Best RV Parks & Resorts near Carson, NM

Several RV parks serve the Carson area with varied facility levels and capacity options. Taos Valley RV Park offers water, sewer, and electric hookups on both gravel and concrete pads suitable for larger rigs, including pull-through sites. Monte Bello RV Park in El Prado accommodates big rigs with 50-amp service and full hookups year-round. Questa Lodge & RV Resort provides more intimate RV spaces with full hookups but may be tight for larger motorhomes. Angel Fire RV Resort features spacious concrete pads with 50-amp service and sewer connections, designed specifically for larger recreational vehicles. "Very nice RV resort! Full hookup, concrete level pads, huge pull thru sites, great for large rigs. A lot of amenities: playground, tennis courts, hot tub, pool, clubhouse."

Most RV parks in this mountainous region require navigation on winding roads with elevation changes. Angel Fire RV Resort and Taos Valley RV Park maintain dump stations on-site, while others offer full sewer hookups at individual sites. Cell service varies significantly throughout the region, with stronger connections in Taos and weaker signals in more remote locations. Winter camping requires preparation as temperatures frequently drop below freezing. Based on reviews from The Dyrt, electric usage may incur additional fees at some parks beyond the base camping rate. Pet policies generally allow dogs but with restrictions, and propane service is limited at most locations. Advance reservations are strongly recommended during summer months and ski season when parks reach capacity.

Best RV Sites Near Carson, New Mexico (123)

    1. Taos Valley RV Park & Campground

    28 Reviews
    Ranchos de Taos, NM
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 758-4469

    "This location is so prime for visiting all the sights in Taos, and there are many.  The campground is compact but still, private."

    "Much more vegetation than you would expect from a campground close to town. The staff are friendly. The facilities were clean. The park is older but in an charming New Mexico way."

    2. LUXX - Taos RV Park

    7 Reviews
    Ranchos de Taos, NM
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 201-3339

    $40 - $60 / night

    "Dog friendly, with a small dog park to boot. Easy in and out, hooks ups and wifi. Manager on site and very attentive. We stayed April 1 for one night, was quiet, friendly and comfortable."

    "Congrats for getting the most important things done first: full hook up sites, clean, new bathrooms with roomy showers."

    3. Taos Monte Bello RV Park

    7 Reviews
    Arroyo Seco, NM
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 751-0774

    $30 - $50 / night

    "The spaces are wide and angled enough to allow for great views! There are no trees, so you will be using your AC and awning when it’s hot out. Sites were quite level and hookups are easy access."

    "Ratings for this category are based on: Value to cost: 4 Overall grounds: 5 Utility of sites (hookups, layout, accessibility): 5 Local Attraction Proximity: 5 Reservation Process/Ease of Getting a Site"

    4. Sierra Village Lodge & RV Park

    7 Reviews
    Taos, NM
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 758-3660

    "We came up from Albuquerque to do some hiking in some mountains(cooler). We had great rain both evenings and sat under the awning and just relaxed after a long day on the trails."

    "Spaces are really close to each other.

    However, the bathrooms/showers (Qty 3) were always very clean. The camp host/owner and employees were very friendly and accommodating."

    5. Questa Lodge & RV Resort

    2 Reviews
    Questa, NM
    24 miles
    +1 (575) 586-9913

    "Nice park nestled at the foot of the mountains and on the banks of the Red River. Nicely landscaped with two ponds and a river walk."

    "Stayed in spot R1 which is pretty small/crowded in, but near river and trees. Lovely duck and geese ponds and river walk, also dog park."

    6. Angel Nest RV Retreat

    4 Reviews
    Eagle Nest, NM
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 377-0533

    $25 - $65 / night

    "Very large rv park with full hookups, showers, laundry, and community building. Was not busy when we were here, so we did not have anyone next to us, but the sites are very close to each other."

    "I had been boondocking up in the mountains in the rain all week and needed FHU to recharge.

    Can't remember the price I paid, but it was very reasonable. "

    7. Road Runner RV Resort

    8 Reviews
    Red River, NM
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 754-2286

    "Tucked in a canyon with a stream running through it, we secured a spot on the water. Large pine trees, tiered spots, walking distance to the cute town of Red River."

    "Stayed here for a weekend, this place is tucked away and quiet. Spots are well spaced and grass all around. The river runs through the park."

    8. Monte Verde RV Park

    1 Review
    Angel Fire, NM
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 377-3404

    $45 - $60 / night

    "Pull thru and back in spaces. Water at site. Bathroom/Shower house small but very clean. Self check-in (covid) was simple."

