Whether you're a tent camper, an RVer, or just passing through, Aztec, NM has a lot to offer. Aztec is a great camping destination for everyone. There are tons of nearby hikes, adventurous activities, and sights to see. Search nearby campsites and find top-rated spots from other campers.
"We got our permit at the nearby BLM office. The sand/gravel road to the Campground is decent, but almost got stuck in soft spots in our 21' motor home."
"Beautiful stars, complete silence after the last OHV left around 10 pm. All we had to do was filling a permit online and email it to BLM. We woke up to the magnificent high desert."
$45 / night
"There were lots of families around. "
$30 - $40 / night
"Well maintained, relatively quiet location off from main roads. Sites are a little close but are gravel and pretty level."
"Close to the nice Animas River!"
"About New Mexico sunrises and sunsets, there are two shows daily, no reservations required!"
"The entrance is very understated and underwhelming, you will pass a oil construction area as you enter the park. As you continue driving almost instantly notice the gorge."
"The road in was quite rough and washboarded, so I had to drive slowly at about 10 mph for a while. However, I took a different route on the way out, heading north, and found it much smoother."
"Flat, very clean pit toilets, picnic tables with shade and a great trail. 100%!"
$10 / night
"The surrounding area was fairly clean. There is a picnic table available at every site with shade."
$39 - $94 / night
"sand bottom ponds with free stand up paddle boards, shuttles and tubes to rent to take you up river to tube back to the resort, white sand beach volleyball, trampoline, slip n slide into a catch pool next to"
"Not our scene and we didn’t want kids around that."
$15 - $90 / night
"No pull out for your drift boat on the camp side. About 2/3rds of the sites are very well shaded, most have covered picnic tables and are a mix of asphalt and concrete pads."
"Crowded but sites are tucked away. Can be a little loud at night with all the RVs running. River is a short walk from most sites and about 20 mins driving to the marina."
ScoutStayed here 3 nights. Partially shaded and virtually no road noise at night. Big roomy level sites, hook-ups are new and modern, bath and showers were immaculate. Staff went out of their way to make it a stress free stay. WiFi was excellent. Price was very reasonable.
LegendA national park campground with free showers!!! There's laundry and a store as well. Ranger talks at the amphitheater. You get to pick your spot out of what is still open when you arrive (at least for tents, not sure about RVs due to sizing). Located 4 miles into the park.
GuideThis campground was very convenient for our 2 day visit to Mesa Verde. Sites were close together with not much privacy. Shower house was clean but everything else did not feel exceptionally well taken care of. Staff were somewhat helpful but didn’t seem super knowledgeable. Other campers were lots of fun to visit with as they came from all over the world. The social aspect was pretty fun.
Highly recommend the far view site and farming terrace hikes. Also the hike down and back from step house was awesome!
ScoutRig was running a bit rough over the last pass, so I took the advice of the lady at the forest service office in Durango and stopped at this Campground right off highway 160. When I learned there were plenty of vacancies, I decided to stick here through the holiday weekend. The views are phenomenal. Breathtaking sunrises and sunsets. Starry nights when I stay awake long enough. Decent easy hiking. Toilet clean and close. Some drinking water taps, especially in loop B, dispense very bleachy water. All-day highway noise in an acoustically perfect valley keeps this place's popularity limited.
ScoutThis is the parking lot for Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness. The parking lot is located on BLM land. There are bathrooms. Ok to spend the night. There are a handful of dispersed campsites on the road here.
GuideNot much to add to the other reviews. Found a great spot with view about 4.0 miles up. The spots get way more secluded and separated as you go up the road. Could do it in a non 4wd non high clearance, but wouldn’t recommend beyond the 4.5 mark.
ScoutWe were there for 3 nights. On the arrival day, two of the women's toilets had no toilet paper and one seat had feces on it. The men's bathroom had an overflowing trash bin, dirty floors and toilet paper almost out. I contacted the office and they said they'd get right on it. By days end the women's room was fixed. However, after 3 days and numerous calls the men's bathroom only got worse. They never came in to clean. Same filthy floors, toilet paper out in all but one of the stalls, paper towels out, and an out of service stall. All sinks ran only cold water, in both men and women's bathrooms. On each call or person to person complain they said they'd take care of the issued but never did. Obviously, they really didn't care. The sites were nice with shade trees, but if you need the bathroom avoid this place.
GuideI just parked in the car park for the night and I would stay the price is a bit much for just a parking spot with no amenities but the staff was amazing and the bathrooms were extremely clean and nice!! Also a very nice dog park!! The spot I was in was next to the entrance and had some road noise as well as bright light from the Park sign.
ScoutThis is a parking lot to access the trail. Nothing there. Just a flat dirt lot surrounded by a wire fence to keep out the horses that wander nearby. I am sure there are cattle around too, that was an easy sign to read. There are no trees or any vegetation other than desert type scrub for as far as the eye can see. You will probably see a couple of vehicles pass by all day. Only redeeming feature is it is free and close to Chaco Canyon.
Camping near Aztec, New Mexico, offers a mix of stunning views and unique experiences. Whether you're looking for a quiet getaway or a family adventure, there are plenty of campgrounds to explore.
Camping around Aztec, New Mexico, has something for everyone, from stunning views to family-friendly activities. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!
Frequently Asked Questions
According to TheDyrt.com, Aztec, NM offers a wide range of camping options, with 129 campgrounds and RV parks near Aztec, NM and 32 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Aztec, NM is Brown Springs Campground with a 4.9-star rating from 11 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 32 free dispersed camping spots near Aztec, NM.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 16 parks near Aztec, NM that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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