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Best Glamping near Cochiti Lake, NM

308 Reviews

Santa Fe KOA, Turquoise Trail Campground, and Trailer Ranch RV Resort provide upscale glamping accommodations within driving distance of Cochiti Lake. These destinations feature cabin and yurt options with amenities far beyond traditional camping, including comfortable beds, climate control, and private decks. "Super cute little bus! We ended up staying during a rainy weekend... There was plenty of space on the bus to spread out," shared one guest about their experience at Little Dancing Horse Ranch, which offers a converted bus glamping experience near Madrid. The Trailer Ranch RV Resort maintains adult-only accommodations with immaculate grounds and modern facilities, while the Santa Fe KOA accommodates families with various glamping structures.

Visitors staying at these glamping properties benefit from proximity to local attractions and outdoor experiences. The Santa Fe area glamping sites provide convenient access to downtown Santa Fe's historic plaza, with some locations offering shuttle service or public transportation connections. According to a reviewer at Trailer Ranch RV Resort, "Convenient bus service into a busy downtown Santa Fe was helpful as parking can be a problem." Nearby natural attractions include hiking trails in the Santa Fe National Forest, Bandelier National Monument, and scenic vistas throughout the Jemez Mountains. Most glamping sites remain open year-round with seasonal considerations affecting pricing and availability. Paliza Campground receives particular praise for its serene setting, with one visitor noting it's "like driving through a secret little road, and once you get there, it's amazing!"

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Best Glamping Sites Near Cochiti Lake, New Mexico (24)

    1. Top of New Mexico - Dispersed Site

    37 Reviews
    Placitas, NM
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (505) 761-8700

    "Top of New Mexico" near Albuquerque is a fantastic camping spot if you love open spaces and beautiful desert views."

    "The road to drive up is through a neighborhood and is 2 miles of windy road it was a little hard to maneuver with my 32’ trailer I just had to go slow nothing crazy."

    2. Vista Linda Campground — Santa Fe National Forest

    18 Reviews
    Jemez Springs, NM
    22 miles
    +1 (575) 829-3535

    $20 / night

    "Each camp site has a grill, a fire pit, and a canopy which was perfect to set up our hammocks in. There is a small stream that runs through the campground, which claims to have fish, mainly trout!"

    "We only stayed for one night but we enjoyed this location! The surrounding views were fantastic. Walking along the Jemez River was a great evening activity."

    3. Trailer Ranch RV Resort

    11 Reviews
    Santa Fe, NM
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (505) 471-9970

    "Restaurants are near-by and be sure to try Tortilla Flats. Showers and toilets are a close walk away and are kept clean by friendly staff. There is a laundry and lines to hang up your clothes."

    "Laundry room and machines are excellent and CLEAN. Bathrooms too :) Bathrooms are really the most important. You absolutely must be here by 5pm as they close at 5:30pm. No kids."

    4. Rancheros de Santa Fe

    26 Reviews
    Eldorado at Santa Fe, NM
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (505) 466-3482

    "Just a short drive to the outskirts of Santa Fe in mountain country we found our campground, Rancheros de Santa Fe."

    "This is a pretty sprawling campground, with all kinds of sites(tent only, large sites with only 30 amp service, some sites with full hook up, others with just water& electric and a few water only."

    5. Santa Fe KOA

    29 Reviews
    Glorieta, NM
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (505) 466-1419

    "We did not get a tent spot but opted for a small trailer site with electric and water. Our spot was near the bathhouse but not too close."

    "Super clean Polite staff Firewood available Brand new playground 20 min from Santa Fe Showers / bathrooms 30/50 amp Fenced dog parks/fire pit areas fenced for pets Lots of space between units"

    6. Ponderosa Group Campground — Bandelier National Monument

    1 Review
    Los Alamos, NM
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (505) 672-3861

    $50 / night

    "You pull into your periphery space because you did reserve, and as you set up, you realize that all in front of your door there is open space. Trees, wild flowers. Maybe the stream."

    7. Paliza Campground

    3 Reviews
    Jemez Springs, NM
    16 miles
    Website

    $15 / night

    "Multiple sites available, with a big pavilion. Some hiking nearby, small creeks, and plenty of beautiful trees."

