Best Glamping near Arroyo Hondo, NM

Hotel Luna Mystica near Taos houses a collection of vintage trailers transformed into boutique glamping accommodations, offering a distinctive desert camping experience with modern comforts. Each trailer features a fully stocked kitchen, comfortable beds with linens, and private bathrooms, creating a perfect blend of nostalgia and luxury. The property boasts expansive mesa views and thoughtful amenities while maintaining the charm of classic Americana. Nearby, Taos Valley RV Park & Campground includes yurt rentals among its glamping options, providing electricity, comfortable sleeping arrangements, and convenient access to town amenities. One guest shared, "Parking my vintage Shasta on the mesa of Luna Mystica is like no other place I've ever parked. Rustic site with a nearly 360 view to die for, I just picked a place and parked."

The Rio Grande del Norte National Monument provides a dramatic backdrop for these glamping destinations, with hiking trails and river activities just minutes away. At Hotel Luna Mystica, the on-site Taos Mesa Brewery offers craft beers and quality dining without leaving the property, creating a complete experience for visitors seeking camping with amenities. Red River RV, located about 30 minutes north, features yurt accommodations with mountain views and access to skiing in winter months. The region's natural hot springs, particularly at Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa, complement the glamping experience with soaking pools and spa services. A recent visitor mentioned, "My partner and I spent a night here in December with our dog. The trailer was really cute- we had 'Jazzy,' which had a separate bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen/living area. The kitchen was fully stocked with cookware, silverware, and coffee."

Best Glamping Sites Near Arroyo Hondo, New Mexico (21)

    1. Taos Valley RV Park & Campground

    28 Reviews
    Ranchos de Taos, NM
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 758-4469

    "Much more vegetation than you would expect from a campground close to town. The staff are friendly. The facilities were clean. The park is older but in an charming New Mexico way."

    "What a wonderful find, just a short distance from the beautiful town of Taos! Plenty of privacy at each site with your own sagebrush garden, picnic table, grill and water pump."

    2. Hotel Luna Mystica

    14 Reviews
    Arroyo Hondo, NM
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 613-1411

    $25 / night

    "The trailer was really cute- we had "Jazzy," which had a separate bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen/living area. The kitchen was fully stocked with cookware, silverware, and coffee."

    "But camping here means you have access to the very clean bathrooms/showers, water, and other services at the "hotel." 

    Surprise! "

    3. Cebolla Mesa Campground

    12 Reviews
    San Cristobal, NM
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 758-6200

    "Lots of dispersed camping a few fire pits. There’s a 1.25 mile hike down to the river to cool down. Plenty of shade and lots of off road trails for driving/running/biking."

    "Pulled in around 4pm on a Saturday and only 1 other camper was here. A few vehicles were parked at the bathroom/trailhead, super friendly."

    4. Columbine Campground (NM)

    13 Reviews
    Questa, NM
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 245-6521

    $22 / night

    "The spot was mostly level making set up easy. We had access to a fire pit as well as a grill and table. The creek flowed about 75’ from the site. The camp host was great and very friendly."

    "The views here are breathtaking and the sound of the river drowns out the noise from the road which is fairly close."

    5. Big Arsenic Springs Campground

    3 Reviews
    Questa, NM
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 758-8851

    "This is where the magic happens, beautiful moonrise’s and sunrise, sunsets. clean wasteland clean bathrooms. I camp here as often as I can."

    "The location is isolated and you need to bring plenty of water. The advantage is being able to walk into the Gorge, which if you fly fish, is an amazing thing."

    6. Sierra Village Lodge & RV Park

    7 Reviews
    Taos, NM
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 758-3660

    "We had great rain both evenings and sat under the awning and just relaxed after a long day on the trails.

    The location of this park is its best feature, I have to say."

    "Spaces are really close to each other.

    However, the bathrooms/showers (Qty 3) were always very clean. The camp host/owner and employees were very friendly and accommodating."

    7. Rio Grande del Norte

    2 Reviews
    Questa, NM
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 758-8851

    "Hubby and I stayed in the arena and visited the parks around! Definitely an area to check out! The Rio Grande river is something else!"

    8. Red River RV

    6 Reviews
    Red River, NM
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 754-6187

    $38 - $45 / night

    "Great views surrounded by mountains...right on the red river. Minutes away from town and skiing.... Level spots host are amazing, super helpful and attentive."

    "The showers and laundry were clean and beautiful. And the town was a short walk away with great restaurants. Can’t wait to come back."

