Best Equestrian Camping near Belen, NM

Recent Equestrian Reviews in Belen

47 Reviews of 7 Belen Campgrounds

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  Lily C.

  Scout

  

  Nov. 17, 2024

  Top of New Mexico - Dispersed Site

  Beautiful quiet view!

  We spent one night here in our class c while on our trip to Miami and yeah the road is to be taken slow but it was worth it! There is a tiny art gallery on the side of the road!! Check it out!

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  Junaid A.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 22, 2024

  Top of New Mexico - Dispersed Site

  My True Review about Top of the New Mexico

  Top of New Mexico" near Albuquerque is a fantastic camping spot if you love open spaces and beautiful desert views. The sunsets here are breathtaking, and you might even spot wild horses roaming around. There's plenty of space for tents or RVs, and it's quiet and well-maintained, making it a perfect place to relax and enjoy nature. It can get a little windy, but that just adds to the experience. The road to get there winds through some houses, but once you arrive, you're surrounded by pure nature. also the food is so good, there are many food brands like subway menu who offers quality fast food services.

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  Karl K.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 22, 2024

  Top of New Mexico - Dispersed Site

  place to relax

  There are no neighbors, and other vehicles are parked here, but they had to be a quarter of a mile away. Wild horses visit in the morning. We enjoyed the sunrise to sunset. There are easy hikes, and you can do some mountain biking.

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  Alice S.

  Legend

  

  Sep. 20, 2024

  Top of New Mexico - Dispersed Site

  Quiet Little Get Away

  Used Google Maps and had no problem finding the place. Lots of open area to choose from for parking. The road up to the location is paved but once you enter it is gravel. I have a pro master van and had absolutely no problems. Just drive slow and you should be fine. Might be worse if it was raining heavy or something but overall not a bad path. Saw wild horses which was awesome. The vegetation has a lot of thorns and spikes so for a casual hiker it’s best to stay on the gravel roads. The cell signal was pretty good but not perfect. Enough to have phone calls easy but internet connection was a bit slow.

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  Elle M.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 2, 2024

  Top of New Mexico - Dispersed Site

  Stunning Space for Small Vehicles

  Everything about this place is gorgeous. The 360 views from the top are incredible. I didn’t go down into the valley to see what was available but a man came through and mentioned there were options there too.

  On the top of the ridge you’re a little limited for spots but it wasn’t busy enough to cause me an issue. My closest neighbor was a few hundred yards away just like I like it.

  I car camp in a small SUV and the road is definitely not as well worn in as others. You’re also pretty close to the sides of the mountain on a winding rock path so larger or trailered vehicles are probably not ideal.

  The wild horses are active. I saw them in the neighborhood coming through and they came through camp a few times in the evening/night. Dog didn’t love it but they gave us about 30ft of space and didn’t bother much.

  Love this spot but definitely keep size and safety in mind.

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  Clay L.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 15, 2024

  Top of New Mexico - Dispersed Site

  Superb

  From the moment we arrived, we were struck by the sheer beauty of the surroundings. The panoramic views of the mountains and valleys are simply stunning, making every moment a perfect photo opportunity. The site is well-maintained, with plenty of flat areas for tents and parking. And at this place i also wish to try Chicken Strips

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  Joshuah F.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 13, 2024

  New Canyon Campground

  Nice place!

  Overall a nice place to camp. Most beautiful drive into the campsite. Some of the campsites had concrete picnic tables and bear containers. They were up a walkway and some stairs though. The vault toilets were clean. We were approached by a guy letting us know there was a boar and a bear coming down the canyon. He said they were about 700 yards away.

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  Maya T.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 20, 2024

  Top of New Mexico - Dispersed Site

  Hidden Gem

  Didn't camp here but came to enjoy the beautiful sunset. Drove a short distance from Albuquerque through Placitas, saw so many horses! This is an open space that overlooks the tail of Albuquerque, and the vistas beyond. I came for the sunset but would definitely stay if I was car camping. Wouldn't necessarily set up a tent for me, but some are braver than others!

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  Mallory W.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 10, 2024

  Top of New Mexico - Dispersed Site

  beautiful

  The road to drive up is through a neighborhood and is 2 miles of windy road it was a little hard to maneuver with my 32’ trailer I just had to go slow nothing crazy. I was the only one around and the view was great, it was a little windy but it didn’t shake the trailer or anything. The only reason I’m giving 4 stars and not 5 is because or the rebar I found sticking out of the ground. At first I thought it was random but then I found 2 other pieces sticking straight out of the ground and they were in there deep

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  Tyler C.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 5, 2024

  Top of New Mexico - Dispersed Site

  Worth it

  I had some trouble finding the entrance, you have to get in from the southeast side of the neighborhood, @ Llano el Norte street, but other than that I’ve spoiled myself with finding such a great campsite so early on in my trip. Definitely windy.

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  heidi H.

  Traveler

  

  May. 28, 2024

  Top of New Mexico - Dispersed Site

  Great view and very private

  Beautiful place to watch the sunset. A little windy, but very beautiful and private.

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  S H.

  Guide

  

  May. 8, 2024

  Top of New Mexico - Dispersed Site

  huge mesa dispersed camping at top of windy road

  Really easy to get to, up this lil windy residential road, go slow, that opens up into a huge public land past an open gate. Lots of paths from cars, just follow anyone you'd like and then pull over beside any ol bush. Don't run over any cactus.

  Stayed for two nights and the sunsets were awesome. During the day it was very very windy but not too hot. Saw some wild horses the first morning but when I got too close one of them starting running toward me and I said hell no. Classic dispersed desert camping but with good service and close to Albuquerque.

