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"It is located in the foothills so it is not out in the hot windy flatlands or the cool woods. It is close to but not in or near SantaFe."
"Stayed here for a week with the family close to Santa Fe and Pecos national forest. Managers very friendly and can be quite entertaining if you hang around for a bit."
"Just a short drive to the outskirts of Santa Fe in mountain country we found our campground, Rancheros de Santa Fe."
"If you have a big rig or tow a car, you can drive around the loop instead of trying to make the turn to go back out by the front of the office."
$71 - $91 / night
"This campground will be rated as a Basecamp — grounds that offer a comfortable home base that you’re happy to return to after a day of exploring the surrounding area."
"There is art scattered around the property as well as along the walking paths. The sunsets are amazing all within just 5 to 10 minutes from town."
"Wide open space to pick your spot next to a Juniper or two.
Hardly anyone here, just the coyotes howling. Appreciated access to a pit toilet."
"That road leads around most of the camping area and you can avoid the side roads with the steep entrances. "
$25 - $300 / night
"I fell in love with New Mexico's wilderness many years ago with it's sparse dry landscape and sagebrush, and the wide open starry skies at night."
"A bonus is that they are situated far enough away from Santa Fe to have quiet starry nights yet close enough to enjoy all that Santa Fe has to offer."
$20 / night
"Driving into the camp, you have three options: Walk-In Camping, Camping With Parking Access & Limited Access."
"To begin, the lots are far enough away from fellow campers that you're seldom disturbed by noise or movement."
$15 - $150 / night
"This small state park, located just 6 miles outside of downtown Santa Fe, might provide the least expensive lodging options for visiting this wonderful city."
"It has a table, grill and fire pit. 2 Vault toilets nearby. Spaced far enough to enjoy the space. Occasional road noise that died as the night came from mountain traffic."
"Given the area described has piles of trash and little else to recommend it, it seems a shame to be close to gorgeous wilderness and stare at rubbish."
"Close by, easy to find, plenty of space. Little trash left behind by some people. Overall, a great place for the night."
$8 / night
"We got there a bit later and the day and all of the drive in sites were taken up by either campers or fishermen. Ended up getting one of the walk in sites. I’d recommend one of these."
"This campground is just above 8200ft in the forest, more specifically in the Santa Fe National Forest at the edge of the Pecos Wilderness. We stayed at site 3, more or less right next to the creek."
"You can expect dozens upwards of a hundred faces a day hiking up here which can be extremely annoying and the car traffic can drive you nuts."
"But there are 2 streams bordering the campground and trails leading into the mountains.
When I was there, it was 5 to 10 degrees warmer than Hyde Park! (end of May.)"
GuideLong, bumpy one-lane dirt road. 2-5mph the whole way. No shoulder. No way to back up or turn around. Lots of ruts and washouts. Only a couple of turn-arounds way up the mountain. Not good for trailers. Best for high clearance or 4x4. Several walk in campsites if you have a small vehicle. If you make it to the top, there’s a handful of nice campsites that you can drive into. We made it, but it was rough! 56 minutes to drive 3.4 miles.
TravelerFound a great spot here, stayed a week and it’s like we had the whole place to ourselves. If you go left from the entrance, be prepared for a rough ride. I would say tent camping only. Go right and there are plenty of spaces to choose from. Los Alamos is only 15 minutes away.
TravelerThis was such a serene spot to camp for the night. Quiet & peaceful with beautiful views of the mountains, sunset & sunrise. Wild horses roamed around our site after sunset. Pretty epic.
TravelerWe’ve had a great time at the campground. The sunsets are amazing! Full hook ups, clean campground, laundry, dog park, walking trail that goes around campground Sites are a little close but they have a nice concrete patio with table and chairs. Friendly staff! Would definitely come back!
GuideWe had car trouble is Sedona and didn’t arrive until after midnight. Their check in system was so easy, the camp sites are surrounded by trees, flowers and cute signs everywhere, clear separation of tents and RVs. Cabin has power, wi-fi and a fridge! Highly Recommend.
TravelerI found this campground on the Dyrt before visiting Los Alamos, NM. I checked out the website a little bit too, but didn’t see that reservations could be made ahead of time. Everything I read on the Dyrt said it was first come first serve. When we got here, there was a QR code on the electrical box that took me to an online reservation site. I called the parks department and the lady I talked to said they changed it about 6 months ago and it was no longer first come first served. Luckily she was able to tell me which two sites were available for the time I wanted to stay, and I was able to get it reserved online after that. There were several sites that were empty, and stayed that way overnight into the next day, even though they were “unavailable” online. Someone else kept changing their spot to try and have more room, so I’m guessing a lot of people still assume it’s first come. If you don’t want to risk it, make a reservation ahead of time.
The park (parking lot) is very basic with electrical hookups at each site. There is a dump station and a water station to fill tanks as well. The spaces are pretty narrow, so an awning can’t be fully extended. All spaces are pull-through and have plenty of room for long rigs and vehicles. Some spaces are decently level, but others need leveling blocks.
There’s a dog run area with artificial turf and a water pump and bowl. It was clean and well kept.
There is a shuttle area with bathrooms nearby, but the bathrooms were locked and there was no shuttle service when we were here.
Overall, this was a good short-term RV park for our quick visit. It had everything we needed.
TravelerI loved it because it was next to a little river and the sites are so spaced out!
ScoutPlenty of space for the truck and several tents. Nice fire pit. Overview of the canyon. Trailers probably can’t get here. Four-wheel-drive recommended.
Traveler2 wheel drive accessible, fresh water source, fire pit ring, room for 3 vehicles near camp, very peaceful, and zero noise and no light pollution.
Camping near Glorieta, New Mexico, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and unique experiences. Whether you're looking for a quiet spot to unwind or a place to explore, there are several campgrounds to consider.
Camping near Glorieta, New Mexico, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Just be prepared and enjoy the great outdoors!
Frequently Asked Questions
According to TheDyrt.com, Glorieta, NM offers a wide range of camping options, with 114 campgrounds and RV parks near Glorieta, NM and 25 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Glorieta, NM is Santa Fe KOA with a 4-star rating from 28 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 25 free dispersed camping spots near Glorieta, NM.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 9 parks near Glorieta, NM that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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