Best Camping near Buckhorn, NM

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Best Camping Sites Near Buckhorn, NM (76)

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    1. Cosmic Campground

    25 Reviews
    91 Photos
    411 Saves
    Glenwood, New Mexico

    Cosmic Campground is one of many sites on the Gila NF where night sky photography is at it's best. Late May - late October are the best times to see the Milky Way and get some premium photos.

    Cosmic Campground International Dark Sky Sanctuary (CCIDSS) is the first International Dark Sky Sanctuary located on National Forest System lands and also in North America. It is also one of only 10 certified IDA Sanctuaries in the world. International Dark Sky Sanctuaries are lands possessing an exceptional or distinguished quality of starry nights. For more information on dark skies or the International Dark Sky Association -http://www.darksky.org/. The CCIDSS offers a 360-degree, unobstructed view of the night sky, and often hosts “star parties” in cooperation with the partner group “Friends of the Cosmic Campground.” This site is situated where there nearest significant source of artificial light is more than 40 miles away, and across the state line in Arizona. . Night vision is necessary to enjoy the night sky. If you look at white light from either your flashlight or your cell phone you will not be able to enjoy the wonders of the natural night sky for 20-30 minutes. In order to respect your fellow star gazers the Forest Service recommends: No parking on the observation/telescope pads No camp fires on observation pads Use a red filter over your flashlight lens Try to arrive before dark so that your headlights won’t distort your night vision Quiet times (no generator use) between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. CCIDSS is a primitive campground with minimal site amenities including an information kiosk, a pit toilet, and four concrete telescope/observation pads. Currently, there is very minimal shade available however, future planning developments intend to erect a shade pavilion as well as improve individual campsite amenities as funding comes available.

    • Pets
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    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
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    2. Gila Hot Springs Campground

    11 Reviews
    19 Photos
    319 Saves
    Gila National Forest, New Mexico

    Gila Hot Springs Campground is a private business owned by Allen and Carla Campbell. It offers camping and natural hot spring pools beside the Gila River in southwest New Mexico. We are located 40 miles north of Silver City and about 4 miles from the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument. Our area is surrounded by the Gila Wilderness and the larger Gila National Forest.

    PLEASE NOTE! We are NOT an RV campground. We have no hookups. Small self-contained RV ONLY.

    The hot springs campground has three pools with natural rock perimeters and gravel bottoms. Each pool has its own personality and temperature so you are sure to find one that pleases you. The normal temperature of the pools is between 101º and 104ºF.

    There are twelve camping areas spaced for privacy and are located around shade trees. Small self-contained campers and trailers are welcome (must be less than 20 feet long) but few sites can accommodate them. No hookups are available.

    Toilet facilities (composting) and drinking water is available. We do not provide electricity or trash containers, and there are no bathing or shower facilities. The pools are NOT for bathing.

    There are water faucets for cold and hot potable water next to the “dragon spout”, in the pool area. The hot spring water coming out of the dragon spout is 140ºF. Do not wash your dishes there, carry the water to your campsite.

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    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    $7 / night

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    3. Upper Scorpion Campground

    6 Reviews
    19 Photos
    73 Saves
    Gila, New Mexico

    Upper Scorpion Campground is a partially developed campground within walking distance of the West Fork of the Gila River. The campground is located less than one mile from the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument just off of NM State Highway 15. Drinking water is available, tables and grills are provided at select sites. Vault toilets are available on site. Camping is free of charge and first-come, first-served.

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    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Market
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    4. Silver City KOA

    8 Reviews
    28 Photos
    18 Saves
    Arenas Valley, New Mexico
    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
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    5. Bear Mountain

    3 Reviews
    4 Photos
    42 Saves
    Silver City, New Mexico

    The majority of campgrounds on the Gila National Forest are primitive and offer dispersed camping. You may camp outside of developed campgrounds anywhere on the Forest at no charge. The Gila National Forest implemented Travel Management and we recommend you stop in to one of our six ranger stations and pick up travel management maps so that you are aware where vehicles are and are not permitted. Potable water, toilets, and other amenities are not generally available. If you choose to camp outside developed areas, be sure to bring adequate water or be prepared to purify any water source before drinking. No permits are required to camp in wilderness areas. The Gila National Forest has a 14-day stay limit, in any 30 day period, on all camping. Areas designated as “Day Use Only” are limited to posted hours, no overnight use.