    9. Cabresto Lake Campground

    6 Reviews
    Questa, NM
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 758-6200

    "A vehicle with off-road capabilities is recommended if you want to reach this campground. While not impossible with a regular sedan, it does take navigating up some unpaved switchbacks."

    "There are about 5 by the lake and then 3 on the trail up. It's a busy road, constant stream of people. The trail itself is maybe a 2/10 for difficulty."

    10. Capulin Campground

    4 Reviews
    Taos, NM
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 587-2255

    $6 - $12 / night

    "This was a nice basic spot, close to highway 64 so you get some traffic noise, but that goes away after dark for the most part."

    "About 10 first come first serve primitive campsites next to the road and creek. The trees give some privacy in between the campsites and road."

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  • Shari  G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 3, 2024

    Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa

    Unbelievable Hot Springs w/ Camping Next Door

    This is another great spot in the New Mexican high country, especially if you’re a fan of hot springs AND vintage campers. In addition to full-hook up camping/ RV spots, the resort offers vintage campers for rent. It is a great and quiet place to rest, recuperate,

    and just enjoy yourself. 

    We stayed in the camping loop, and even with electricity and wifi available, had plenty of sunshine for solar power as well as good access for our Starlink. Cell service was pretty skimpy though. 

    The bathhouse at the camping area was well heated with wonderfully hot showers, flush toilets, and plenty of space. Water and a dump station was available in the camping area for an extra fee.

    Access to the hot springs spa was NOT included in the price for camping, and not inexpensive, but the variety of pools and the beauty of the place was worth it. They offer steam rooms, a multitude of pools of varying temperature and mineral content, in addition to a mud bath, lap swimming pool and full locker/ changing room.  They also offer full spa services, massages, etc.  It was very busy on the weekend with day-use customers, but going early or mid week was a far less crowded time. 

    The onsite restaurant/pub is a class act and delicious.  Nearby there are a few hiking trails right from the property, and with the national forest nearby there’s lots of outdoor adventures available. 

    The nearest grocery/ convenience store is just down the road, but the selection is pretty limited. The closest town with full services is in Espanola about 30 minutes away.

  • Joseph W.
    Sep. 30, 2019

    Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa

    Super quite location

    My wife and I just spend two days at this RV resort. Its attached to the Ojo Caliente Spa Resort. The spaces only had eletric and water. The eletric and water outlets where placed in an odd location for the site and a dumb station is available for extra $20. One thing we both noticed about the RV park was how quite it was at night. No campfires in the RV park but the spa area had a big fire pit lit every night and where there so many of the RV community hung out there. It gave us a chance to meet our neighbors and talk traveling. We spent one whole day at the spa and was given a discount on its entrance price while staying at the RV park. There is also a great restaurant on site. We where traveling in a 34 foot 5th wheel. Cell service is spotty.

  • Josh M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 12, 2025

    Columbine Campground (NM)

    Great location

    We stayed 3 nights on our first trip with our new rig. The spot was mostly level making set up easy. We had access to a fire pit as well as a grill and table. The creek flowed about 75’ from the site. The camp host was great and very friendly. The bathrooms were clean. Road noise was minimal.

  • Steve & Ashley  G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 16, 2019

    Capulin Campground

    Basic Roadside Campground Near Taos

    The National Forest Service campground is located on highway 64 between Angel Fire and Taos New Mexico. The site is just a few feet off the highway next to a small creek. They have about a dozen small campsites along the creek with privacy between the sites. The sites are very basic and come equipped with fire pits and picnic tables. The location had availability during the summer peak season. The site is self serve pay and does not have a camp host. The location may be a good option for those looking to visit Taos which is about 30 minutes away. I gave this a low rating due to the condition of the sites which needed basic maintenance and cleanup. The site was also far to close to the highway to enjoy a good camping experience. I think this is the type of place you use as a last resort while in transit to Taos or Eagles nest.

  • L
    Jul. 10, 2020

    Columbine Campground (NM)

    Do Not Book Site 11

    This will be a lengthy review but I need people to know not to book, especially site 11. 