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  Dania H.

  Traveler

  

  Mar. 25, 2024

  Top of New Mexico - Dispersed Site

  Great dispersed spot

  Your on top of a mesa like area so it may be a little windy, it was when we went. Stayed for 1 night. It was very clean and no one else was around other than a few walkers in the morning.

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  William C.

  Guide

  

  Mar. 14, 2024

  Top of New Mexico - Dispersed Site

  Great getaway close to ABQ

  Stayed here overnight for a quick stop. Wide open range with amazing views and a herd of wild horses.

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  Taylor M.

  Traveler

  

  Dec. 29, 2023

  Top of New Mexico - Dispersed Site

  Spirit Film Set

  Pulled in right before sunset and only saw 2 other cars in the area. Watched a rainbow form over the Sandia Mtns and a herd of wild horses ran right through our campsite! Best night of my life!!

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  dustin W.

  Traveler

  

  Dec. 9, 2023

  Top of New Mexico - Dispersed Site

  Great spot

  This is a gem of a spot. You drive through a residential area of really nice hi purses and horses. It’s opens up with a spectacular view and some wide open spots to watch the sun go down. It is windy though but worth it.

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  Seth R.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 27, 2023

  Top of New Mexico - Dispersed Site

  Beautiful scenery and peaceful,

  Keep in mind that you will be cutting through neighborhoods once the pavement ends you will see signs stating "public land". Some of the roads are gravel and rocky, so if you have a low car be cautious. Horses roam freely out here. Open space. You can literally camp anywhere out here. I personally don't like camping off the main road. Several "signs" of camp fires, some trash (please pick up your trash people) not a lot. Not enough to make the place dirty etc. The place is literally 40 mins away from me so this is a great get away place. I spent the day there and plan on camping there.

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  Salo C.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 16, 2023

  Coyote Trailhead

  Bit trashy

  Totally serviceable for a quick camping spot. You will need high clearance to get up 462. There’s a ranger station on the way in for info that closes at 4:30.

  You’ll pass the Coyote trailhead where the toilets are. The road veers right and starts getting hairy.

  You’ll have to park along some boulders blocking the path up to the site. There’s a nice fire ring in a circle of trees that do a solid job of blocking the wind.

  Fair amount of trash at nearby areas. Definitely where teenagers go to drink. We heard coyotes howling here and there too.

  Leave no trace!

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  Jacob S.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 11, 2023

  Red Canyon Campground

  Wildflowers and deer!

  We stayed in the camping area near the trailhead. Very green and lush with deer visiting our site at dusk!

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  Alexander D.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 1, 2023

  Top of New Mexico - Dispersed Site

  Epic, accessbile, and open campsite with good views

  This campground offered amazing views of the Sandia mountains and the surrounding area. We found a fire ring and plenty of level areas to set up camp in addition to large bushes to take shelter behind. Also plenty of wild horses roaming around, though we didn't ever see any at near our campsite.

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  Carson

  Traveler

  

  May. 30, 2023

  Red Canyon Campground

  Come early

  I’ve been here a couple times. The site itself is in a really nice area with lots of pine trees and direct trail access. The only issue is it seems a lot of people who come here don’t know camp etiquette and leave the sites completely trashed. Fire pits buried and unusable, beer cans and trash everywhere. I’d recommend going before Memorial Day while the sites are still clean

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  Greg R.

  Guide

  

  May. 27, 2023

  Manzano Mountains Camp

  Great spot to get away from the City

  This area is very wooded. Could get muddy when it rains. Lots of sites. Big rig friendly

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  John R.

  Legend

  

  Mar. 4, 2023

  Kiva RV Park & Horse Motel

  Horse Motel

  Park is very nice. Spots are accessible and park is clean. Stables for horses with exercise area. A little bit noisy from interstate but not to bad.

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  Patrick B.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 16, 2022

  Water Canyon Campground

  Can't beat the price (for now)

  You don't often find free developed camping at the end of a paved road in New Mexico, but Water Canyon is one of those exceptions.  It seems to be one of those spots that people don't take the time to get off the highway to explore -- on a weekday in July there was only one other campsite occupied.

  There are about a dozen campsites, vault toilets, trash cans, a group campsite at the bottom of the hill and easy access to some great hiking trails, all about ten minutes outside of Socorro and an hour from Albuquerque.

  While the campground is free for now, I did see some notices posted about the Forest Service taking public comment on levying a $10 per night fee per site.

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  Greg R.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 14, 2022

  Kiva RV Park & Horse Motel

  Hot weather, but great customer service.

  Nice area, clean, shade trees and the management works with you no matter what. Little noise from I25 but very pet friendly. Will be back.

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  Ikela M.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 19, 2022

  Water Canyon Campground

  Beautiful Canyon, simple free camping

  Beautiful Canyon with a handful of free camping spots. Fire pits, picnic tables, and bathrooms (pretty clean for late June).

  There’s a group camping section with a large gazebo and a number of picnic tables, but it was closed when we were here.

  No cell reception (Verizon & TMobile). No water so bring your own.

  Please practice LNT.

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  Hannah W.

  Guide

  

  May. 30, 2022

  Top of New Mexico - Dispersed Site

  Windy but private

  This place is kind of elevated and somewhat exposed but there are enough large bushes to park behind to get out of the wind. Dirt is dry so it’ll blow around but we just put a blanket down to keep most of it from bothering us while we sat outside. Perfect temperature for The tail end of May. Tons of space to choose from. Would definitely recommend. Cell service was great.