Best Glamping near Caballo, NM

Hot Springs Glamp Camp near Caballo provides premium yurt and vintage trailer glamping accommodations with mineral water hot springs available 24/7. Situated just two blocks from Main Street, this intimate glamping resort includes private and communal soaking tubs filled with fresh mineral water for each use. "Multiple hot springs tubs, private and not private. New water every time you soak. Lovely outdoor living room with bbq and fire pit. Spotless bathrooms. Hosts are so kind," noted one reviewer. The sites feature privacy walls, comfortable lodging with electrical hookups, clean bathrooms with showers, and a shared outdoor space with a fire pit. Glamping options include refurbished vintage trailers and a yurt, all with proximity to local attractions.

Activities around Hot Springs Glamp Camp center on the therapeutic mineral springs experience while offering easy access to the Rio Grande just two blocks away. The campground's cozy, intimate setting creates a relaxed atmosphere perfect for unwinding. One visitor remarked, "It's tucked away and such a cozy and slow place to stay. Highly recommend more than one day so you can enjoy the springs and the town!" Nearby Elephant Butte Lake and Caballo Lake provide additional recreational opportunities for kayaking and boating. The camp's location offers convenient access to Truth or Consequences' Main Street shopping and dining, while maintaining a quiet setting that guests appreciate for evening relaxation. The glamping resort combines natural mineral spring therapy with comfortable accommodations in a walkable location.

Best Glamping Sites Near Caballo, New Mexico (8)

    1. Lower Ridge Road Camping Area — Elephant Butte Lake State Park

    29 Reviews
    Elephant Butte, NM
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 744-5923

    $30 / night

    "Lake has been low for a while, but it's still very pretty. It's hard to give NM State parks a bad review."

    "The desert cove loop has a bathroom with showers. Each site has a cement pad with fire pit and picnic table. Our site has electric and water."

    2. Caballo Lake RV Park

    4 Reviews
    Caballo, NM
    4 miles
    +1 (575) 743-0502

    "My favorite part about caballo lake is floating down from elephant butte to caballo lake in a giant floaty."

    "Close to the water from camping sites....Grills tables and shade area...."

    3. Hot Springs Glamp Camp

    6 Reviews
    Elephant Butte, NM
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 740-6775

    $50 - $75 / night

    "It is only a short walk to Main Street but it is very quiet at night. Highlight: It includes access to incredible mineral water baths built out of kitschy farm troughs!"

    "Lovely outdoor living room with bbq and fire pit. Spotless bathrooms. Hosts are so kind."

    4. Elephant Butte Lake RV Resort

    8 Reviews
    Elephant Butte, NM
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 744-5996

    "Nice level Lake view spot. Easy access to site and dump station. Fire pit and shade over picnic table."

    "Location is convenient to the lake and shopping. Boat rentals are available at the nearby state park. Lake was made from the Rio Grande to furnish water for the area south."

    5. South Monticello Campground — Elephant Butte Lake

    16 Reviews
    Truth or Consequences, NM
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 744-5923

    $30 / night

    "Situated on the edge of a sprawling reservoir along the Rio Grande river, this park is the perfect place to enjoy the vast landscape of the area."

    "Good size spots with good distance between sites. Ramadas at each site provide precious shade. Lots of trash bins nearby. Long flat trail (bike/walk) starts at the campground."

    6. Railroad Canyon Campground

    7 Reviews
    Mimbres, NM
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 388-8201

    "This campground is a “little” more hidden from the road than other nearby campgrounds."

    "This campground is a “little” more hidden from the road than other nearby campgrounds."

    7. Iron Creek Campground

    3 Reviews
    Mimbres, NM
    29 miles
    Website

    "Nice hiking trails throughout. No cell signal. Most spots are fairly flat with slight adjustment."

    8. Springtime Campground

    1 Review
    Winston, NM
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 854-2281

    "The road in may require 4x4 depending on any precip or how one drives. Once there, you're rewarded with Adirondack shelters and shaded sites."

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  • Lora H.
    Jun. 20, 2019

    Lower Ridge Road Camping Area — Elephant Butte Lake State Park

    Love NM state parks

    We stayed here twice. Once in April, Loop C lot 88 and once in May, Lower ridge Lot 2. April was more pleasant due to the cooler weather. Lake has been low for a while, but it's still very pretty. It's hard to give NM State parks a bad review. They have some of the best and they're only $14 for water, electric, pavilion, firepit & wifi. Lot 88 we got better wifi and lot 2 was more secluded. We were there during a fire ban, which I think they have most of the time, but fires were not allowed. You could have a propane portable fire pit, but you have to be within 30 feet of water, which was not a problem with the RV sites. Bathrooms were clean. However the dump station and bathroom near lot 88 was closed. Dump station in Quail Run was open for use but that bathroom was a hike. This SP will always be our go to, when driving through NM.

