Join the fun near Canjilon. With tons of outdoor activities and scenic camping, this is an excellent vacation spot for all kinds of travelers. There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in, as well as sights to see and explore. Find the best campgrounds near Canjilon, plus reviews and photos from other campers like you.
$10 - $80 / night
"There are nice trails that you can hike or mountain bike. Some are near cliff edges and not for the beginners. The lake is nice for New Mexico and sees a lot of use."
"Good views of lake & surrounding area from site. Vault toilet & drinking water a short walk away. Juniper provided minimal privacy. Site has lantern poll, fire ring, trash can & table."
"Rio Chama RV park in Chama, New Mexico, is at the intersection of the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad and the upper Rio Chama. A nice place to stay May 1 thru mid October."
"It's an easy dirt road drive down the river and you will pass many dispersed site and a couple of defined camping grounds."
$10 / night
"Small campground next to U.S. Highway 84. There are 9 campsites with 3 small pull-throughs. I have seen large RVs in the day use area, not sure if this is tolerated. No services. "
"Hour outside of santa fe."
"Recommend arriving not too late to see if you can get a good spot, we didn’t have shade so had to go find a nice shady bench away from our site for eating lunch / relaxing after our hike."
"All in all we got three meals for our family of 4 and a nights stay while we hiked around trails on the property for less than $100 all in, and the food (upscale summer camp type) was very good."
"Make sure to print a map before you head in, as you’ll loose all forms of cell reception once you leave the main highway into Canjilon. The campsites have trees between, so a bit of privacy."
"4 small mountain lakes around two campgrounds. Lower campground is within walking distance to 2 lakes
We stayed at campground 3 which was on the top of the campground."
"Very nice little campsites, a couple different lakes in the area. Only one outhouse by one of the lakes, the rest dont have any."
$225 / night
"We had no clue that this gem was close to us we went for a quick weekend camp we were right next to the creek with amazing views of the mountains."
"Seems to be a common problem, which is too bad because it is a pretty place and convenient to the large rock climbing area nearby."
"Seems a given, since it’s close to the river!
I found a site right next to the Rio and even though it was muddy, I still appreciated being able to get in to cool down a bit."
"One down side being close to the river is the bugs, literally thousands of them can make it unpleasant. Outside of that the spot on the river is fantastic for viewing pleasure."
"there’s a fire ban, so it makes it hard to stay warm at night, but the stars are amazing. it’s quiet. it’s lovely. there’s canyon walls for miles. it’s really amazing. some of these pics are from the nearby"
"I've stayed here twice now since being in New Mexico. This site is right on the water, overlooks the canyon, and is close to a hike to the right side of the canyon through a dried up riverbed."
"It has three lakes filled with trout. Lots of areas to explore. Plenty of wood to forage for. The campground is at around 9,000 foot level. Beautiful vistas. You will have to have four wheel drive."
GuideOur view is spectacular and the showers are the cleanest I've ever seen. The hotel staff is super friendly and our starlink really works super fast here. It's primitive camping but of course we have everything that we need in our van. So everything that they offer is extra. We booked three nights and we are very happy. We also enjoy the music coming from the brewery next door. This place is noted by glamping experts around the world as a must-see campground and I'd have to agree.
ScoutI checked out 6/1. Very inaccessible, was crowded when I got there. Would be good for backpack camping. But not Rv' or larger trailors. You'll need good 4x4!
ScoutCame on a weekday, only 1 or 2 other campers
not too tough to get to in a 22ft TT
ScoutCamp host was wonderful. Clean bathrooms (flush toilets are a treat while camping). Fresh water nearby and quiet.
ScoutI believe all spots have electricity and water. There is a communal bathroom with individual and stall shower. Good Verizon service and free WIFI out the the car. 20% off a day soak at the hot springs.
ScoutI was on a long road/camping trip and knew I needed to pull over to catch some sleep. This spot was about 20 minutes out of town and was perfect. There were about 4 pullouts off this forest road for camping, only two were occupied on Memorial Day weekend. The spot I chose was the fourth one was nice little clearing not visible from the road. It had several great tent spots, tall trees, lots of shade. There were rock fire circles for when there wasn’t a burn ban. I only heard two cars in the entire 12 hours I was there. The path into the clearing had some deep ruts, but I stayed to the side and my little Corolla did great.
I have metro T-Mobile and had signal depending on where I stood.
RangerI loved my stay here. This location is so prime for visiting all the sights in Taos, and there are many. The campground is compact but still, private. There are several pull-thru sites for big rigs, many back-in sites with water/elec. hookups, and some tent sites in the back of the campground and a few sites at the front by the office that are back-in without any amenities.
There is a dump station, a dishwashing area, bathrooms with very hot showers, a playground, and office. No open fires are allowed only propane or other contained fires. Cell phone service and wifi thru the campground is available tho not fast when everyone jumps on at the same time. During my stay everyone was very quiet. My only complaint was a light that stayed on all night for security.
Restaurants are really close enough to walk to and there is an Ace Hardware store across the street for emergency repairs. Old Town Taos is 3 miles away.
GuideEntire site is full of felled trees that have not been managed and the path way through is not possible.
ScoutAccess is easy. There are 4-5 improved campsites with vault toilets. Lots of UTV traffic when I was there which made it dusty. Most sites were on or very near the river. It’s a long way back there and if it’s full you don’t have many other options. That’s why 3 stars.
Ok for small campers but I wouldn’t take anything too big as the spaces are small and it is very tight to maneuver. Also there is a mix of public and private land along this road so be sure where exactly you are.
Camping near Canjilon, New Mexico, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.
Camping near Canjilon, New Mexico, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. With beautiful landscapes and a variety of activities, it's a great spot to unwind and enjoy nature.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to TheDyrt.com, Canjilon, NM offers a wide range of camping options, with 158 campgrounds and RV parks near Canjilon, NM and 45 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Canjilon, NM is Riana - Abiquiu Lake with a 4.4-star rating from 19 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 45 free dispersed camping spots near Canjilon, NM.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 13 parks near Canjilon, NM that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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