Best Tent Camping near Cibola National Forest and Grasslands in New Mexico

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Best Tent Sites Near Cibola National Forest and Grasslands, NM (12)

    Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed Camping off FS 542
    Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed Camping off FS 542
    Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed Camping off FS 542
    Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed Camping off FS 542
    Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed Camping off FS 542
    Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed Camping off FS 542
    Camper-submitted photo from Mother Bosque Gardens
    Camper-submitted photo from Mother Bosque Gardens
    Camper-submitted photo from Mother Bosque Gardens
    Camper-submitted photo from Mother Bosque Gardens
    Camper-submitted photo from Mother Bosque Gardens
    Camper-submitted photo from Mother Bosque Gardens

    2. Mother Bosque Gardens

    7 Reviews
    93 Photos
    42 Saves
    Albuquerque, New Mexico

    Mother Bosque Garden , in Albuquerque , NM USA 87107

    We are on Google, and Google Maps, easy to find. We are in the North valley , in the Griegos neighborhood .

    Urban Organic Permaculture in an Urban / Suburban Setting, We are 2 miles East of the Rio Grande River. and walking, bike paths . The paths starts at our neighborhood.

    contact , Michaela and Ernesto Maestas . 505 688 9721, text is best

    6 camp sites only , 8 x 8 is the largest tent . $45- per night, 2 adults . 2 Inside rooms too.

    NO RVs , We take vans, cars , truck, bikes . You may sleep in your van , truck or car.

    We are NOT an RV park . We are Not a camp- ground. We are organic gardens .

    Urban Permaculture, with Fruit trees , flowers, cactus and herbs.

    We are a wildlife safety zone , we feed birds and provide water .

    A Clean shared bathroom , inside toilet / shower , includes towels, soap , shampoo.

    We have a shared kitchen / laundry room you can use . we ask for $3- to do laundry , cash .

    We are 7 Mins. from Route 40 and 25.

    No smoking, no drugs , no parties , dog friendly , 420 ok.

    We are 10 mins. from Old town and 15 mins. from Downtown .

    We are close to the Rio Grande Nature Center .

    There are gas stations and stores within a 2 mins. drive .

    We are one hour to Santa Fe , NM and 3 hours to Taos, NM.

    We are 2 hours to T or C, NM and 5 hours to Silver City , NM .

    We are dog friendly, must be on a leash and please clean up poo. We will give you bags .

    We have trash cans, and recycling and compost.

    Our tent sites are private , if you choose to sleep in your van or car , you are in a parking area but may use the house and gardens . There is a public pool , 2 mins, from the house . A city pool , that is awesome.

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    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Trash

    $45 - $50 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Manzanita Rec Zone Dispersed Camping - Sandia District
    Camper-submitted photo from Manzanita Rec Zone Dispersed Camping - Sandia District
    Camper-submitted photo from Manzanita Rec Zone Dispersed Camping - Sandia District

    3. Manzanita Rec Zone Dispersed Camping - Sandia District

    2 Reviews
    5 Photos
    37 Saves
    Ponderosa, New Mexico

    Please consult the Manzanita Mountains Trail System Map to find a dispersed site: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd555098.pdf

    Look for Motorized Dispersed Camping info in the bottom left portion of the map. **When looking for the Dispersed Camping Sites, look for small, rectangular boxes with a site number in it and a pointer that directs you to the site.

    There are NO AMENITIES at these sites. Cell phone coverage is not guaranteed. It is the recreationist’s responsibility to use a map if you choose to explore the area. It is a multi-user area. Trail(s) that are associated with each dispersed site are open for the following uses: Hiking, Mountain Biking, 2 Wheel Motorized Vehicles and Horseback Riding.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Tents
    • Dispersed
    • Alcohol
    Camper-submitted photo from Cedro 2 Track 13 Dispersed Site
    Camper-submitted photo from Cedro 2 Track 13 Dispersed Site
    Camper-submitted photo from Cedro 2 Track 13 Dispersed Site

    4. Cedro 2 Track 13 Dispersed Site

    1 Review
    3 Photos
    26 Saves
    Tijeras, New Mexico

    Individual BLM Field Offices may have additional or supplemental special camping rules or guidelines. Please call our Field Offices or visit our individual recreation websites for this information.

    BLM's overall policy is to allow dispersed camping on all the lands it administers with the following conditions and exceptions:

    Dispersed camping is generally allowed on public lands in New Mexico for no more than a period of 14 days within any period of 28 consecutive days. The 14-day limit may be reached either through a number of separate visits or through 14 days of continuous overnight occupation during the 28-day period. After this time period, you must relocate to another site at least 25 miles away. The purpose of this is to prevent damage to sensitive resources caused by continual use of any particular areas.

