Best Glamping near Capulin, NM

Capulin RV Park and NRA Whittington Center Campground provide glamping accommodations near Capulin, New Mexico, with both locations offering cabin options alongside their traditional camping sites. These glamping facilities are situated in an area known for volcanic landscapes and expansive prairie views. Capulin RV Park is conveniently located across from Capulin Volcano National Monument, making it ideal for visitors exploring this natural landmark. The NRA Whittington Center Campground features spacious sites with natural grass and trees providing shade and privacy. Both locations offer full hookups, clean restroom facilities, and shower access for glamping guests. "The campground was clean, older but well maintained. It is very much residential though," noted one visitor about the camping options in the area.

Visitors staying at these glamping accommodations can explore Capulin Volcano National Monument, where hiking trails lead to panoramic views from an extinct cinder cone volcano. The Sierra Grande Restaurant in nearby Des Moines serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner year-round for glamping guests seeking dining options outside their accommodations. South Shore Campground at Trinidad Lake State Park, located approximately 45 minutes away, provides additional glamping options with lake views and access to water activities. Winter travelers should note that some water services may be limited seasonally. According to one camper, "Rustic, freedom, camping up on a bluff is always an experience." Wildlife viewing opportunities abound throughout the region, with multiple visitors mentioning animal sightings during their stays.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Capulin, New Mexico (4)

1. Capulin RV Park
7 Reviews
Capulin, NM
0 miles
Website
+1 (575) 278-2921
"Bathrooms are clean. The water is off for the winter season but they do have water to fill your tanks if you wish. It was $50 for our site for the night."

"Finally, I must stay unequivocally this campground has the nicest bathrooms I've seen in a very long time. Very clean very modern and very well maintained!"
2. NRA Whittington Center Campground
4 Reviews
Raton, NM
27 miles
Website
+1 (575) 445-3615
"Plenty of wildlife to see around the area and a very quiet place to set up camp."

"There are lots of trees around and natural grass growing. There aren’t any shooting competitions going on at the time, so we don’t hear much shooting."

3. Raton KOA
5 Reviews
Raton, NM
27 miles
Website
+1 (575) 445-3488
4. South Shore Campground — Trinidad Lake State Park
22 Reviews
Trinidad, CO
41 miles
Website
+1 (719) 846-6951
$28 - $250 / night
"No running water. There’s a port o potty near by aswell as clear parking spots for camp sites. Each campsite has a fire pit and a metal cover over a picnic bench."

". $28 + 10 for CO state 1 day pass ($80/yr), but trash, vault toilets, covered picnic tables, fire pits and BBQ grills, included 24 hr showers, laundry, garbage, full and self contained, ALL with lake"

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Glamping Reviews near Capulin, NM

38 Reviews of 4 Capulin Campgrounds

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David B.
Ranger
Jul. 14, 2023
Capulin RV Park
Nice park, small, but convenient to Capulin Volcano
Capulin RV Park is a pretty nice private RV park across the highway from the Capulin Volcano National Monument entrance road. We stayed one night. Some of the sites are shady. The park streets and sites are crushed limestone. The park was clean and quiet. The sites are very close together; fortunately, it was not full and we had room. Restrooms and showers were clean (did not use shower). Amenities include: common fire ring with seating and view of volcano, swing with view of volcano.

Stayed in pull-thru campsite #25 which had evening shade and level. It was a crushed limestone site. There was barely enough parking for my 34 ft TT. Neighbors are VERY close. Utilities: 20/30/50A electric in middle of site. Water in middle of site, good pressure. Sewer in middle of site with 4-in screw-on fitting.

AT&T had two bars of LTE service. AT&T Speedtest: 36.6 Mbps down, 7.5 Mbps up. Free WiFi is available, but did not use it.

The town of Capulin, NM is very small. The closest restaurant is The Sierra Grande Restaurant in Des Moines, NM, which is open year round for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other restaurants and fast food are available in Raton and Clayton.

