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Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Corona, NM

87 Reviews

Gallinas Site's dispersed camping areas along A027 welcome pets with spacious, spread-out sites where dogs can enjoy the forest environment. Several pet-friendly camping options near Corona include Valley of Fires Recreation Area, where each site has trash receptacles, fire pits, and shelters with picnic tables—ideal for pets and their owners. Turner Inn & RV Park accepts pets at their RV sites and cabin accommodations with full hookups including electric, water, and sewer connections. Leashed pets can accompany campers at Manzano Mountains State Park Campground, which offers both tent and RV sites with electric hookups. Most National Forest dispersed camping locations have no specific pet restrictions beyond standard leash requirements. Sites at Gallinas even feature bear-proof trash cans and a pit toilet facility, though campers should bring their own water as drinking water is not available at most dispersed sites.

Valley of Fires Recreation Area provides an exceptional pet-friendly camping experience with clean restrooms, showers, and maintained trails suitable for leashed dogs exploring the unique lava fields. The 3/4-mile Malpais Nature Trail offers a boardwalk-style path through volcanic landscapes where pets can safely walk with owners. Dogs should remain on leash due to the rough lava terrain and potential desert hazards like cacti with large thorns. The nearby town of Corona offers good New Mexican food options after a day of hiking with pets. Camping areas can get very windy at times, so secure tent stakes are essential when camping with pets. For RV campers, the dump station at Valley of Fires costs $15, while Mama Bear RV Park in Capitan (approximately 40 minutes from Corona) maintains a perfect 5-star rating with excellent pet-friendly amenities and picnic tables at each site.

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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Corona, New Mexico (11)

    1. Gallinas Site

    4 Reviews
    Corona, NM
    4 miles

    "Even in the winter there was a fair amount of people around but we could all really spread out.  Very good New Mexican food in nearby town of Corona too!!"

    2. Aquirre Springs Campground

    4 Reviews
    Mountainair, NM
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 525-4300

    "Close to White Sands. Note: winter hours gate is closed 6pm-8am. Wouldn’t want to navigate the entrance road after dark anyways. Road is paved and in good condition however."

    3. Valley Of Fires Recreation Area

    37 Reviews
    Carrizozo, NM
    43 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 648-2241

    $15 - $35 / night

    "These are all towns that Billy the kid frequented back in the day also the ghost town of White oak was the largest gold mining town in New Mexico."

    "Due to New Mexico Governor’s decision to close state owned campgrounds, we scrambled to find a place to stay prior to visiting White Sands...thank you BLM!!"

    4. Manzano Mountains State Park Campground

    16 Reviews
    Mountainair, NM
    50 miles
    Website
    +1 (505) 469-7608

    $15 - $90 / night

    "Next to the office there’s a trail for the outer loop and nature trail. There are several trails within the park and all are pretty easy (kid-friendly) and not too long."

    "Great place near ruins and plenty of trails to walk dogs. Most of the sites are very private. Quiet. Clean. The Park Ranger and staff are very friendly and accommodating."

    5. Sky City RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Mountainair, NM
    31 miles
    +1 (866) 393-5875

    "Although we spent most of our down time near Milan we decided to keep driving after reading a crime report posted on a review on this app."

    6. El Rancho

    1 Review
    Corona, NM
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 584-2675

    7. Turner Inn & RV Park

    1 Review
    Mountainair, NM
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (505) 847-0248

    8. Sands Motel & RV Park

    3 Reviews
    Carrizozo, NM
    45 miles
    +1 (575) 648-2989

    9. Mama Bear RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Capitan, NM
    49 miles
    +1 (575) 354-2394

    "A clean park located in the middle of Capitan New Mexico."

    10. Guebara Tank Camp

    1 Review
    Nogal, NM
    47 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 257-4095

    "Not to many trees that are tall so u get cover but not complete seclusion but enof to where it’s enjoyable and u see the sky at nights so path ways are very down sloap if ur in a car know how to drive"

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87 Reviews of 11 Corona Campgrounds

  • J
    Jul. 30, 2016

    New Canyon Campground

    Neat

    This is a very neat place and new mexico is just neat in general. Great service too.

  • Jamie P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 24, 2021

    Mama Bear RV Park

    Nice family owned RV park

    Stayed at this Rv park in march of 2019. A clean park located in the middle of Capitan New Mexico. The location is very convenient about 20 miles from Reuidoso 25 or so miles from Carrizozo and Fort Stanton in the east the receptionist Sharon is very contentious and helpful.

  • Katriza L.
    Jul. 30, 2021

    Manzano Mountains State Park Campground

    Our new favorite spot!

    We love it here! We stayed for a weekend at campsite #6. Ours and A few other sites have RV hookups (electric only). No sewer hook up but dump station on site with water. There are multiple Drinking water spigots available; one next to our campsite 6, at the group shelter, by the dump station, and another spigot at the office / visitor center (closed right now) but that had a lock on it. Some sites have a nice brick and metal shelter and a charcoal grill, but all sites seem to have a picnic table, and fire ring. This is a pretty small electrical loop campground and some sites are pretty close, separated by trees, and vary in driveway length. There’s tent sites (some have good privacy) as well as day-use only sites that look very clean and with shelter. Our site had the picnic table and charcoal grill on one side of the driveway and the fire pit on the other side which is kind of weird but that just means we can drive in or back in depending on our awning side preference. I saw in some reviews that this was a problem for people.

    Behind our site there’s a horseshoe area and group site not too far after. The group site has a small parking lot across the way for it and has a large shelter area with nice cement tables and large grills. Next to the office there’s a trail for the outer loop and nature trail. There are several trails within the park and all are pretty easy (kid-friendly) and not too long. This is a pet-friendly campground with dog stations to pick up after your pet. Make sure to bring your own firewood and kindling as gathering is not allowed in the area. There is phone signal for t-mobile and Verizon as well. Vault toilets were clean but no showers.