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    • Dispersed
    • Alcohol
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    6. Sapillo Dispersed Camping Area

    7 Reviews
    21 Photos
    47 Saves
    Hanover, New Mexico

    This is a nice shady campground under ponderosa pines. Sapillo is an undeveloped campground under ponderosa pine and is a favorite of group campers. For any large group, we recommend this large campground.

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    • Tents
    • Group
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
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    7. Black Jack Campground

    3 Reviews
    9 Photos
    33 Saves
    Clifton, Arizona

    Group Campground

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    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Toilets
    • Alcohol
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    8. Rose Valley RV Ranch

    6 Reviews
    4 Photos
    22 Saves
    Silver City, New Mexico
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    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
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    9. Lower Scorpion Campground

    5 Reviews
    6 Photos
    36 Saves
    Gila, New Mexico

    Lower Scorpion Campground is a partially developed campground within walking distance of the West Fork of the Gila River. The campground is located less than one mile from the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument just off NM State Highway 15. Drinking water is available, tables and grills are provided at select sites. Vault toilets are available on site. Camping is free of charge and first-come, first-served.

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    • Group
    • Drinking Water
    • Toilets
    • Alcohol
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    10. Silver City RV Park

    4 Reviews
    10 Photos
    11 Saves
    Silver City, New Mexico

    Located within walking distance to the heart of downtown and nestled against the 3.3 million acre Gila National Forest, Silver City is a southwestern town with plenty of adventures in store for you! We offer full hookup sites for RVers and also have 3 cabins perfect for a weekend getaway.

    Safe travels and we look forward to seeing you!

    Please note our tent camping area is permanently closed.

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  • UThe Dyrt PRO User
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    Oct. 17, 2024

    Manzanos RV Park

    Great option in Silver City

    Man, free pulled pork BBQ every Sat. evening garnered this place the 5th star!  :) 

    Stayed 4/23- 4/30. Nice RV park just outside of Silver City with large spaces and junipers between the spaces. We were in #16 which was huge. Full hookups, laundry. Only one bath with a shower. Naturalized pet relief area with some desert vegetation. Dirt road to the place from Kirkland. No playground so saw no kids staying there. Seemed like mature, respectful RVers. Some folks were extended stay, seemed like any long term residents were in a different area; overall nice, neat, quiet, and tidy. John keeps things in good order.

    BTW, in Silver City for Tour of the Gila, cool to see the stage races.

    Food aside: Heated up some frozen Bertolli pasta dinner and then: nothing on Sat. night because, free BBQ!!  Donations appreciated.

  • TThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Meadow Creek Dispersed Camping
    Aug. 13, 2024

    Meadow Creek Dispersed Camping

    Meadow Creek,NM

    Road is a little rough but well worth it. No one camped near us. Was able to let the dogs roam without fear. Lots of wood in the area. A small creek along the road. Good hiking area. Will definitely go back.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
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    May. 26, 2024

    Bear Track Camp Picnic Site

    Hardly a campground….

    There are vault toilets there. There is a few places one could pull off for a quick sleep, but not a campground at all. Little further south are places in the trees further off the road on the right hand side .2 and .6 miles down.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
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    May. 23, 2024

    Riverview Campground

    Quick Night by the Gila

    The road in turns to dirt for a brief minute, then back to paved. It winds and there are some tight turns. You turn off the pavement to dirt the last 1/4 mile. Wouldn’t take anything over 35’ 5th wheel. $5/night is not bad to have vault toilets, water spigot, picnic tables, river close. Biking trails, horse trails, hike trails, OHV trails all close. There are corrals at the “Host” site. There is a boat ramp 2 miles before the campground. There is one farther up also. Not sure about at the campground. No Verizon signal here.

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
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    May. 17, 2024

    Pine Flats Campground

    Beautiful spot within the tall pines

    No facilities, but a beautiful spot. Lots of shade. Dirt road in decent shape. No road signs off of highway 15. Just need to use the GPS coordinates. A few level spots with fire rings.  A little ways in you'll see large piles of gravel. Not sure what that's for. There is a placard that states "Constructed by the United States Conservation Corp in 1976". Not sure what was constructed. There is just a dirt road.

  • Roger W.The Dyrt PRO User
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    May. 4, 2024

    Cottonwood

    Great for a Stopover

    Cottonwood Campground: (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good

    (71 yr olds in 17’ trailer.)

    Overall Rating: Not an appealing campground except as a stop over. Security: no Usage during visit: light Site Privacy: no Pad surface: Dirt Reservations: No Outside Road Noise: This cg is right off the highway. Some sites back up towards the highway. Through Traffic in campground: No Setting: Under tree canopy. Solar: solar looks to be pretty good in most sites.
    Insects: Did not seem to be a problem during our brief April visit. Host: No Sites: Near highway. Site 1 backs up towards the highway.

