Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Buckhorn, NM

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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Buckhorn, NM (44)

    Camper-submitted photo from Cosmic Campground
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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
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    • Tents
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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.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    $7 / night

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    3. 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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    4. 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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    5. 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.

    • Pets
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    • Tents
    • Group
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
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    6. Rose Valley RV Ranch

    6 Reviews
    4 Photos
    22 Saves
    Silver City, New Mexico
    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
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    7. 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.

    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents
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    10. Cherry Creek Campground

    3 Reviews
    8 Photos
    36 Saves
    Arenas Valley, New Mexico

    This is a great place for a picnic or overnight camping. Cherry Creek is by one of the most scenic parts of the Trail of the Mountain Spirits Scenic ByWay. The campground is located along NM Highway 15 and is surrounded by dense mixed conifer. It is a cool place in the summer for people to enjoy a day's outing or for those wishing to camp overnight. If there has been a little snow during the winter, you will find a trickle of water in the small stream that runs through the campground. In the autumn hillsides turn into a beautiful mosaic of golden aspens, rusty oaks, and bright red sumac.

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    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
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Recent Dog-Friendly Reviews in Buckhorn

144 Reviews of 44 Buckhorn Campgrounds


  • UThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Manzanos RV Park
    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.

  • Roger W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cottonwood
    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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Jacob  W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cherry Creek Campground
    Jul. 23, 2023

    Cherry Creek Campground

    Has lots of potential but . . .

    We tent camped at Cherry Creek campground in late July 2023. We arrived about 4pm on a Saturday and there were like 2 sites available. First come, first serve, no fee, but a ranger told me that could change soon. Lots of nice tall pines. The creek was dry. Very scenic valley. There’s a short, informal trail at the north end of the campground past the bathroom. The trail goes about 0.25 miles out; so 0.5 mile round trip. A nice evening or morning stroll or both. But…there was a big group next to us that partied loud and late—with a generator that lit up their site, and ours. Oh well! At least they were enjoying the outdoors like we were, I think.

  • Greg T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Sapillo Dispersed Camping Area
    Jul. 7, 2023

    Sapillo Dispersed Camping Area

    Tucked away in the woods

    Beautiful dispersed camp site both pull through and back in. We camped there in and only saw one other camper. Keep in mind zero cell service.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Gila Hot Springs Campground
    Jun. 18, 2023

    Gila Hot Springs Campground

    Alcoholic creepy owners

    The campground itself is nice enough, but the owners are downright rude and creepy.  The owner, Allen, often drinks and then peruses the campground to leer at women in the pools and make innapropriate and offensive conversation.   On one occasion, myself and my girlfriends were soaking, and he wouldn't leave us alone, so we just left.  Not a very relaxing way to spend a vacation!

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Ridge Park RV
    Apr. 24, 2023

    Ridge Park RV

    Nice folks a beautiful view

    It’s inexpensive, some sites have shade. It’s typical high desert camping.

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Silver City KOA
    Apr. 23, 2023

    Silver City KOA

    Great place

    The staff are top notch! Young energetic and as helpful as can be. Friendly service, the facilities are very clean.

  • Josh M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Rose Valley RV Ranch
    Apr. 20, 2023

    Rose Valley RV Ranch

    Cute quiet Rv park a few miles outside of the nationa Forrest

    Owner is great and park is well kept with a good amount of space between sites. Laundry room only has small washers and 3 out of 4 were broken when we got here.



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