    There is no lake or stream/river in the state park. The nearest lake is Manzano Lake it’s about 10 minutes from the campground in the small town of Manzano. Fishing and picnicking, not a very large lake - more like a pond really but still beautiful and something to see and do. Currently the lake just opened and there’s a sign at the entrance that the fish have not been stocked. Not much for some decent stores around but a grocery store in Mountainair (25 mins away) Also nearby is the Quarai Ruins (15 mins) to check out which has some trails and also pet friendly so long as they’re on a leash.

    Also, getting here by GPS, just takes you to where the pavement ends on HWY-131 but you’ll need to go another mile on unpaved road to get the the campground. Just follow the signs for the state park. Also, make sure to check on weather because although the unpaved road is typically well-grated and maintained; when it rains hard - it tends to wash out which makes the last mile to the state park hard for some. Also, there’s not gas stations nearby to this camp.

    Overall a great and beautiful place to stay. Definitely bring some bug spray and repellent, lots of flies and mosquitoes to be had! There’s not a whole lot to do besides relax, eat, and check out some trails so bring your own entertainment as we brought a remote control all-terrain car, frisbees, lawn darts, board games, card games, etc to entertain the kids. We would definitely recommend the place and we will certainly be back!

  • Jamie P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 24, 2021

    Valley Of Fires Recreation Area

    Very nice campground

    Nice clean restrooms full amenities electric, water, tank dump, this area has a lot of history. The lava tubes, the town of Carrizozo White Oak and Capitan. These are all towns that Billy the kid frequented back in the day also the ghost town of White oak was the largest gold mining town in New Mexico.

  • Jake
    Dec. 27, 2020

    Valley Of Fires Recreation Area

    Blessing

    Due to New Mexico Governor’s decision to close state owned campgrounds, we scrambled to find a place to stay prior to visiting White Sands...thank you BLM!!

    This area provided a peacefully quiet landscape with expansive views of the lava valley and a memorable sunset. The area was well maintained and offered a 1-mile informational loop hike through the lava field. First Come, First Serve with pay at entrance envelopes.

    Flush toilets and showers were unfortunately locked due to the state’s covid ordinance and there was no management on site, but there were multiple potable water pumps and pit toilets available.

    Terrific waypoint between Carlsbad Cavern and White Sands.

  • Damon T.
    Jul. 7, 2016

    Valley Of Fires Recreation Area

    Camp on Mercury... or just feel like it

    Valley of Fires is a great state park with both RV- and tent-friendly spots. It's developed with covered, powder-coated picnic tables and flat, raised tent pads, a bathroom, and if my memory serves me correct (because I can't quite remember) showers.

    Valley of Fires wouldn't be the best place to spend a full day as the black, volcanic rock holds a lot of heat. However at sunrise and sunset, the views are not to be missed. Use Valley of Fires as a good stop-over for trips across New Mexico.

  • Andrea P.
    Jul. 28, 2025

    Gallinas Site

    Spacious and has a toilet!

    This is a nice site with loads of space.  Even in the winter there was a fair amount of people around but we could all really spread out.  Very good New Mexican food in nearby town of Corona too!!

    I had a couple of bars of service (Verizon) in the camping area.

  • Jamie P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 24, 2021

    Red Cloud Campground

    Nice dispersed camping

    A nice place to disperse camp vault toilets, the campground is at approximately 8000 ft. I observed elk crossing my campsite. A very nice place to camp in the summer to escape the heat. Near the town of Corona.

  • WThe Dyrt PRO User
    Feb. 25, 2023

    Valley Of Fires Recreation Area

    Tired dog

    Our beagle is a 11 in April and wife and I are seniors and we walked the nature trails walked 3.5 miles. First walk this year. The lava flows were great to see up close! Camp ground is well kept and facility’s are great. Oh by the way dog got a drink and crashed on the couch when we got back to motor home. Stayed in site 10 right next to the showers and bathrooms suppose to have high winds Sunday. Might spend a day or two omore than planned.

Guide to Corona

Camping with your furry friends near Corona, New Mexico, offers a fantastic opportunity to explore the great outdoors together. With several pet-friendly options available, you can enjoy nature while ensuring your pets have a great time too.

Dog-friendly activities while camping near Corona

  • At Aquirre Springs Campground, pets are welcome, making it a great spot for hiking and enjoying the scenic views of the Organ Mountains.
  • Gallinas Site offers plenty of dispersed camping areas where your dog can roam freely while you soak in the beautiful surroundings.
  • Enjoy the stunning landscapes and trails at Valley Of Fires Recreation Area, where pets are allowed, and you can explore the unique lava formations together.

Tips for camping with dogs near Corona

  • Always keep your dog on a leash at El Rancho to ensure their safety and the comfort of other campers.
  • Bring plenty of water and snacks for your pet, as Mama Bear RV Park does not provide drinking water on-site.
  • Make sure to clean up after your pet to maintain the natural beauty of places like Turner Inn & RV Park and keep the area enjoyable for everyone.

Pet owners appreciate the amenities available

  • Sands Motel & RV Park provides electric hookups and trash disposal, making it convenient for pet owners who want to camp comfortably.
  • The well-reviewed Boy Scout area offers a peaceful environment where pets can enjoy the outdoors without the hustle and bustle of crowded campgrounds.
  • With its friendly atmosphere and clean facilities, Valley Of Fires Recreation Area is a favorite among pet owners looking for a relaxing getaway.

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