  • Jillian B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 23, 2022

    Lower Ridge Road Camping Area — Elephant Butte Lake State Park

    Desert cove loop

    Only $18 for the night, able to reserve online same day. There’s tons of sites here. The desert cove loop has a bathroom with showers. Each site has a cement pad with fire pit and picnic table. Our site has electric and water. You have neighbors on each side but there’s a good amount of trees and space to walk around in behind the site.

  • Shari  G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 5, 2024

    South Monticello Campground — Elephant Butte Lake

    Beautiful, Remote, & Inexpensive

    Situated on the edge of a sprawling reservoir along the Rio Grande river, this park is the perfect place to enjoy the vast landscape of the area. The nearby town of Truth or Consequences, NM is small, but has all the services you might need for food, gas, supplies, or soaking in hot springs. 

    The campground is well spaced out, each spot has a picnic table with shade/rain structure (I’ll let you guess which purpose gets more use) and nearly all have electricity and water. That means NO generators! The bath house is clean and offers flush toilets, running sinks and warm showers. All sites are reservation only, but you can do that when you get there as there is plenty of LTE cell service.  We've never seen this place crowded in the winter months.  For what you get at this campground, it’s a bargain at twice the price. 

    The campground is ideal for solar power, as is the New Mexico weather. We also had no problem connecting with Starlink.  Hiking, mountain biking, boating, fishing and all other sorts of desert recreation is available right from the campground.  Definitely worth the visit!

  • Dave G.
    Dec. 12, 2021

    Lower Ridge Road Camping Area — Elephant Butte Lake State Park

    Lower Ridge Road Sites

    When we first arrived, we were surprised by the size of this park. The signage could be improved to help direct first timers, but once here you'll soon learn the layout of the park. We stayed on Lower Ridge Road, site 2. It was a nice sandy spot, with ample room to park our 34' travel trailer. All sites have a picnic table, shelter, and fire pit. Our site also had electric and water. The public restroom was conveniently located nearby. Full signal for Verizon. It's on our list to return! 

    Be sure to visit Truth or Consequences, NM while here.

  • Mark O.
    Apr. 17, 2021

    Railroad Canyon Campground

    Clean Quick Stop

    This is a solid little campground with 3 (maybe 4?) campsites and few amenities. This campground is a “little” more hidden from the road than other nearby campgrounds. Railroad Canyon Campground has many trails to access the wilderness from, and a small creek running behind each of the three campsites.

    The campground does have a toilet, fire pits, picnic tables, and trash service. Please clean up after yourself, and leave no trace.

  • Mike M.
    May. 24, 2019

    Lower Ridge Road Camping Area — Elephant Butte Lake State Park

    Convenient spot when driving sales in New Mexico. Nice campground. The wate

    Convenient spot when driving south in New Mexico. Nice campground. The water level on the lake was pretty low. There is some good hiking nearby and also a bike trail that goes around the lake which is quite long. We were there early in the season so there was a lot of accessibility for campsites.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 1, 2023

    Lower Ridge Road Camping Area — Elephant Butte Lake State Park

    HUGE state park with many camping options

    General: There are many different camping options at this state park from dispersed (especially on the beach) to those with electric/water hookups. We stayed in the Lions Beach campground with the w/e hookups. 

    Site Quality: Lions Beach is laid out much like an RV park with little to no separation between sites. Each site has a fire ring, and covered picnic table in addition to the hookups. The driveway was paved and level. 

    Bath/Shower: Only vault toilets close to the Lions Beach campground. They are ADA accessible complete with a ramp but although clean, there was no hand sanitizer in any of them. The only restrooms with running water, flush toilets, and showers are located about a mile from Lions Beach and IMO, not adequate for the crowds this park attracts, especially on the weekends. The showers looked sketchy, and I decided not to use them. 

    Activities: If you like to fish or have a boat, this is the place for you! There is a marina. Some hiking trails. We enjoyed Riverbed Hot Springs a few miles down the road in Truth or Consequences. We don’t have a boat or fish so although we stayed for two nights, we chose this campground because it was on our route. 

    Because dispersed camping on the beach is allowed, it is very popular, especially on the weekends but be warned the sand is soft and deep – I’m not sure how vehicles without 4-wheel drive can navigate it without getting stuck. We were told there were wall-to-wall RVs on the beach on the weekend before our arrival (third weekend in April) so thankfully we were not there on a weekend! If we were to return, we would select the sites overlooking the lake on Ridge Road with no hookups but generally, not our preferred camping vibe but for others, it might be different.

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 13, 2025

    Hot Springs Glamp Camp

    vintage trailers at new condo prices

    I'm staying in the "blue" or blue bell which is a circa 60's 1-bedroom aluminium rig. No TV - fine. No 12V outlets for charging - I didn't think about that. At $106/night one. might think the crank-out windows would all a have a screen and not flap in the breeze. Heating and cooling is covered once you figure out how to use the mini-split and oil-filled electric heater. They have hot tubs with mineral water, big plus apparently, but that  is not reason enough to not have adequate hot water in the unit. As a seasoned traveler I realize first impressions can be off, but my take on the neighborhood is that I would not go out there alone after dark. This small "park" is self contained behind walls and an automatic gate controlled by pass-code that is only available on site. The wifi is strong and free. Cell coverage looks real strong, too.