    Camping is prohibited within 900 feet of any developed water source such as a guzzler or watering trough so that the water is accessible to wildlife and livestock. Please do not park your vehicles near these waters or take any actions that would disturb wildlife or livestock from using these waters.

    Campfires must be attended at all times. Campers must comply with all fire restrictions.

    When using a motorized vehicle for camping access please park your vehicle near existing roads or existing undeveloped campsites.

    Camping is permitted within all units of the National Wilderness Preservation System administered by the BLM in New Mexico. However, all motorized and mechanized vehicles and equipment are strictly prohibited in these areas. Campers must not dispose of refuse, hazardous materials, sewage, or gray water, in any manner that would pollute the surrounding area. Please pack it out, and dispose of those materials properly.

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    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Dispersed
    Camper-submitted photo from Coyote Trailhead
    Camper-submitted photo from Coyote Trailhead

    5. Coyote Trailhead

    1 Review
    2 Photos
    13 Saves
    Tijeras, New Mexico
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Tents
    • Equestrian
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
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    Camper-submitted photo from New Canyon Campground
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          10. Scaramanga Ranch

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          4 Saves
          Santo Domingo Pueblo, New Mexico

          18 & Up Only Strictly Enforced

          Why should movie folks have all the fun? Scaramanga Ranch is available to campers seeking a canyon & convenient scenic escape between our productions. Snore, explore, hike, bike,

          and immerse yourself within our desert forest. Nestled above

          Madrid, we are just 20 minutes from Santa Fe.

          Premium sites have private canopy, solar-gravity shower, uber-clean catchment latrine, toiletries, and fire pit.

          • Pets
          • Fires
          • Phone Service
          • Reservable
          • Tents
          • Group

          $45 - $65 / night

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        Recent Tent Reviews in Cibola National Forest and Grasslands

        514 Reviews of 12 Cibola National Forest and Grasslands Campgrounds


        • Stephen A.
          Camper-submitted photo from Mesa Top Camping
          Jan. 7, 2025

          Mesa Top Camping

          Most interesting spot we have stayed at.

          My wife and I drove in late 9PM Friday night and host was there to meet us. Our 27ft class C RV made it up the hill, but kinda bumpy steep road. Rode our bikes all over Madrid and spent a lot of time exploring Madrid Cemetary, which is Awesome! The view and spot are breathtaking. We will return again.

        • LThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Santa Fe KOA
          Dec. 22, 2024

          Santa Fe KOA

          Great Spot

          Great location just outside of Santa Fe, super easy to get to off of I-25. Bathrooms are clean and showers are comfortable. Everything is well maintained and the dog park is a massive plus if you have pups. There’s a little road noise, but not bad, and definitely worth it for ease of use. Would recommend!

        • Ryan S.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Jemez Falls Campground
          Dec. 6, 2024

          Jemez Falls Campground

          Nice, clean, and comfortable

          Stayed here 2 nights and had a great time. This campsite is in a great location to see the falls, and has a good layout. The pit toilets were clean, and well maintained. The camp hosts were very friendly and helpful when we had questions. I’ll definitely be back at some point!

        • WThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Kirtland AFB FamCamp
          Nov. 11, 2024

          Kirtland AFB FamCamp

          Solid Campground

          Solid RV-focused campground. Half under trees and half in the open. Two bathhouses, laundry, and a dog park make this a nice, safe place to spend a couple of days.

        • James W.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Trailer Ranch RV Resort
          Nov. 5, 2024

          Trailer Ranch RV Resort

          Policy does not client

          The place was clean. Our issues were two.

          1. The strong smell of marijuana is due to their neighborhood store that makes and sells the stuff.
          2. Only pay for 2 days at a time or know your time period. We had bad weather approaching and they did not seem to care about our safety but only their policy. The people next to us had the same issue. WiFi is weak but cell was ok not great.
        • James W.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Santa Fe KOA
          Nov. 4, 2024

          Santa Fe KOA

          No cell and WiFi weak

          We paid $75 for one night and the WiFi was weak and we had no cell service. The place was lovely and the bathrooms were clean and easy to use. It’s located 12 miles out of the city. There is a grocery store near by with a good selection of food and alcohol.

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          Camper-submitted photo from Albuquerque KOA Journey
          Oct. 31, 2024

          Albuquerque KOA Journey

          Great stay great staff

          Drove in very very late at night and was helped in through staff member. Told us everything we needed to know…great 24 hour service.

        • Naoshad Z.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed Camping off FS 542
          Oct. 29, 2024

          Dispersed Camping off FS 542

          Easily accessible with peace and quiet. Decent views as well!