    I’ll start by saying I don’t normally stay at developed camp sites so maybe all my issues are typical and I’m just ignorant. That being said, camp site 11 is an unfortunate little piece of land. It is unusably small (maybe 25sq ft of barely usable space)  and bordered by a mountain, the road, spot 10’s driveway, and trees. The picnic table and fire pit are centered in a way that left very little room for our 2 tents on rocky uneven ground. My tent was forced to be less than 3 feet from driveway 10. Our other tent had to be so close to the fire pit that it would have caught fire if the pit was used. It also is a waterway for all the road water and mountain side so a small river formed through our space (hitting both tents) when it rained. All this on top of the fact that every other spot around us was so plentiful (4 to 5 times our size) in space it almost made our spot seem like a cruel joke. It should cost 1/4 of the price of the rest and should be for small RV or day picnics only.

    Now the camp area as a whole is well maintained and the vaulted toilets smelled surprising decent the entire 4 day stay. The mountains are beautiful as mountains tend to be. The hiking is great and there is an awesome stream that rolls through the campground in certain areas. There is constant highway noise so be aware of that, though the spots further in or near the stream probably don’t deal with it. A lot of the sites are packed close and  you can easily hear many conversations at normal talking volumes. 

    The camp staff guy (Bill?) was friendly at first but that changed rapidly after the first night. There was a no wood fire restriction at the time of our stay despite days of rain and rain every day so we used only our propane stove the entire time. This didn’t stop Bill from calling the fire department on us the first night because he “thought we had a wood fire”. We didn’t. 

    Now this second part I’ll admit was on us but was handled poorly. I didn't know there were curfews at that campsite. The bulletin board does show quiet hour times but it’s buried in a novel of information most of which was about a bear sighting so that may have distracted my attention when I first looked at the bulletin. Quiet time is 10-6 and I know that now. So we’re hanging out around the “campfire” and I decide to walk down to the restroom, it’s about 11pm. As I’m walking back, I pass Bill and say hi. He doesn’t acknowledge me (he wouldn’t talk or look my way the rest of our stay either). When I return to the campsite the 2 women and 2 children I was with told me Bill had just ran up on them and was standing over them in a very aggressive fashion pointing his finger in their face and reprimanding them for breaking the quiet hour rules. He left after getting directly in one of the females face and saying “don’t make me come back here” in a very threatening tone. They all, just remained silent throughout the ordeal. C’mon man. We messed up and felt horrible but it was an honest mistake and had he just told us respectfully we would have shut up just the same but instead he created this uneasy tension for three days. And to put a cherry on top, other campsites broke the rule every night and morning (music, laughter, generators) and were not reprimanded. I know because everyone was so close we could see what was going on. Also, we saw Bill greet every camp site every day multiple times a day except ours. We aren’t abrasive people, we try to be generally respectful, courteous, and aware of our actions so the treatment of our camp was unjust. I will say that had he not had it out for us for one reason or another I’m sure things would have been cool. We saw Bill constantly having friendly conversations with everyone so I’m sure he’s nice to most campers.

    In short, I know there are better campsites out there. Go find them.

  • Karen B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Feb. 13, 2022

    Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa

    Love the Soaks!

    This place is great for staying close to the baths and getting the full experience while also camping.

    The sites are a bit tight for our liking but not many folks were camping this weekend (2/12/22). The bathhouse was nice and heated, which is a plus this time of year.

    We also missed having a campfire and there didn’t seem to be a communal fire going on as referenced in other reviews.

  • Erik B.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 25, 2024

    Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa

    Great overnight option with Hot Springs

    If you have a pet and want to overnight versus stay at the Casitas, it’s just a short walk to the spa and hot springs (20% discount). RV/campsites offer simple flat overnight spaces and picnic benches. On-site showers too.

  • shannon C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 25, 2025

    Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa

    Weekend hot springs with wife !

    Nice little campground next to hot springs . Nice level site . Hook up were on passenger side and towards front of TT we had enough hose and cords to reach . It says they have loaners if needed . 20% discount if you camp and visit hot springs. Hot springs were very relaxing. No fire or outside smoking . On site bathroom and shower however we didn’t use or check them out . Had a great week end with wife

  • Sam L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 19, 2023

    Hotel Luna Mystica

    "Camping" in a funky vintage trailer

    My partner and I spent a night here in December with our dog. The trailer was really cute- we had "Jazzy," which had a separate bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen/living area. The kitchen was fully stocked with cookware, silverware, and coffee. The views from the large back window were unbeatable.

    There was a heater, but we thought it got a little cold at night. We're not big folks, and we found it a little "cozy" in places- worth considering if you're a taller/larger person.