  • Roger W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cosmic Campground - Dark Sky Sanctuary
    May. 2, 2024

    Cosmic Campground - Dark Sky Sanctuary

    Dark Skys, Telescope Pads, and Scenery

    International cosmic campground: Beautiful scenery. Beautiful views. No water availability. Concrete pads for telescopes. (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good

    (71 yr olds in 17’ trailer.)

    Overall Rating: 3 for camp site layout 5 for dispersed sites Security: No Usage during visit: very full during weekday Site Privacy: No Site Spacing: close Pad surface: Gravel Outside Road Noise: far from highway , no highway noise problem Through Traffic in campground: No Electric Hookup: No Sewer Hookup: No Dump Station: no Potable Water Available: i did not see available water. Generators: yes Bathroom: Pit toilet Showers: no Pull Throughs: All are back in.
    Solar: Good in sites Insects: not an issue during our Spril visit Sites: sites in the campground are tight. Some dispersed camping nearby looks pretty nice. Some are close enough to use the bathroom.

  • Roger W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Bighorn Campground
    May. 2, 2024

    Bighorn Campground

    Perfect for a One Bight Stopover

    Bighorn, NM: great for stopover., As it is right off the highway (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good

    (71 yr olds in 17’ trailer.)

    Overall Rating: 3 perfect for a stop over Security: no Usage during visit: light Site Privacy: no Site Spacing: OK Pad surface: dirt Outside Road Noise: some highway noise Through Traffic in campground: no Electric Hookup: no Sewer Hookup: no, Dump Station: no, Potable Water Available: no Generators: allowed Bathroom: pit toilet Showers: no Setting: parallel with creek, just off the highway. Solar: great Insects: none during our visit in April. Host: no Sites: along the creek bed, just off the highway.

  • Heather K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Silver City RV Park
    Apr. 20, 2024

    Silver City RV Park

    Great spot for a night or two

    I stayed here for CDT Days. Great location walking distance to everything. There’s a grocery store around the corner. Super quiet. Woke up to the birds chirping away. Priced fairly and would stay here again.

  • vThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cosmic Campground
    Apr. 20, 2024

    Cosmic Campground

    THE SKY

    Not many spots. Had to squeeze in between a couple people. I’d say there are about 20-25 spots in total if you don’t mind being a little close. What amazing 360 views of the sky. You feel like you are in a globe.

  • 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.

  • Greg R.
    Camper-submitted photo from Silver City RV Park
    Mar. 9, 2024

    Silver City RV Park

    Cute, Smaller Campground - Fairly priced

     This camp ground is conveniently located to Old Town Silver City.

    The staff is friendly, the site was clean and level. The bathrooms and showers were clean as well. They were very fairly priced. I booked for one night but may well stay for two.

     They have a nice laundry facility. It was a quiet enjoyable stay! I would come back again.

  • Jorge G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Celebration Well Dispersed Camping
    Mar. 4, 2024

    Celebration Well Dispersed Camping

    Low-key dispersed sites

    A handful of sites located on the other side of Skates Canyon from Sapillo Campground. Close to great hiking around the CDT and fishing in Lake Roberts. Most of the sites sit on the shades of ponderosa and there's plenty of space for group camping.

    This is as bare as it gets. No services, no cell signal, no trash disposal, not even a pit toilet. Some sites have rock rings for campfires but that's about it. Please recreate responsibly and leave no trace. Pack out whatever you pack in.

    Quiet during the winter, but gets busy during the summer as evidenced by how well worn the dirt paths around the area are.

  • Jorge G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Owl Creek Campground
    Mar. 4, 2024

    Owl Creek Campground

    Nice, quiet stop along 191

    A small campground overlooking the Gila River. Only about a half dozen sites but very lightly used and isolated. $5 fee. Closest stores are in Clifton, and the little station in Three Way. The road to the campground from US-191 is dirt, but easily passable by any vehicle that isn't a lowrider. Good condition. 

    Gravel tent pads, awnings, grills, firepits, and clean restrooms. No hook-ups or water/sewer. Decent T-Mobile service, nice BLM Ranger checked on us both mornings. Woke up to the mine blasting one of those mornings, but that wasn't entirely unexpected. 

    Overall a great place to stay, would recommend.

  • 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.