Would stay here again.
Josephine A.
Traveler
Aug. 3, 2018
South Shore Campground — Trinidad Lake State Park
Beautiful area! Gorgeous views of the lake and amazing sunsets!
All dirt roads. No running water. There’s a port o potty near by aswell as clear parking spots for camp sites. Each campsite has a fire pit and a metal cover over a picnic bench.
Steve M.
Legend
Jun. 10, 2025
South Shore Campground — Trinidad Lake State Park
Has everything!
Here on Monday, June 9th to avoid bad weather in NM. $28 + 10 for CO state 1 day pass ($80/yr), but trash, vault toilets, covered picnic tables, fire pits and BBQ grills, included 24 hr showers, laundry, garbage, full and self contained, ALL with lake views! Very quiet and serene, boating, kayaking, hiking, wildlife...awesome campground!
Lee D.
Legend
Aug. 17, 2022
South Shore Campground — Trinidad Lake State Park
Hot and windy!
It was hot and I was probably a little cranky when we arrived here but state parks, in general, are charging more and more and for $38 (including the required $10 Colorado State Parks day use fee), I believe we did not get much value for our money at this campground. Access to the campground is down a long, bumpy washboard dirt road.

The South Shore Campground has ten non-electric sites within supposed walking distance of the lake, although we did not go to the lake. Sites 101-104 and 107-109 are wide gravel driveways and 105, 106, and 110 are pull-throughs. Although sites are decent in size, there is no physical separation between them.

There were only vault toilets (which were clean) and no showers (I had really been hoping for a shower!).

Each site has a bbq grill, fire pit, and covered picnic table. However, it was so windy when we were there and because of the direction the wind was blowing, the cover was useless, we had to use our van as a wind block to cook dinner, and eat inside the van.

One of the rules was only 3.4% alcohol allowed. Fishing appeared to be popular here and there is a path along the dam, but it is a far distance from the campground.

State parks used to be our go-to option, but we are finding we are using them less and less often as the prices continue to increase.
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Ilene R.
Traveler
Aug. 11, 2022
South Shore Campground — Trinidad Lake State Park
Beautiful campsite
They have 10 tent spots. Great view of the water. Some sites have trees. All have picnic tables and fire pits. Has toilet and bear proof trash containers. Lots of sunflowers. A few different places to hike or enjoy a walk with sweetie. Dogs welcome on a leash.
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Mark M.
Legend
Sep. 17, 2025
Capulin RV Park
Safe, quiet spot, friendly owner, very close Capulin Volcano Nat'l Monument
Older RV park. Staff was very nice, very friendly, and let us know we could choose any spot. Bathroom very clean, appear to have been re-done, good hot water (temp was perfect on full-on hot: hot but not scalding). Weather was so nice we did not need hookups (electric and water available). Visited Capulin Volcano (very cool). The volcano has several big but portable telescopes. During day we were invited to look at the sun through one. Would stay here again. Some beautiful cloud formations/storms with lightning in distance.
Jason F.
Legend
May. 22, 2021
Raton KOA
A friendly place to stop and recharge
The Raton KOA is conveniently located off I-25 in Raton, NM. The campground offers of a mixture of back-in and pull through sites that are a mix of mostly live gravel and dirt. Most sites have 20/30 amp service, water, and septic hookups, although less expensive sites with fewer amenities are also available.

The campground offers a fenced in dog park where the pups can run off leash. There is also a nice grassy walking path around the perimeter of the property with trash cans and dog waste stations positioned every 100 yards.

The campground owner, Grant, is great to work with. He helped us get setup with the park WiFi and was super responsive to any questions we had. Don’t forget to ask him for the WiFi access code when you check in!
Charyle C.
Guide
Jun. 9, 2018
South Shore Campground — Trinidad Lake State Park
Small and busy campground.
The amenities listed above can be misleading. There are 62 sites in Carpios Ridge and 7, yes..7 are full hook-ups!! I don't recall how clear that is on their reservation site. But, I thought I had reserved full hookup site until I got here and discovered not so much. Most sites are electric hookup only. And, this is the first State Park I have been to with coin operated showers. Cost 1.75 for 7 minutes. Also, take note, while there is fishing and boating. There is no swimming (Again, I should have looked closer and paid more attention). Of note to some, you may want to be aware they only allow 3.2 beer. And, at this writing their is a burn ban in effect. No wood or charcoal fires and no smoking outside your vehicle. Also, no 420 "public consumption"...whatever that might be.😊 However, the views from the overlook are wonderful. I would not recommend this gc if you are looking for seclusion and quietness. Camp setup is what I call "condo camping" neighbors are pretty much right next to each other.
Kerri G.
Traveler
Jul. 26, 2019
South Shore Campground — Trinidad Lake State Park
Such a beauty!
We were lucky to book the last paige last minute, and what a view! Sites have picnic tables and fire pits. Trinidad is a charming town. Just perfect!