    9. Golden Eagle RV Park

    1 Review
    Eagle Nest, NM
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 377-6188

    $42 - $150 / night

    "A lot of full time residents and everyone was so lovely and helpful. Eagle Nest Lake is literally across the road and a wonderful trail to walk or bike."

    10. Cottonwood RV Park

    1 Review
    Española, NM
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (505) 901-1231

    $40 / night

    "Little RV Camp in town that has 16 full hookup back-in sites, most are already filled with long-term guests but there are a couple open for day of guests (at least when we were there)."

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RV Park Reviews near Carson, NM

602 Reviews of 123 Carson Campgrounds


  • A
    Jan. 9, 2021

    Angel Fire RV Resort

    Spacious, clean, luxurious!

    Very nice RV resort! Full hookup, concrete level pads, huge pull thru sites, great for large rigs. A lot of amenities: playground, tennis courts, hot tub, pool, clubhouse. Very polite and attentive personnel! Only a few miles (10min driving) from the ski slopes. If winter camping - heated water hose is highly recommended! During especially chilly nights be prepared to fill up your fresh water tank and turn off and disconnect the hose from the external water supply! If it is frozen overnight, you will be subject to $150 fee.

  • Bill R.
    Mar. 7, 2023

    Juniper Family Campground — Bandelier National Monument

    A nice quiet campground in Bandelier National Monument.

    Enjoyed our stay in the campground in April of 2022. The campground has 52 sites in 3 loops-Abert's Squirrel and Black Bear are the first two and they're scattered about amongst Juniper and Pinyon Pines. The Coyote loop, where we stayed, is the last loop you'll encounter and it is forested by tall Ponderosa Pines. 

    While it has some sites that can accommodate them, it is generally not a campground for big rigs. The campground is a relatively short and steep drive from Frijoles Canyon where the Visitor Center and several trailheads are located. The Alcove House and the Upper Falls were some of our favorites.

    The campground features potable water, flush toilets, cell service, a seasonal amphitheater, dump station, food lockers and is open year round.

  • Meandering Life
    Jun. 19, 2019

    Juniper Family Campground — Bandelier National Monument

    Quiet, National Park Campground

    We stayed here for a week and a half in the middle of June 2019. We are a 30 ft travel trailer with a Ram 2500. I’d say between all three loops, there were probably 8-10 sites where we would fit. Some of those spots were taken when we arrived on a Sunday afternoon, but we were able to snag spot#9 on the Abert’s Squirrel loop. It was one of the few pull through sites. Not the easiest site to navigate or level, but we made it work and had plenty of room to park the truck in front. The campground was a little tight for us so I’d think anything much bigger(40’ is probably pushing it) than us will have some trouble getting around. Some of sites were questionable as far as level as well. No hook-ups at any of the spots but there is a dump station near the entrance with potable water. There are also potable water spigots throughout the campground. Conveniently, there was a spigot right by us. Very easy to fill jugs. There are shower houses and toilets, but never went to see how nice they were. The campground was about half full most of the time we were there. Very quiet and everyone respected quiet hours. You pay for sites at a self-pay station with credit card only. We tried to book for 11 nights and it wouldn’t take it, so apparently the self-pay is only good for a charge less than$100. If you want to extend your stay, you can either wait until noon(some things said 11:00 so not sure which is correct) and pay at the kiosk(it must be completed after check-out) or you can write a note that you are extending and pay later. Sites are$12/night unless you have a national park senior or access pass then they are$6/night. It is$25 to enter the park(7-day pass), but we have the annual park pass. There is a camp host on Abert’s Squirrel loop, but we didn’t interact with them so can’t say how friendly they were. Our spot#9 was perfect for solar, no obstructions at all. Most of the other sites we saw at least had some potential for shade. The Coyote Loop seemed to have the most potential for shade; although, the other loops had shady spots as well. Even if you stay at the campground, Bandelier is only accessible by shuttle from 9am-3pm. However, there is a hiking trail that will take you from the campground to the ruins. We did that then hiked the trails down there. You can also hike back up to the campground, but we opted to take the shuttle instead. The last shuttle leaves the visitor center at 5pm. There are other things to do in the area as well. The towns, White Rock and Los Alamos, are nearby and both have services should you need them. The road up to the campground(Hwy 4) is bumpy! First paved road we have ever been on that was washboard. Nothing major, just annoying. The portion of the road to Los Alamos and Jemez Springs was nice. We figure the road damage is due to the shuttles. Weather is a bit unpredictable; rain clouds move in fast, but they move out fast too. We had several TV channels so were able to stay up to date with the weather. AT&T signal was not good with only 1 bar LTE without the booster and not much better with it. It was enough to WIFI call and do some light searching, but uploading photos was too slow. Verizon was good with about 2-3 4G LTE without the booster, and 4 bars with it. I was able to work remotely with the Verizon hotspot. Overall, it was a great place to stay and we would stay again.