          Road is easily traversed but would be more comfortable in a truck/suv. Some rough rutted areas after rains when I went. There are plenty of spots to pull of to along the side of the road. Designated areas with fire pits are bit difficult/narrow to get to if you are towing anything.

        • William B.
          Camper-submitted photo from Albuquerque KOA Journey
          Oct. 22, 2024

          Albuquerque KOA Journey

          Albuquerque KOA: Great Stay Near Dutch Bros Coffee & Cheddar's

          Albuquerque KOA Journey is a great spot for a camping trip, offering clean facilities, kid-friendly amenities, and easy access to nearby attractions. After a day of exploring, treat yourself to Dutch Bros Coffee for a refreshing pick-me-up. Their diverse Dutch Bros menu with prices offers everything from cold brews to blended drinks. For dinner, head over to Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen. Their Cheddar's menu features hearty, home-cooked meals like ribs, steaks, and gluten-free options, perfect for satisfying any craving after a long day outdoors.

        • W
          Camper-submitted photo from Albuquerque KOA Journey
          Oct. 20, 2024

          Albuquerque KOA Journey

          Unforgettable Camping Adventures in Albuquerque

          Albuquerque is a fantastic destination for camping enthusiasts. With a wide variety of hiking trails and outdoor activities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. The numerous campgrounds offer various amenities and site types, making it easy to find the perfect spot for your needs. Plus, the stunning scenery ranging from the Sandia Mountains to the Rio Grande provides a breathtaking backdrop for your adventures. If you are looking for an exciting camping experience, Albuquerque is definitely worth a visit wnjoy Cheddars Food at your adventure.

        • David T.
          Camper-submitted photo from Hidden Valley RV park
          Oct. 17, 2024

          Hidden Valley RV park

          Definitely NOT as advertised. I do not recommend.

          Run down park, not very well maintained at all. The pictures used on their website are very misleading. Their "Recreation Hall" was disgusting. Dirty carpets, paint cans in the sink, just filthy dirty! The bathrooms were very clean at the bath house. The dog park was disgusting with the trash can there overflowing. Very disappointed and will not be staying at this dump again!

        • RThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Santa Fe BLM Dispersed Campsite
          Oct. 14, 2024

          Santa Fe BLM Dispersed Campsite

          Partial closure and absolute dump

          This place sufficed due to the need to have somewhere for the night, if we had the chance we’d have gone somewhere else. Massive piles of trash everywhere, sites strewn with people’s leftover garbage from camping there.

          Due to its close proximity to the landfill, it was extremely loud during the morning from around 7am onwards.

          There was a partial closure banning camping in a section of the landfill, which was incredibly difficult to figure out where we could camp, as the map is not clear at all,

          Coyotes at night were really cool.

          Overall disappointing but glad we managed somewhere to sleep for the night

        • AThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Enchanted Trails RV Park & Trading Post
          Oct. 10, 2024

          Enchanted Trails RV Park & Trading Post

          Great in a pinch or any other time

          Well appointed RV park for trailer/RV. Little close to I-40 but sound is not that bad. Picnic table, shade trees, pool, hot tub. Even accept mailing ahead(like Amazon)

          Very friendly staff. Great for the balloon fiesta

        • WThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Coronado Campground
          Oct. 9, 2024

          Coronado Campground

          Love the area, some live-ins need to go

          Excellent location and views, just need some lo g term resident clean up or eviction at entrance. We stayed for one night. Great set up and next to a brewery/restaurant in wish we would have visited. Clean bathrooms and nice sites.

        • JThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Cuervo Mountain RV Park and Horse Hotel
          Oct. 6, 2024

          Cuervo Mountain RV Park and Horse Hotel

          Overall Nice CG

          This is an overall nice CG. Gravel roadways and relatively level pull through sites. Good FHUs. When we arrived, the office was closed. We reserved E010 but were told to pick any open space in the "A" row. There were quite a few long-term residents. The conditions were very dry and dusty. No shade trees, but the pines planted will eventually provide. This was a great CG for our overnight stay. We would stay here again.

        • JThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Cuervo Mountain RV Park and Horse Hotel
          Sep. 17, 2024

          Cuervo Mountain RV Park and Horse Hotel

          Normal

          Perfect for an overnight stop, quiet, clean, there are several long term residents which is not reflected on the online booking system, most overnighters stay in row A. The playground was nice for our daughter

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          Camper-submitted photo from Vista Linda Campground — Santa Fe National Forest
          Sep. 13, 2024

          Vista Linda Campground — Santa Fe National Forest

          Great Campground!