    "You are surrounded by old growth pine trees while camping in an old CCC base camp."

    8. Albuquerque North / Bernalillo KOA

    14 Reviews
    Bernalillo, NM
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 562-3616

    "This is a civilized campground located just a few minutes north of Albuquerque. Amenities include a camp store and laundry room."

    "Staff are friendly, there is laundry and Wi-Fi on site, and the campground connects to a brewery a short walk away!"

    9. Turquoise Trail Campground

    33 Reviews
    Cibola National Forest and Grasslands, NM
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (505) 281-2005

    ", they have a dishwashing stations and two bathhouses. The lady at the front desk was helpful and extremely nice. There is a store really close by also!"

    "CAMPGROUND REVIEW: Turquoise Trail Campground, Cedar Crest, NM

    Turquoise Trail Campground is a small privately owned campground located five miles north of I-40 off Route 14 (exit 175) just outside"

    10. Hyde Memorial State Park Campground

    16 Reviews
    Tesuque, NM
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (505) 983-7175

    $15 - $150 / night

    "It has a table, grill and fire pit. 2 Vault toilets nearby. Spaced far enough to enjoy the space. Occasional road noise that died as the night came from mountain traffic."

    "Black Canyon Campground is just before the Hyde Memorial State Park entrance."

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308 Reviews of 24 Cochiti Lake Campgrounds

  • T
    Jan. 23, 2018

    Santa Fe KOA

    Romantic Tent for Two Please

    My husband had the great idea of tent camping just the two of us. Up to this point our tent camping adventures were reserved for grandbaby time. But I said What the hey! Let's do it. I wanted somewhere cooler than home. The Santa Fe area had plenty to keep us busy for the week.

    We did not get a tent spot but opted for a small trailer site with electric and water. Our spot was near the bathhouse but not too close. Each site has native trees and plants, so everyone has privacy. The site had a nice flat spot for the tent, picnic table, fire pit and grill. We had more than enough room to set up our awning for a dining area. We loved our little spot for the week.

    The bathhouse was clean and very nice. New tile and fixtures. It was a little small for the size of the campground.

    They have plenty of activities there for everyone and in the evening it is very quiet.

  • 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.

  • sThe Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 17, 2023

    Santa Fe KOA

    Fun KOA - clean & good for kids

    Super clean Polite staff Firewood available Brand new playground 20 min from Santa Fe Showers / bathrooms 30/50 amp Fenced dog parks/fire pit areas fenced for pets Lots of space between units

  • Joseph W.
    Sep. 30, 2019

    Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa

    Super quite location

    My wife and I just spend two days at this RV resort. Its attached to the Ojo Caliente Spa Resort. The spaces only had eletric and water. The eletric and water outlets where placed in an odd location for the site and a dumb station is available for extra $20. One thing we both noticed about the RV park was how quite it was at night. No campfires in the RV park but the spa area had a big fire pit lit every night and where there so many of the RV community hung out there. It gave us a chance to meet our neighbors and talk traveling. We spent one whole day at the spa and was given a discount on its entrance price while staying at the RV park. There is also a great restaurant on site. We where traveling in a 34 foot 5th wheel. Cell service is spotty.

  • Kayla M.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 31, 2019

    Turquoise Trail Campground

    Loved it!

    Enjoyed the site! They had RV, cabins and tent camp sites. My friend and I are tent campers and there was more than enough space for the vehicle and both our tents. They have showers (limited to 5 mins but better than nothing!), they have a dishwashing stations and two bathhouses. The lady at the front desk was helpful and extremely nice. There is a store really close by also! They have charcoal grills at the tent sites and one communal fire pit. We paid about $20. Would absolutely go back again! The sad part is the museum is closed due to lack of funding 😭

  • Karen B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Feb. 13, 2022

    Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa

    Love the Soaks!

    This place is great for staying close to the baths and getting the full experience while also camping.

    The sites are a bit tight for our liking but not many folks were camping this weekend (2/12/22). The bathhouse was nice and heated, which is a plus this time of year.

    We also missed having a campfire and there didn’t seem to be a communal fire going on as referenced in other reviews.