  • Alireza
    Oct. 18, 2022

    Hot Springs Glamp Camp

    Wonderful hidden gem! 🌴🛀🌵

    This is a cool & nicely maintained RV/campsite with a few permanent vintage trailers & a yurt. It is only a short walk to Main Street but it is very quiet at night. Highlight: It includes access to incredible mineral water baths built out of kitschy farm troughs!

    The sites are separated by corrugated walls, so there is a nice amount of privacy while still having a cozy, vintage, community feel. The bathrooms are very nicely maintained and clean, and there is an awesome shared space with a fire pit. We planned to come for one night and stayed five! Can’t recommend it enough. Did I mention the mineral baths?!


Guide to Caballo

Hot Springs Glamp Camp provides a therapeutic camping experience close to Caballo, New Mexico. Located in Truth or Consequences, this intimate glamping site sits at approximately 4,300 feet elevation in the high desert region where daytime and nighttime temperatures can vary significantly. The Rio Grande flows nearby, with Elephant Butte Lake and Caballo Lake both within a 20-minute drive, creating diverse water recreation opportunities throughout the season.

What to do

Soak in mineral waters: At Elephant Butte Lake RV Resort, campers can enjoy a relaxing break after exploring the nearby lake. "Very clean, well kept resort. Almost full. We were here in early June and the day temperatures were in the low 100's with very low humidity," reports Mike H.

Explore hiking trails: Iron Creek Campground offers access to numerous trails through the Gila Forest. "Nice hiking trails throughout. No cell signal," notes RoadTripEddie V., making it ideal for those wanting to disconnect while exploring the wilderness.

Kayaking opportunities: Paddle between connected waterways in the region. "My favorite part about caballo lake is floating down from elephant butte to caballo lake in a giant floaty," shares Christy L., highlighting the water connection between the two recreation areas.

What campers like

Affordable rates: South Monticello Campground at Elephant Butte Lake offers exceptional value. "For what you get at this campground, it's a bargain at twice the price," writes Shari G., who appreciates the spacious sites with electric and water hookups.

Peace and quiet: Glamping close to Caballo, New Mexico often means finding secluded spots away from crowds. "A little rocky but beautiful lake. You can either stay on the north side of the damn where the lake is or stay on the south side where the Rio grande runs," notes Brittany N. about Caballo Lake RV Park.

Clean facilities: Campers consistently mention well-maintained grounds. "Clean restrooms, comfy outdoor furniture and terrific vibe! We really enjoyed staying here this past spring and plan to return this winter," shares Andrea K. about her experience at Hot Springs Glamp Camp.

What you should know

Water level variations: Lake levels can fluctuate significantly throughout the year. "Great visit, excellent sites," reports Ken M. about Elephant Butte Lake State Park, though many reviews note that water levels drop considerably in certain seasons.

Weather extremes: Summer temperatures regularly exceed 100°F while nights can be significantly cooler. "We stayed there for three nights. A very short drive to Elephant Butte State Park. Site was pretty level, very quiet and peaceful," explains Robert R.

Limited shade: Railroad Canyon Campground offers some tree coverage, but many area campgrounds have minimal shade. "It has large trees and flat camping spots. It even has a vault toilet," states Beth G., highlighting features that stand out in this desert region.

Tips for camping with families

Look for water activities: Families enjoy the various water recreation options. "Awesome experience first time camping at the Butte," shares Lupe Y., summarizing the family-friendly atmosphere at the lake.

Find campgrounds with facilities: When glamping close to Caballo with children, bathroom access matters. "Clean bathrooms with showers, and a shared outdoor space with a fire pit," is important for many families according to reviews.

Consider off-peak timing: Jonathan M. notes, "The campsites and facilities were excellent. Wildlife: Qual, Dove, Lizards, Rabbits, Deer and more. The lake front was crowded with campers and people," suggesting families might enjoy better experiences during quieter periods.

Tips from RVers

Seasonal considerations: RV campers should plan according to the time of year. "We spent the winter solstice here and woke up at sunrise to see the moon setting in the west and the sun rising in the east. Spectacular!" remarks Shari G. about Elephant Butte Lake State Park.

Hookup availability: Many campgrounds offer essential services. "I used my NM state park pass on this stay and for only $4 a night includes 30Amp and water. I have about 20 channels available, wifi works well and no problems with my Verizon service," Joseph W. explains.

Accessibility considerations: Some roads may require special attention. "The road in may require 4x4 depending on any precip or how one drives," warns Dennis P. about Springtime Campground, providing crucial information for RVers planning to access more remote glamping options near Caballo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular glamping campsite near Caballo, NM?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Caballo, NM is Lower Ridge Road Camping Area — Elephant Butte Lake State Park with a 4.3-star rating from 29 reviews.

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