haley L.
    Camper-submitted photo from Indian Bread Rocks / Happy Camp Trail - Dispersed
    Feb. 25, 2023

    Indian Bread Rocks / Happy Camp Trail - Dispersed

    Great Spot

    We got there far later than we should have (10:30pm) but were able to find a little space. It was, of course, difficult to navigate in the dark. The entrance was sooner than GPS showed but not too difficult to find. Sadly, we only saw hoof prints. No cows.

  • Aliza  N.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Indian Bread Rocks / Happy Camp Trail - Dispersed
    Dec. 17, 2022

    Indian Bread Rocks / Happy Camp Trail - Dispersed

    Top notch dispersed camping area

    We really enjoyed our time here! The cows were great to watch and we got some great video of them! The road in was dirt and washboard here and there but overall could be easily passed by most any car. GPS coords were pretty accurate as well. Once you are off the main road the sand can be pretty deep and some of the turns pretty tight so scope it out if your in a bigger rig, before heading in. Lots of spots on the left in the first loops and on a spur to the right near some cool rocks. Not many people around when we were here and was nice and quiet.

  • T
    Camper-submitted photo from Indian Bread Rocks / Happy Camp Trail - Dispersed
    Nov. 26, 2022

    Indian Bread Rocks / Happy Camp Trail - Dispersed

    Easy access exploring and beautiful spot

    This has been our favorite campsite of our road trip so far. Noteworthy mentions: It is off the beaten path. It’s free. There are free roaming cattle There are endless rocks to explore and climb. It will keep your attention for days. Not many people here. Campfires allowed. Would recommend a 4x4 to get to further sites. Awesome remnants of Native American activity. You’re right next to where you wanna be. Thumbs up.



Guide to Animas

Camping near Animas, New Mexico, offers a unique blend of stunning landscapes and outdoor adventures. Whether you're looking to pitch a tent or park your RV, there are plenty of options to explore.

What to do

  • Hiking: The Chiricahua Mountains are nearby, providing numerous trails for all skill levels. One camper mentioned, "There are hundreds of beautiful, well-maintained trails throughout the mountain range" at the Chiricahua Mountains.
  • Wildlife Watching: This area is rich in wildlife. A visitor at the Bonita Canyon Campground noted, "The Arizona Coatimundi's are a very unique mammal and frequently visit the campground."
  • Stargazing: With minimal light pollution, the night sky is breathtaking. One camper shared, "The views of the night sky are unparalleled" at the Bonita Canyon Campground.

What campers like

  • Scenic Beauty: Campers rave about the stunning surroundings. A review for the Sunny Flat Campground highlights, "Gorgeous views from every single direction!"
  • Quiet Atmosphere: Many appreciate the peacefulness of the area. A visitor at Rusty's RV Ranch mentioned, "Very quiet place too. Perfect for astronomer/stargazing."
  • Friendly Community: Campers often mention the welcoming vibe. One reviewer at Smugglers' Roost said, "The community here is cute and diverse."

What you should know

  • Reservations Recommended: Many campgrounds fill up quickly, especially on weekends. A camper at Bonita Canyon Campground advised, "Reservations are a must."
  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Pinery Canyon Road Dispersed Camping, do not have drinking water or toilets. Be prepared to bring your own supplies.
  • Road Conditions: Access roads can be rough. A visitor at Cattlemen Trail warned, "If coming from the east your GPS might try to take you via White Water Rd - DONT!"

Tips for camping with families

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for spots like Lordsburg KOA, which offers amenities like showers and a market. One camper noted, "Nice staff, well-stocked store."
  • Plan Activities: Engage kids with hiking and wildlife watching. A family at Chiricahua Mountains enjoyed, "Beautiful, easy trail right off the campsite."
  • Pack Snacks and Games: Keep everyone entertained during downtime. A camper at Sunny Flat Campground mentioned, "Enjoyed meeting new friends around our fire pit."

Tips from RVers

  • Check Size Restrictions: Some campgrounds, like Bonita Canyon Campground, have size limits for RVs. A reviewer cautioned, "Don't try to bring any big rigs as they simply won't fit."
  • Be Prepared for Limited Services: Campgrounds like Rusty's RV Ranch may have poor Wi-Fi. One visitor noted, "Very poor wifi internet connection."
  • Bring Your Own Firewood: Many places do not sell firewood. A camper at Smugglers' Roost advised, "Bring everything you need!!"

Camping near Animas, New Mexico, is a fantastic way to enjoy nature and create lasting memories. Just remember to plan ahead and be prepared for the unique challenges of the area!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Animas, NM?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Animas, NM is Indian Bread Rocks / Happy Camp Trail - Dispersed with a 4.6-star rating from 22 reviews.

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