  • Brodie D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Rose Valley RV Ranch
    Feb. 26, 2024

    Rose Valley RV Ranch

    Nice park in Silver City!

    We liked Rose Valley Ranch and would stay again. We didn’t talk to a soul our entire 3 day stay. We kind of felt isolated which isn’t a bad thing necessarily if you’re not looking for that sort of thing. The sites are huge and feel very private, offering a little fenced in, personal yard at most sites. The bathrooms were very clean and also private feeling. There is only one dumpster and it was very far from our site. Walking around will also involve walking through dirt areas to reach your destination. All in all though it’s a nice, private, roomy park that puts you right near Silver City’s local shops!

  • Jorge G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Sapillo Dispersed Camping Area
    Feb. 21, 2024

    Sapillo Dispersed Camping Area

    Near Great Hiking, no fees

    Sapillo Creek lies straddling the original branch of the CDT. This is a free, national forest dispersed campsite with a couple pit toilets and very few other amenities, no cell signal either. Easily accessible from NM-35 and near a couple of general stores in Lake Roberts (10 minute drive north) and Mimbres (15 minute drive south). 

    Popular with the local crowd during peak camping/ATV season, so be mindful that there might be some related noise during the summer; but generally sees little use during winter and the shoulder seasons.

  • James B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Mountain Spirits RV Park
    Jan. 28, 2024

    Mountain Spirits RV Park

    Good stay for two days

    Stay for two days to allow us to visit Gila lift Dwellings. Full hookups (30 amp) with water and sewer. Good cell coverage. Amazing Starlink speeds. Staff was awesome and they filled our propane for us.

  • Felix G.
    Camper-submitted photo from Ridge Park RV
    Dec. 25, 2023

    Ridge Park RV

    Nickel and dimed to death

    This is a very nice park as far as scenery, the staff which is a husband and wife, are friendly enough. With no offense to anyone else who has written positives on this park, we don't mean to rain on your parade. But the one thing that really threw us back was, is that there are virtually no amenities, that come without a cost, if a person wants to take a shower, let's say for 5 minutes, that cost you$3, for yourself, and three more dollars for your spouse, add that up daily then multiply by weekly and then by monthly. And you can see that that is insane for the cost, and one does not find out about this until you get to the campground and fill out the paperwork and then they let you know this at the last minute, I am a handicap person, and needless to say, I count on Campground showers as there are roomier, and we make sure that we pay more than enough in our stay, so that we can enjoy such. But sadly for the month that we were there between November the 20th to December 20th. There was nothing very pleasurable, about our stay there. On top of that, there is no internet, nor do they have any Commerce with any service that has internet service, even though other RV parks in that region have them. There is no cable either. So basically the only thing that you get is your spot, running water, trash, and Sewer, for 425 per month. Needless to say as a forwarding to anybody, if you plan to travel between that park there and Silver City New Mexico it is approximately 12 miles between the two, but the expence gets up there quik, bth ways if you drive a truck. We camped at Ridge Park RV& Campground in a Travel Trailer.

  • Jorge G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from North Star Mesa Dispersed Camping
    Dec. 5, 2023

    North Star Mesa Dispersed Camping

    Secluded, clear beautiful skies

    There are plenty of nice spots to camp along North Star Road, north of Mimbres, NM. You'll find dispersed campsites with fire-rings all along the edges of the road and on spur forest roads sprouting from it. North Star Road is usually well maintained and most vehicles should make it to at least North Star Mesa.

    Nothing in terms of services and amenities, but nice hiking nearby. Very clear skies at night. 

    As always, please follow LNT principles when dispersed camping.

  • 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!

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cattlemen Trail - Dispersed Camping
    Oct. 26, 2023

    Cattlemen Trail - Dispersed Camping

    Great camping and hiking

    Great place I came upon while on I-10. Thirty minutes for the interstate. The hiking was good. The place was a little busy, but not bad. Heard some cows but never seen them. Clean place. No services. Cell signal was good.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Lordsburg KOA
    Oct. 18, 2023

    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.

  • Dawid M.The Dyrt PRO User
    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

  • Beth G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Mesa Campground
    Sep. 19, 2023

    Mesa Campground

    Nice spot for trout fishing

    We stayed at Mesa Campground during a tour of the Gila National Forest with friends.

    The lake views aren’t great, but you can easily walk down to the shore.

    The trash bins and running water are really nice amenities. Our site had a table and grill and we were able to fit our truck with a rooftop tent and a truck with a small pull behind, but we were really close to each other.