Guide to Arroyo Hondo

The Rio Grande del Norte National Monument forms the dramatic backdrop for camping opportunities near Arroyo Hondo, New Mexico. Located in the high desert at elevations ranging from 6,000 to 8,000 feet, this area experiences significant temperature fluctuations between day and night, even in summer months. Campsites around Arroyo Hondo typically offer little shade, making sun protection essential during daytime hours.

What to do

Hiking down to water access: At Cebolla Mesa Campground, visitors can take a 1.5-mile trail down to the Rio Grande. "There's a 1.25 mile hike down to the river to cool down. Plenty of shade and lots of off road trails for driving/running/biking," notes one visitor who appreciated the terrain options.

Fishing opportunities: Lakes and rivers in the area provide various fishing spots. "The marsh on the east end provided plenty of bugs and worms for bait. The lake provided enough trout for a dinner," reports a camper who visited Cabresto Lake with teenagers.

Explore local brewing: Many campgrounds provide easy access to local craft beer options. "Across the road from the campground is the Taos Mesa Brewery where you can get amazing craft beers and some great food. It was the perfect place to hang out on a cold, wintery night," notes a visitor to Hotel Luna Mystica.

What campers like

Dispersed camping options: Free or low-cost camping areas allow for more secluded experiences. "We paid $10 to park our van essentially. Parked in the gravel lot, had access to showers and bathrooms. There was also tent camping for $10 a night as well and that looked really legit with unobstructed views," shares a visitor at Hotel Luna Mystica.

Clean facilities: Campers consistently mention bathroom cleanliness as a highlight. "The showers and laundry were clean and beautiful. And the town was a short walk away with great restaurants," notes a guest at Red River RV, highlighting the convenience factor.

Stargazing conditions: Clear high desert skies create excellent night viewing. "Our view is spectacular and the showers are the cleanest I've ever seen. The hotel staff is super friendly and our starlink really works super fast here," comments a visitor about their glamping close to Arroyo Hondo, New Mexico experience.

What you should know

Road conditions: Many campgrounds require driving on rough roads. "Definitely need an all terrain vehicle for the drive up to lake. Rough dirt road. Got a flat tire," warns a visitor to Cabresto Lake Campground, highlighting access challenges.

Seasonal considerations: Area camping availability varies greatly by season. "We went up here for Memorial Day weekend several years ago and stayed at site #26, without reservations. Great shaded site with water flowing behind it, which made for great sleeping," notes a camper at Columbine Campground.

Connectivity limitations: Cell service and wifi can be unreliable. "Cell phone service and wifi thru the campground is available tho not fast when everyone jumps on at the same time," explains a visitor to Taos Valley RV Park & Campground.

Weather fluctuations: Temperature changes can be extreme. "Surprise! The weather went from day-time highs in the 60's to blizzard conditions with overnight lows in the teens," reports a winter visitor, underscoring the need for preparation.

Tips for camping with families

Look for sites near water features: Streams provide natural entertainment. "The camp is right next to the river, there is a shuttle that takes you into town, the facilities are clean and close by, and the fishing is great," notes a repeat visitor to Red River RV.

Check for playground access: Some campgrounds offer dedicated play areas. "There is a dump station, a dishwashing area, bathrooms with very hot showers, a playground, and office," explains a camper at Taos Valley RV Park & Campground.

Consider glamping options for easier family trips: Alternative accommodations provide camping experience with fewer hassles. "We took four teenage girls for a weekend of camping and fishing. We pulled right in and grabbed the last spot in the area; the challenge was finding enough flat land for three tents," shares a visitor about their experience at Cabresto Lake Campground.

Tips from RVers

Check site slope and length: Many campgrounds have uneven terrain. "Some sites are short, very few are level, some have a steep slope. Good shade and sun mix, mature trees, nice creek flows through the campground," warns an RVer at Columbine Campground.

Consider campground locations for town access: Proximity to services varies widely. "This park is very nice and well maintained, with distant mountain views on 3 sides of it. It is in the middle of town, which makes it convenient but also comes with the drawbacks of being in town," explains an RVer at Taos Valley RV Park & Campground.

Look for creek-side options: Water features add to the experience. "#8 backed up to the river with a small grassy area right by the water. It was perfect. The scenery is beyond amazing. One of my favorite experiences so far in our RV travels," shares an enthusiastic visitor about their glamping experience near Arroyo Hondo.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Arroyo Hondo, NM is Taos Valley RV Park & Campground with a 4.5-star rating from 28 reviews.

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