  • Jean C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 1, 2020

    Roadrunner RV Park

    Gravel parking lot, great location

    If you have a big rig and need a place to stay while exploring Santa Fe and the many national monuments in the area, this is a great location! It's not much more than a gravel parking lot, but it can accommodate your large RV and extra vehicle. Try to get a spot as far from the highway as possible.

    Owned by the pueblo, it provides large pull-through sites with 20/30/50A hookups, sewer and water, plus free wifi. There are shops and restaurants across the way. 

    Bandelier, Kasha-Katuwe, Pecos National Monuments are all nearby as is downtown Santa Fe.

  • Mev W.
    May. 27, 2023

    Questa Lodge & RV Resort

    RV park with a campground feel

    Nice park nestled at the foot of the mountains and on the banks of the Red River. Nicely landscaped with two ponds and a river walk. Location is great for visiting Rio Grande del Norte NM and the Wild Rivers Recreation Area. Just north of Taos too. Nicely shaded, level sites with full hookups. Nice picnic table and grill. Might be a little tight for big rigs, but my little Casita was quite happy. Very friendly folks in the office. Clean laundry and restroom. My site backed up to the river and the sound of the rushing water was the perfect lullaby.

  • Judy B.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 24, 2025

    Taos Valley RV Park & Campground

    Very convenient location to all the sites in town

    I 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.

  • A
    Apr. 13, 2021

    Taos Valley RV Park & Campground

    Nice campground, but they don't include electricity in rate

    This is one of only a few RV parks in the immediate area of the city of Taos. This campground had positive reviews, and the photos looked nice, so we chose it. As other people indicated, the park is clean, and reasonably spacious for a private campground. There were buddy sites so your traveling partners could have coaches facing one another, which is also nice. 

    There was ample room to park both our fifth wheel and our truck. The sites we had were concrete and level(we were traveling with others, and their site at a different area of the park was dirt/rock and much less level). There was good Verizon and AT&T cell service in the park as well. 

    I don’t use park WiFi, the laundry rooms, or the bathrooms so I cannot comment on that(although people we were traveling with said they were nice). My issue with this park is the way they charge. 

    Their website indicates a certain charge for 30 amp sites, 50 amp sites, pull-thrus and back-ins. Also, some had sewer, and some did not. Not until we got there did we discover that although we had paid for a premium spot with 50 amp power and sewer, that the cost of the electricity itself was NOT included in the price. This was not prominently indicated on their website. Their policy/procedure was to take a meter reading each day, and that cost was added to the camper’s bill at the end of their stay. I understand that many campgrounds do this for monthly campers, and even weekly. I have NEVER seen this at a campground on a daily rate. I have been all over the country, staying at private campgrounds from coast to coast, and this was the only one that I have ever seen that charged for electricity on a daily rental. I brought this to their attention, and their attitude was, “that’s the way we do it” and was terse about it. The actual dollar amount was not great, about$2/night...but that was based upon our usage. 

    We had people traveling with us that used their air conditioner(we did not) and it was about$5/night. They have every right to do this, but it goes against the industry standard that I have seen everywhere else. So, I am only giving this campground 2 stars because of that. If it weren’t for that, I would give it 4 stars. Take this information and use it how you choose. 

    We stayed in a 35’ fifth wheel.

  • Shari  G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 3, 2024

    Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa

    Unbelievable Hot Springs w/ Camping Next Door

    This is another great spot in the New Mexican high country, especially if you’re a fan of hot springs AND vintage campers. In addition to full-hook up camping/ RV spots, the resort offers vintage campers for rent. It is a great and quiet place to rest, recuperate,

    and just enjoy yourself. 

    We stayed in the camping loop, and even with electricity and wifi available, had plenty of sunshine for solar power as well as good access for our Starlink. Cell service was pretty skimpy though. 

    The bathhouse at the camping area was well heated with wonderfully hot showers, flush toilets, and plenty of space. Water and a dump station was available in the camping area for an extra fee.