  • Erik B.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 25, 2024

    Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa

    Great overnight option with Hot Springs

    If you have a pet and want to overnight versus stay at the Casitas, it’s just a short walk to the spa and hot springs (20% discount). RV/campsites offer simple flat overnight spaces and picnic benches. On-site showers too.

  • Alex M.
    Jun. 16, 2022

    Albuquerque North / Bernalillo KOA

    Excellent urban camping

    This is a civilized campground located just a few minutes north of Albuquerque. Amenities include a camp store and laundry room. I arrived without a reservation and was able to find a nice tent site with plenty of shade and wooden fences on three sides for privacy. Water and electricity were also available at my site.

    This being an urban campground, there was some traffic noise from nearby roads and freeways. However, the campground quieted down at night and I slept well. The bathrooms were very well appointed, and required a code to enter.

  • Kari M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 7, 2023

    Hyde Memorial State Park Campground

    Worth $10 for primitive FCFS!

    3 people, tiny camper, tent, dog. It has a table, grill and fire pit. 2 Vault toilets nearby. Spaced far enough to enjoy the space. Occasional road noise that died as the night came from mountain traffic. Lots of access to the MTN and trails. 25-30 min to the bottom @ Santa Fe. Stayed Sept 30 and Oct 1

Guide to Cochiti Lake

Top of New Mexico offers dispersed camping options with panoramic views overlooking the surrounding valley at 7,100 feet elevation. The access road to this free camping area can be rough with challenging turns that require slow navigation. Wild horses frequently visit camping areas in this region, with seasonal temperature variations that can range from freezing at night to hot days during summer months.

What to do

Stargazing experiences: Top of New Mexico provides exceptional night sky viewing with minimal light pollution. Camper Lauren I. shares, "This is my second time camping here and it is a perfect hidden gem for campervanning... you can clearly see the Milky Way. No light pollution except the beautiful view of the city far away."

Wildlife watching: Multiple campgrounds offer opportunities to observe native wildlife in natural settings. At Top of New Mexico, Mary-Kate L. reports, "Wild horses roamed around our site after sunset. Pretty epic." Similarly, Josh F. describes, "My first morning I was surrounded by a group of 5 cows grazing. They ended up laying 30 feet from the trailer all morning."

Creek exploration: Several campgrounds feature small streams that enhance the camping experience. At Vista Linda Campground, J.S.W. notes they "lucked into a cul de sac site with great privacy, good enough solar, plenty of shade and the creek in our 'yard.'" The flowing water adds ambient sound and recreational opportunities for families.

What campers like

Secluded settings: Many campers appreciate the privacy available at certain sites. Josh F. at Top of New Mexico observed, "Saw one other camper about a mile away," indicating the spacious layout. Israel E. from Paliza Campground describes it as "Super clean in town adults only rv park."

Mountain views: The elevation changes throughout the region create dramatic vistas. Zachary H. at Vista Linda Campground noted, "The surrounding views were fantastic. Walking along the Jemez River was a great evening activity." These natural features provide scenery that changes with the seasons.

Winter access: While some sites close seasonally, others remain accessible year-round. At Rancheros de Santa Fe, Steph A. reports, "We stayed here twice now, as it is the perfect stop over between our vacation destinations... Most of the sites seemed level or close to level, with a lot of pull throughs."

What you should know

Road conditions: Access to some sites requires careful driving. For Top of New Mexico, Cher & Walter P. warn, "Pretty rough getting here as neighbors are sabotaging the road making it narrow using loose gravel & boulders on turns." They recommend trucks or vehicles with adequate clearance.

Limited amenities: Many dispersed sites lack facilities. Frances L. at Top of New Mexico notes, "Not much going on, no fire rings... Maybe it was too cold for the horses." Visitors should prepare accordingly with sufficient water and supplies.

Seasonal variations: Weather changes dramatically with elevation and season. At Hyde Memorial State Park, Kathi V. cautions, "It snowed on Oct 31 and we had to dig out from 8+ inches of snow to get on the road on November 1."

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Cochiti Lake, NM is Top of New Mexico - Dispersed Site with a 4.8-star rating from 37 reviews.

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