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$10 - $20 / night
"No showers that I am aware of but vaulted toilets are located near tent pads. There are many trails to explore which extend all the way into New Mexico."
"Gorgeous views and there was hardly anyone else around - it was great. Stayed at Campsite 25 in my Subaru Outback with my dog. No problems. Composite toilet within walking distance."
"Southeast New Mexico has mountains believe it or not. The camp is nestled up against one. It’s Memorial Day weekend and not too crowded. Highly recommend for the price (basically free)."
"I've been on a nationwide roadtrip for a few months that now and I have tent camped alone in many sites from Florida to Arkansas to, now, New Mexico."
"Pitched my tent next to car and slept thru the night with no noise. Light wind this night. Some movement from others by 7am."
"Clean, safe, beautiful views of the Organ mts and Las Cruses, great trails close by.
Limited spots and could be more difficult for rvs. Great for vans."
$19 - $25 / night
"There is some road noise from the highway.. Great view of foothills and close to Ft Bliss and downtown El Paso. Great cell and Hotspot reception."
"It is very crowded however and with a location near a highway it is nothing to write home about. Small park, 3 fenced in dog areas, and a laundry facility."
"Has wild mountain goats roaming right next to your tent and has off path trails that lead to incredible views"
"Located 45 minutes outside of El Paso, many climbing-bum, dirt-bag, vans have parked here to send a few of its more notable bouldering “problems” and climbing routes."
"We stopped at this KOA for one night while passing through New Mexico. We had a great view of the valley below and our site had everything we needed--full hookups."
"We only stayed one night but this was a convenient location or far off the highway. Bathroom was clean and staff was nice. Large clean dog park. Nice views of the city."
"The surrounding area is beautiful wine and pecan orchards. Loved this place!"
"The atmosphere is fun with the winery nearby that plays live music on weekends."
"So the road in is at the 151 Mesquite Exit off IH 10. First 2 miles were blacktop, then 2 miles of 2.5 vehicle wide gravel road then 2 miles of single vehicle gravel road."
"Lots of side by sides rip ridin around"
$40 - $180 / night
"El Paso gets very good ratings on being a safe border town. Great stop if you are traveling through, lots to explore nearby."
"The sites are level dirt, asphalt drives and FHU sites. The price point is excellent (<$50/night for FHU pull-thru). The campground does offer weekly and monthly rates."
GuideThere are 55 total campsites here. First come, first serve. Smaller RVs only as a winding road takes you here and the spots are small. Sites are close together but there is good privacy between spots. The views are amazing! Good cell signal.
GuideWhat a nice place to stay. I like it so much I stayed fpr 8 days. Very close to White Sands NP and to the city. The Ranger went by every day I like that. The whole place have site by the road, clean and organice. Busy road with the Sierra Vista trail but it was private enough. Super crazy windy in the afternoons.
TravelerQuiet, pull through camp sites. There are even more dispersed spots if you go past the initial entrance. It's beautiful and clean which let's me know people take care to pack in and pack out. Which I greatly appreciated.
TravelerThis was a very enjoyable camping location, stayed here for a couple days, myself and my girlfriend enjoyed the hiking trail, the mountains and scenery that nature offers. Each camp space has a fire pit with a nice picnic table, you could easily park a 20+ft RV on the parking space.
GuideWe stayed only 1 night, happy to be past El Paso on our trek west. Clean level sites. Clean secure bathrooms and showers. We had a pull through on the end so it was a terrifically easy in and out.
GuideHi! Marking 3 only bc we didn't camp at any of the trailheads. But, I have a lesson learned to share!! After driving through the 3 trailheads in the area--they were kind of crowded & we kept looking. Several little pull-offs showed prior stone fire rings, so we pulled into one of those. On our last day, a very kind BLM officer pulled in to let us know that, just bc our app shows BLM land, it doesn't mean we can park anywhere. We were unknowingly in an arroyo, for water flow, and the acceptable camping areas are the trailheads. Hoping this lesson will help others! Beautiful area and appreciated the officer not requiring us to pack up & move right away!
GuideI checked it out… no. Looked like some “party guys” were there. Right off the paved road. Didn’t look like they were there for the night. Three cars. Just for a party. Further in, there were three other (separated) vehicles - just by the look of the junk outside, I wouldn’t want to spend the night there.
GuideDefinitely would NOT recommend CARS going past the 3rd or 4th parking space! But - for higher clearance vehicles: OK. Just drive carefully. I saw a few rocks that I would NOT want to hit at 15mph+. I tried another dispersed camping area, a couple of miles closer to Las Cruces… but it looked like there was a few cars there for a “party”. Ummm… no thanks. Here, at Baylor canyon, it seems more laid back.
GuideAs mentioned in other reviews, the road into parking spots is a bit rough. Several places have large stones, sticking up, which could be hazardous to low-ride cars. 😕 As of right now, I am looking at several pickup trucks, one small sedan (too far away to know model), a truck with a towed RV trailer. And, way off in the distance, another couple of small RV’s. I guess you can go farther back, but there was an open spot, so I grabbed it. (About every 40 or 50 yards, there are parking spaces big enough for two full-size pickup to park, sideways, end to end. I wouldn’t want to drive a full sized RV down this rough road. But, the view of the mountains is stunning! Looking forward to sunset!
Camping near Chaparral, New Mexico, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and outdoor adventures. Whether you're into hiking, stargazing, or just relaxing in nature, there are some great spots to check out.
Camping near Chaparral, New Mexico, has something for everyone, whether you're a family looking for fun or an RVer seeking adventure.
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According to TheDyrt.com, Chaparral, NM offers a wide range of camping options, with 50 campgrounds and RV parks near Chaparral, NM and 17 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Chaparral, NM is Franklin Mountains State Park Campground with a 4.2-star rating from 22 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 17 free dispersed camping spots near Chaparral, NM.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 3 parks near Chaparral, NM that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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