    Access to the hot springs spa was NOT included in the price for camping, and not inexpensive, but the variety of pools and the beauty of the place was worth it. They offer steam rooms, a multitude of pools of varying temperature and mineral content, in addition to a mud bath, lap swimming pool and full locker/ changing room.  They also offer full spa services, massages, etc.  It was very busy on the weekend with day-use customers, but going early or mid week was a far less crowded time. 

    The onsite restaurant/pub is a class act and delicious.  Nearby there are a few hiking trails right from the property, and with the national forest nearby there’s lots of outdoor adventures available. 

    The nearest grocery/ convenience store is just down the road, but the selection is pretty limited. The closest town with full services is in Espanola about 30 minutes away.

  • PJ M.
    Jul. 5, 2023

    Overlook Campground

    Good Option North of Santa Fe

    Dirt road leading up to campground was totally drivable but heavily washboarded at the beginning, so be advised if you're towing.  Plenty of room for my 25ft travel trailer and larger rigs should be okay as well.

    No water, power, or dump station, but there are individual garbage containers at each site.  As others have said, you can get water at the North Lake campground, but there's a pass you'll need to buy to get in.  I think it was $20 bucks for a year, and gets you access to a few other recreation areas further north.

    Seems like a lot of people come to the campground for day use just to hang and look out at the lake.  If you're staying long term, I'd avoid the overlook sites as there will be noise and traffic right there.  

    I stayed at one of the sites around the back which looks out at the mountains - not a bad view.

    $9 per day when I was there.


Guide to Carson

Carson sits at the gateway to the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, with nearby camping areas ranging from 6,900 to 8,500 feet in elevation. The region experiences distinct seasons with snow possible at higher elevations from October through April. Most campgrounds near Carson remain open year-round, though services may be limited during winter months.

What to do

Mountain biking trails: Red River area offers accessible terrain for riders of all skill levels. At Road Runner RV Resort, campers note "A lot of people have ATVs here so there must be trails nearby" and the park features "lots of trails, fishing, and side-by-side action."

Fishing access: Eagle Nest Lake provides trout fishing opportunities minutes from local campgrounds. "Eagle Nest Lake is literally across the road and a wonderful trail to walk or bike," reports a camper at Golden Eagle RV Park. Water levels vary seasonally, with spring typically offering the best conditions.

Cultural exploration: The Taos Plaza, approximately 15 minutes from Monte Bello RV Park, offers shopping, dining, and historical sites. "The Taos plaza is about 15 minutes away and there is plenty to do," notes one reviewer who found the area rich with exploration options.

What campers like

River proximity: Several campgrounds feature sites along waterways, providing both scenic views and ambient sound. At Questa Lodge & RV Resort, one camper appreciated that "My site backed up to the river and the sound of the rushing water was the perfect lullaby."

Mountain views: The surrounding Sangre de Cristo range creates dramatic backdrops at many campgrounds. "Views were shockingly good. Because of the weather I felt like I was in the Scottish highlands or something, not New Mexico," notes a visitor at Angel Nest RV Retreat.

Spacious sites: Several rv campgrounds near Carson, New Mexico offer generous spacing between sites. At Taos Monte Bello RV Park, campers appreciate that "The spaces are wide and angled enough to allow for great views!" and "sites were quite level and hookups are easy access."

What you should know

Variable amenities: Facilities differ significantly between campgrounds in the Carson area. At Taos Valley RV Park & Campground, one camper noted "The landscape is really cool, fits the New Mexico motif. A little noisy in the morning with the barking dogs in the surrounding neighborhood."

Water pressure concerns: Some rv parks around Carson report low water pressure. At Sierra Village Lodge & RV Park, campers mentioned "The park water pressure was very low" and another noted it as "an older unit with low water pressure."

Electrical billing practices: Some campgrounds charge separately for electricity. One camper at Taos Valley RV Park mentioned "Not until we got there did we discover that although we had paid for a premium spot with 50 amp power and sewer, that the cost of the electricity itself was NOT included in the price."

Tips for camping with families

Look for river access sites: Waterfront camping spots provide built-in entertainment for children. A camper at LUXX - Taos RV Park appreciated that the "design is clever. The campsites are divided by flower boxes that also contain water and sewer connections."

Frequently Asked Questions

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular RV campground near Carson, NM is Taos Valley RV Park & Campground with a 4.5-star rating from 28 reviews.

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