          We just happened upon this 1st come 1st serve campground & so glad we did! The camp host "Brad" was so very nice & helpful. He gave us info on all the things to do and see in the Jamez area (which is alot)  Our campsite #12 was really nice. It has a large covered pavilion (not all sites have the covered pavilions) with oversized picnic table & a short path down to a private area at the Jamez River (which is really more like a creek) from our site. We left our chairs down there & frequently enjoyed relaxing there. The area is scenic & campground was very clean. There are water pumps outside the bathrooms. The cost for us was $5 per night using our America the Beautiful Senior Pass. This is a great home base for visiting the area. Would defiantly visit again!

        • Cameron L.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Santa Fe BLM Dispersed Campsite
          Aug. 17, 2024

          Santa Fe BLM Dispersed Campsite

          Good in a pinch

          Plenty of spots and easy to get to. The only catch is you will need to find a spot away from the multiple large piles of trash.

          The surrounding area was pretty and sunset was great!

        • JThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Manzano Mountains State Park Campground
          Aug. 6, 2024

          Manzano Mountains State Park Campground

          Quiet shady camp

          It was hot in the valley so we retreated to the nearest mountains. What a quiet little camp. No huge RV’s or anything. Our 6ft wide, 20ft long trailer seemed too big. Our spot accommodated us well. The trails are fabulous. There’s a Track Trail that just opened and a motorized track wheelchair making this park very accessible. Not very many electric sites but that was ok as the temps were cooler (60’s at night)

        • Benjamin M.
          Camper-submitted photo from Mother Bosque Gardens
          Jul. 26, 2024

          Mother Bosque Gardens

          Beautiful garden, great living hosts

          I stayed for four days at Moss Gardens in Albuquerque. My host were really generous, easy-going helpful. The garden is really beautiful, their house is very clean and tidy. I was able to shower and come out when I was sick. I got to rest on the couch for a little while. They offered us their kitchen. Overall, it was really great to stay there. Very affordable. I highly recommend..

        • Patrick J.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Santa Fe Skies RV Park
          Jul. 23, 2024

          Santa Fe Skies RV Park

          Great location and RV Park

          The location is close to stores and restaurants that are about 10 minutes away...that we needed after discovering a damaged tire. The front desk recommended a tire store that was just north of the park. Thank you...The park has been set up nicely. The sites are a bit tight from the adjoining sites. Site were level and all the hook ups worked without issue. The location made for an hour's drive to Los Alamos and Bandelier national monument. Both great visits if you haven't been there before.

        • Joshuah F.
          Camper-submitted photo from New Canyon Campground
          Jul. 13, 2024

          New Canyon Campground

          Nice place!

          Overall a nice place to camp. Most beautiful drive into the campsite. Some of the campsites had concrete picnic tables and bear containers. They were up a walkway and some stairs though. The vault toilets were clean. We were approached by a guy letting us know there was a boar and a bear coming down the canyon. He said they were about 700 yards away.

        • M
          Camper-submitted photo from Peace Farms
          Jul. 8, 2024

          Peace Farms

          Stayed here after a long July 4th weekend in 2024, couldn’t be happier !

          Fay was a great host, amazing spot for rural camping and cheap as heck too! Loved every part of my stay, thanks for running such a top notch operation!


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        Guide to Cibola National Forest and Grasslands

        Tent camping near Cibola National Forest and Grasslands in New Mexico offers a serene escape into nature, with a variety of options for outdoor enthusiasts.

        Tent campers like these nearby activities

        Tent campers appreciate these amenities

        • Mother Bosque Gardens offers a unique blend of camping with access to home amenities, including showers and picnic tables, making it a comfortable choice.
        • At Scaramanga Ranch, campers can enjoy drinking water and firewood, enhancing the overall camping experience.
        • Coyote Trailhead provides a fire ring and a circle of trees for wind protection, perfect for cozy evenings under the stars.

        Explore these unique features

        • Deadman Campground is currently closed, but it highlights the importance of checking availability before planning your trip.
        • Continental Acres RV Park features cement pads and pavilions, making it a well-equipped option for those looking for a more structured camping experience.
        • Tajique Campground offers picnic tables and toilets, ensuring basic comforts while enjoying the great outdoors.

        Frequently Asked Questions

        • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Cibola National Forest and Grasslands?

          According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Cibola National Forest and Grasslands is Dispersed Camping off FS 542 with a 4.3-star rating from 23 reviews.

        • What is the best site to find tent camping near Cibola National Forest and Grasslands?

          TheDyrt.com has all 12 tent camping locations near Cibola National Forest and Grasslands, with real photos and reviews from campers.