    We’ve also caught and ate trout from Lake Roberts.

  • Beth G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Sapillo Dispersed Camping Area
    Sep. 19, 2023

    Sapillo Dispersed Camping Area

    Free and shaded

    This is one of our favorite springtime camping spots. There aren’t any numbered sites, but there are makeshift campfires and flat areas all around. The site also has trash disposal and vault toilets. Lots of trees for shade and hammocks.

    This spot is popular with large crowds and off road vehicle enthusiasts. Expect music until 10pm and the sound of engines. It’s a great place to boondock with a generator.

    Lots of easy trails to ride around on with our mini bikes. Plenty of space to set up camp with 2 families and a few smaller tents.

    Lake Roberts is just zip the road for fishing opportunities.



Guide to Buckhorn

Camping near Buckhorn, New Mexico, offers a mix of stunning landscapes and unique experiences. Whether you're looking for a quiet spot to stargaze or a family-friendly campground, there are plenty of options to explore.

What to do:

  • Hiking: The area is surrounded by beautiful trails. Many campers enjoy the nearby Gila Cliff Dwellings, which are just a short drive from places like Upper Scorpion Campground. One visitor mentioned, "I was able to walk right to the entrance of the cliff dwellings trail from this site in about 5 minutes."
  • Hot Springs: Relaxing in natural hot springs is a popular activity. At Gila Hot Springs Campground, one camper said, "Love the hot springs, great hosts, calm, and not too many people."
  • Star Gazing: The clear skies make for excellent star viewing. A reviewer at Cosmic Campground noted, "What amazing 360 views of the sky. You feel like you are in a globe."

What campers like:

  • Peaceful Atmosphere: Many campers appreciate the tranquility of the area. One visitor at Sapillo Dispersed Camping Area shared, "This is one of our favorite springtime camping spots. There aren’t any numbered sites, but there are makeshift campfires and flat areas all around."
  • Clean Facilities: Campers often mention the cleanliness of the campgrounds. A review for Gila Hot Springs Campground highlighted, "I cannot say enough about how clean this place is."
  • Friendly Hosts: Many campgrounds have welcoming staff. A camper at Silver City KOA said, "The staff are top notch! Young energetic and as helpful as can be."

What you should know:

  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Forks Campground, lack running water and cell service. A visitor noted, "No running water, no cell service, no WiFi and they have vault toilets."
  • Crowded During Peak Season: Popular spots can get busy. A reviewer at Lower Scorpion Campground mentioned, "The place itself is very nicely located close to a river access... but unfortunately some of the folks that frequent it aren't very nice."
  • Bring Your Own Firewood: Many campgrounds do not provide firewood. A camper at Cosmic Campground advised, "No camp fires available."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places like Silver City KOA, which offers a range of amenities. A visitor said, "Very friendly staff and owner. I’ve steered clear of KOA before but will check them out after this visit."
  • Plan for Shade: Some campgrounds have limited shade. A reviewer at Gila Hot Springs Campground mentioned, "We were not prepared for how little shade is available so it was quite warm once the storm passed."
  • Pack Activities for Kids: Bring games or outdoor toys to keep kids entertained. One camper at Cattlemen Trail noted, "Great place... The hiking was good."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Road Conditions: Some campgrounds have rough access roads. A visitor at Cattlemen Trail warned, "If coming from the east your GPS might try to take you via White Water Rd - DON’T!"
  • Look for Big Rig Friendly Spots: Campgrounds like Silver City RV Park are accommodating for larger RVs. A reviewer said, "Great location walking distance to everything."
  • Reserve Ahead: Popular campgrounds can fill up quickly, especially on weekends. A camper at Rose Valley RV Ranch mentioned, "I was able to secure a reservation day of!"

Camping near Buckhorn, New Mexico, offers a variety of experiences, from peaceful nights under the stars to family-friendly activities. Make sure to plan ahead and enjoy the beautiful surroundings!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What camping is available near Buckhorn, NM?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Buckhorn, NM offers a wide range of camping options, with 76 campgrounds and RV parks near Buckhorn, NM and 18 free dispersed camping spots.

  • Which is the most popular campground near Buckhorn, NM?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Buckhorn, NM is Cosmic Campground with a 4.8-star rating from 25 reviews.

  • Where can I find free dispersed camping near Buckhorn, NM?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 18 free dispersed camping spots near Buckhorn, NM.

  • What parks are near Buckhorn, NM?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 5 parks near Buckhorn, NM that allow camping, notably Gila National Forest and Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest.