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Best RV Sites Near Counselor, New Mexico (37)

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    1. Moore's RV Park & Campground

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    Bloomfield, New Mexico

    Experience the best RV park and Campground in Bloomfield, New Mexico!

    Located in a relaxing and peaceful setting, Moore's RV Park & Campground is close to many tourist attractions in Southern Colorado and Northern New Mexico. It makes a great base camp to launch from! Whether you enjoy hiking, biking, skiing, or ATVing, the area has it all. Visit Chaco Canyon, Mesa Verde National Monument, The Bisti Badlands, Purgatory Ski Resort, Aztec Ruins, Navajo Lake, world renowned fishing on the San Juan River, and more! Whether you enjoy hiking, biking, skiing, or ATVing, you're bound to have an adventure during your visit.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $45 / night

    Camper-submitted photo at Chama River RV Park & Cooper's El Vado Ranch near Tierra Amarilla, NM

    2. Chama River RV Park & Cooper's El Vado Ranch

    1 Review
    15 Saves
    Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico
    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    • Tents
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    3. Theresa's RV Park and Beauty Salon

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    Cuba, New Mexico

    Nothing fancy here, but the classic Northern New Mexico hospitality and stunning Continental Divide views will make this a stay to remember. Feel your best with a hot shower, good night’s sleep, and a haircut! Special beauty shop discounts for truckers and CDT hikers. Short- and long-term stays available. FREE WIFI for all!! $20/night RV parking incl. power, water $400/mo RV parking incl. power, water $10/night tent camping $5/shower $12/short haircut ($10/haircut for truckers and CDT hikers)

    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Standard (Tent/RV)

    $20 / night

    Camper-submitted photo at Cuba Fairgrounds near Cuba, NM

    4. Cuba Fairgrounds

    1 Review
    Cuba, New Mexico

    Sandoval County’s RV Campground is located on the County Fairgrounds in Cuba, NM and offers 25 RV sites, all of which have electrical and water service. We have a variety of sites offering 50 amp, 20 amp or 30 amp service.

    13 sites offer a pull-through option for easy parking of your RV. fifth wheel or travel trailer, with the other 12 offering a back-in set up. Our RV sites are gravel with fire rings/pits and grills. Dogs are welcome at the RV Campground, but must be on a leash at all times. We ask that pet owners be sure to pick up after their pets. Horses and other animals are not permitted in the RV Campground area. Free wi-fi is included for the RV Campground as is a dump station.

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    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $10 - $20 / night

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    Camper-submitted photo at The Little Park near Bloomfield, NM
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    Camper-submitted photo at The Little Park near Bloomfield, NM
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    5. The Little Park

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    Bloomfield, New Mexico

    The Little Park is a cozy, fenced and gated, community made from a residential home and 5-RV park spaces. Guests are comprised of long-term tenants and vacation-stayers. The Little Park is an RV park near Farmington, NM; located halfway between Bloomfield and Farmington.

    The Little Park is nested on a cul-de-sac with quiet neighbors. The RV park is completely fenced with gate access to the street.

    The Little Park is less than a mile on surface roads to the McGee Park & San Juan County Fairgrounds, and SunRay Park & Casino. Access to San Juan River and biking/hiking trails is also convenient.

    Perfect for your RV, camper, adventure van, THOW, or skoolie!

    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Trash
    • WiFi
    • Drinking Water

    $40 - $50 / night

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    6. Rio Chama Campground

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    Gallina, New Mexico

    Campground is closed for current season of use. Coyote Ranger District @ 575-638-5526 for current status

    The Rio Chama is a developed no-fee campground where reservations are not required. Located along the Rio Chama Wild & Scenic River, the developed campground offers a great place for families,

    Ten individual campsites each include a picnic table and a campfire ring. RV's up to 20 feet can be accommodated in only a few sites. No potable water, or hookups.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
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    • Tents
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    7. San Juan McGee Park RV Camping

    1 Review
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    Bloomfield, New Mexico
    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Trash
    • Toilets

    $10 - $30 / night

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    8. Downs RV Park

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    Farmington, New Mexico
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    9. Angel Peak RV Park

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    Bloomfield, New Mexico
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    10. Lee Acres RV Park

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    Bloomfield, New Mexico
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Recent RV Reviews near Counselor, New Mexico

157 Reviews of 37 Counselor Campgrounds


  • Reuben
    Camper-submitted photo from Theresa's RV Park and Beauty Salon
    Nov. 3, 2020

    Theresa's RV Park and Beauty Salon

    Just be ready for a "casual" experience

    This RV Park is the most haphazardly laid out place I've seen. Imagine if you had a really large lot. Near the front, you own a small beauty parlor. On your land are a couple of old mobile homes. You decide to add some RV hookups(probably 20 years ago) and you just kinda scatter them about in what is only a semblance of order. That gives you an idea. I had called a few weeks before and"reserved" a 50 amp site(there are only 2). She took my name. That was it. No confirmation#, nothing. I had a bad feeling from the start. We arrive just before 7(that's when we said we'd arrive) and both 50 amp spots were taken. She had forgotten we were coming. She offered us a 30 amp site, which for one night, was more than fine. We backed in(sites are uneven, we had to add blocks to keep our motorhome from being held in the air by the jacks) and started set up. I got my money's worth from my EMS that day! We got a reverse polarity error!!! Fortunately, the site near us(unused) was close enough I could run my power cable that way, and it checked out okay. After that, all was well.

    It's a very good location, on the north end of Cuba(tiny town). We grabbed take out dinner from the historic El Bruno restaurant, which was phenomenal. The next morning, we struck camp and drove away. It all worked out okay, but don't expect your reservations to be honored. Theresa is super friendly, but clearly relies only on her memory to help her with reservations. Be prepared with a Plan B, I guess, in case you show up and she's rented everything. But at$20, it's a reasonable stay.

  • Beth B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Rio Chama Campground
    Aug. 16, 2018

    Rio Chama Campground

    Great place to watch the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Train

    Rio Chama RV park in Chama, New Mexico, is at the intersection of the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad and the upper Rio Chama. A nice place to stay May 1 thru mid October. The train passing by twice a day is an exciting event and it's a short walk to the train yard.

    Pull through sites have great shade and full hookups with 30 or 50 amp electrical service. Spacious tent sites with full service restrooms nearby. Pet friendly with dog park and free wifi. A great place for fishing, train watching and relaxing.

  • M
    Camper-submitted photo from Moore's RV Park & Campground
    Jun. 13, 2021

    Moore's RV Park & Campground

    Large spaces

    This is an RV Park with many RV Spaces, tent sites, and some cabins for rent. The RV sites are easy to get into, relatively level, and have tables and grill/fire pits. There is gravel on the spaces- although they could add more gravel. Nice dog park divided into two areas so your dogs don’t have to co-mingle. There is a clean, reasonably priced laundry room and a swimming pool. The spaces are nice and wide and many have large trees for nice shade, but some don’t and have full sun. There are multiple tent sites, with tables and grills as well; along with a site for large tenting groups.

  • Hayley K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from San Juan McGee Park RV Camping
    Feb. 27, 2020

    San Juan McGee Park RV Camping

    Great for RV stopovers but that's it

    We were trying to find something before the sun went down and stopped here, but ended up moving on as they didn't have tent sites that we were interested in and we wanted a bit more seclusion. I was able to grab some info though. This campground is sort of between building of the fairgrounds.

    About the park: This is a large RV park along the San Juan River between Farmington and Bloomfield. There are over 100 dry camping sites. 574 RV spaces with electric and water hookups.The sites don't have tables or fires pits. Each of these sites is 21’ by 41’. There is a dump station on site.  There are a lot of sites on the river.

    Security patrols the area frequently.

    Lots of activities happening at the fair and close to town. 

    Showers and restrooms are by fair buildings so they are a little walk away from the sites, hence the "prefect for RV's".

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Gallo Campground — Chaco Culture National Historical Park
    Apr. 28, 2022

    Gallo Campground — Chaco Culture National Historical Park

    clean but close

    This is a fine campground kept up well with clean bathrooms and facilities.  The only real issue is how close all the sites are.  It would seem with so much room they could be spread out so you could get more of a sense of the power of the place rather than feeling so much like you were in an RV park.  There is a septic dump and water available but no hookups.  The hike at the back of the campground is a nice evening stroll and you can get cell service up on the hill behind the campground.

  • marycatmathis  ..The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Oak Point Campground
    May. 29, 2020

    Oak Point Campground

    Lovely, Beachy, Scenic

    These coordinates are a rough estimate, but this entire forrest road is filled with amazing campsites you can simply pull off and camp in. currently there’s a fire ban, so it makes it hard to stay warm at night, but the stars are amazing. it’s quiet. it’s lovely. there’s canyon walls for miles. it’s really amazing. some of these pics are from the nearby canyon that’s a bit of a walk up the road, but most are from our campground. loved our first experience camping in New Mexico!

  • j
    Camper-submitted photo from Rio Puerco Campground
    Oct. 19, 2017

    Rio Puerco Campground

    Seems remote and abandoned

    This is a 4 spot campground with 2 of the spots good for RVs and 2 for tents. Each has a fire ring and log table but most of the benches on the tables are collapsed or gone so bring chairs. Beautiful stream running through. Road here is great for kids biking. Waterfalls abound but only if you can bushwack up the Rio Puerco.

  • James F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Pine Main Campground — Navajo Lake State Park
    Apr. 22, 2022

    Pine Main Campground — Navajo Lake State Park

    Tight close together sites

    Navajo Lake State park is situated on a relatively big lake for New Mexico standards. The campsites are relatively small and close together. Also bring plenty of leveling materials because several of the sites are uneven. The views from some of the sites are beautiful. Getting to the lake is a steep and rocky walk or a short drive to the marina. Most of the sites don’t have water or electricity. Pine campground is the only one from my recollection. Probably a mad house during regular season and relatively quiet off season. The marina has services and we didn’t use any of them.

  • James B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Theresa's RV Park and Beauty Salon
    Dec. 21, 2023

    Theresa's RV Park and Beauty Salon

    Overnight stay

    Stopped on our way to Moab. Needed an overnight stay and wanted hookups to dump and get some water.
    Theresa’s worked for us. Theresa was really nice and we came in at dark. $30 got us a pull through site with water sewer and 50 amp electric. 30 amp also available.
    Spot was gravel/ground up asphalt, bit actually close to level.
    It was chilly (low 30s) at night but water still turned on.
    There is some highway noise but we got a good nights sleep.

  • Shari  G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Gallo Campground — Chaco Culture National Historical Park
    Jun. 5, 2024

    Gallo Campground — Chaco Culture National Historical Park

    Absolutely worth the effort!

    This campground is not easy to get to, so get your head around that. The last 5 miles of the unpaved road getting to the park boundary will be a challenge, so take it slllooow. It is worth it, and you’ll have fewer crowds at this amazing place. 

    The campground is similar to many national parks, with nicely spaced out, no hook up campsites. The toilets are clean and well maintained, flush toilets, and sinks, but no showers.  Water is available throughout the campground, and there’s a big sink for dumping your dish water. 

    The campground is ideal for solar power, as is the New Mexico weather.  We also had no problem connecting with Starlink, but there was no LTE or phone service to speak of. 

    Hiking in the park is simply stunning. With the ruins of the Chaco Culture all around, you can pick your adventure or simply drive the park loop road, stopping to wander through the remains of this vibrant place that was once the heart of a vast cultural empire. 

    Cycling is also a great option -- bike/ hike your way around the park from the campground. The visitor’s center is good, and worth spending some time in.  The closest town with services is a long long way away, in any direction, so come prepared with your supplies, food, etc. 

    There is a convenience store/ gas station about 20 miles out, but the drive back along the rough road will take an hour in an RV.  

    This park is so worth a visit and the campground makes it easy to stay for as long as you can to soak up the solitude of this simply amazing place!

  • Charlene H.
    Camper-submitted photo from Cottonwood Campground - Navajo Lake
    Aug. 12, 2019

    Cottonwood Campground - Navajo Lake

    Walk to the river

    Several sites with concrete pad, table, electric, fire ring, shade and water. Crowded but sites are tucked away. Can be a little loud at night with all the RVs running. River is a short walk from most sites and about 20 mins driving to the marina.

  • Katriza L.
    Camper-submitted photo from Fenton Lake State Park — Fenton Lake Fishing Area (and Dam)
    Oct. 20, 2020

    Fenton Lake State Park — Fenton Lake Fishing Area (and Dam)

    One of our favorite places to go camping!

    I’ve been coming to Fenton Lake for camping with family since I was little and we’ve always loved it. It’s beautiful and well taken care of. Park rangers are always making their rounds and always friendly and helpful. Plenty of tent sites; only a few have some good privacy. Not many electrical hookups though. Trash bins and vault toilets are usually close by. Love the trail that runs along the side of the camp and the stream that runs adjacent to the campsites. Fishing is fun but get there early because spots fill up quickly. Only downfall I’ve seen is that theres only one water spigot and it’s right at the lake.

  • R
    Camper-submitted photo from Pine Main Campground — Navajo Lake State Park
    May. 11, 2022

    Pine Main Campground — Navajo Lake State Park

    A beautiful view; not a great Campground

    It says you need to reserve your space online, so we did. We've got to back in site overlooking the marina and Navajo Lake. It's a very beautiful view. We have Water and Electric hookups and a shaded picnic table. We're in site d46. About a hundred yards from the bathhouse. Probably the worst design shower I've seen. The handicap shower is about 20 ft long and has a bench and some hooks to hang your clothes on. The other shower is about 6 ft long with no bench and no hooks. The water turns on with one of those time nozzles. You get about 10 seconds each time you push it in. And there are no shower curtains so everything gets wet while you shower. It is at 6000 FT elevation so we are getting used to that. There are some spots with shade trees.

  • Tammy J.
    Camper-submitted photo from Cottonwood Campground - Navajo Lake
    Aug. 26, 2018

    Cottonwood Campground - Navajo Lake

    State campground with good access to San Juan River fly fishing

    This is a campground that has access to the San Juan River below the Navajo Dam. There is direct access to bait Waters as the campground is on the river. The Quality Waters, which are catch and release and barbless fly fishing only, are a short drive away. This campground has shade, which is nice because the summer sun is very intense. It has hookups and is RV friendly, with both drive through and driveway sites available. The campground has bathrooms facilities, but NO SHOWERS. The campground is accessed by a rough dirt road, which may present an issue for some people. Overall, we really enjoyed our time here and we recommend this campground.

  • Jennifer H.
    Camper-submitted photo from Rio Puerco Campground
    Jul. 13, 2016

    Rio Puerco Campground

    Pecos, NM

    New Mexico is just beautiful and this park really brings that to life. Its a great place for fishing, camping, hiking and breath taking river veiws. Love every picture I took here.

  • Kelly H.
    Camper-submitted photo from Horse Thief Campground
    Jan. 8, 2024

    Horse Thief Campground

    Quiet & Peaceful and very convenient!

    Owners Wayne & Yolanda have created a space for camping with desert all around.  It was a great place to see the annular eclipse and , most importantly, a safe place to leave our trailer so we didn't have to take it on the rough road into Chaco Culture Heritage Site.  

    There are no amenities and during the eclipse we were charged 40.00/nt.  However, the space was fairly level and the owners were lovely folks, very hospitable.  I'd definitely recommend utilizing their evolving campground while visiting Chaco.

  • Hayley K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Angel Peak Scenic View Campground
    Feb. 27, 2020

    Angel Peak Scenic View Campground

    Perfect Hidden Gem when visiting Bisti Badlands

    Access to the Angel Peak Scenic Area is off US Highway 550, 15 miles south of Bloomfield on County Road 7175. Follow the gravel road along the canyon rim for approximately six miles to reach the campground. It is important to note the gravel road may become dangerous in bad weather. 

    First of picnic areas is a mile down a gravel road. Many RV's seem to be using this for boondocking. I don't blame them, but try and keep them open for day trippers if possible. The Picnic areas are on the rim of the canyon. The campground is 6 miles down the same road.

     Three picnic areas and a campground are located along the canyon rim overlooking Angel Peak and the Kutz Canyon badlands. Three picnic areas(Sage, Castle Rock, and Cliffs). In total there are seven developed sites located along the rim road. Each site has a shelter, tables on a concrete slab, a gravel pathway, and a fire grate. Trash cans are located in all three picnic areas. There are vault toilets available at both Sage and Cliffs picnic areas. These are BLM sites and are incredibly well maintained in the Winter. No electrical hookups or water is available.

    Angel Peak Campground has nine sites available for tent camping. They each have picnic tables on a concrete underfoot, gravel pathways, and fire grates. Picnic shelters are located at three campsites; two with single shelters and one with a double shelter that seems to be a great spot for larger groups. Two accessible vault toilets and trash receptacles are in the campground. 

    There is a nature trail that heads though light brush and along the rim to a beautiful bench that overlooks the incredible canyon.

  • Dennis P.
    Camper-submitted photo from Angel Peak Scenic View Campground
    Oct. 21, 2021

    Angel Peak Scenic View Campground

    Stunning view

    It looks like a miniature Grand Canyon. Striations in the rock show its sedimentary origin, and the erosion reveals voids under the layers. We camped on the rim where the bottom drops out precipitously. Hikes along the sheer cliffs test the meddle and nerve of brave hikers.

    About New Mexico sunrises and sunsets, there are two shows daily, no reservations required!

  • Noel L.
    Camper-submitted photo from Moore's RV Park & Campground
    Sep. 10, 2024

    Moore's RV Park & Campground

    Old KOA but better

    This is not desert Rose campground but Morris campground. An old KOA from the '70s. Very well maintained and clean. Very friendly staff and helpful. Would stay again.

  • A
    Camper-submitted photo from Gallo Campground — Chaco Culture National Historical Park
    Sep. 13, 2021

    Gallo Campground — Chaco Culture National Historical Park

    Must see

    It’s out in the middle of nowhere. The camp grounds are actually fairly nice, flush toilets with AC but no hook ups and no showers. The tough part is getting there, plan for at least a 1 1/2 hour drive on washboard dirt roads. Once you get there, they have paved roads throughout the park. Sites are amazing.

  • Brett H.
    Camper-submitted photo from Sims Mesa Campground — Navajo Lake State Park
    Apr. 24, 2021

    Sims Mesa Campground — Navajo Lake State Park

    The quieter side of Navajo Lake

    The quieter side of Navajo Lake State Park, this is a nice, clean campground with pull through and tent sites (elec and non) close to Sims marina. Nothing spectacular and a bit remote, so not a place I would seek out necessarily. Keep in mind that this requires a little more driving to get to, so if you’re just passing through, be mindful that it’s ~17 miles from highway 64.

    Pros:

    • Quieter, seems less crowded than reg marina side of park
    • A good mix of pull through and tent sites with plenty of room to drive in. Tent sites are multi level in a few cases (tables and pits are a short level below parking spot)
    • Lake views for some spots (seem to be partial as trees do block some parts of view)
    • Reasonably spaced, not super private but that is pretty much any paid campground
    • Cleanish bathrooms and pit toilets, a little smelly on our visit and had no soap to wash hands (not in peak season, so think campgrounds are a little understaffed with no camp host until mid may)

    Cons:

    • A bit of a haul/remote if you’re just stopping through on way west through NM
  • marycatmathis  ..The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Oak Point Campground
    Jun. 17, 2020

    Oak Point Campground

    yet another amazing site at Oak Point

    I've stayed here twice now since being in New Mexico. This site is right on the water, overlooks the canyon, and is close to a hike to the right side of the canyon through a dried up riverbed. I *love* staying here. It's so peaceful, quiet, enough trees to keep you shaded from the harsh sun here. The road is runner friendly, so you can go on a jog if you like. Its definitely a campsite for people looking to strictly hang out. 

    views and sunsets are EPIC. Stay here instead of the packed Rio Chama campground if you're a casual camper who doesn't need amenities. And pick up your toilet paper so this place stays nice!

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Gallo Campground — Chaco Culture National Historical Park
    May. 28, 2018

    Gallo Campground — Chaco Culture National Historical Park

    The Sounds of Silence from the Peopke passing through a Thousand Years Ago

    Chaco Canyon is my favorite camping spot. The campground is hard to reach down a pot holed dirt road, good for small RV’s and car camping and once you arrive, it’s hard to leave. There is no water or electric at the camp sites, as is true with most western national parks, but the bathroom close by is heated for the cold desert nights of October and the thousands of rooms of ruin are still a mystery to archeologists who continue to study the Oueblo people who lived here.

  • Jennifer M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness | Dispersed Camping
    May. 31, 2023

    Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness | Dispersed Camping

    Backcountry adventure

    We had the goal of exploring New Mexico back country and Bisti, which we did! The Dyrt directions to the trailhead here are perfect. There were a few folks camping at the parking lot and there is a relatively clean pit toilet there though bring TP. We drove past the lot and got over a ditch no problem with our Tacoma. Past the second lot there is dispersed camping. We picked a great spot on the left. Nearby our spot 100 yards were very cool rock formations. We hiked in the badlands and found some neat formations and petrified wood though nothing like the beautiful photos published online. It was still worth it for the unique experience. We did a 6 mile out/back hike with 2 dogs. Flat but hot and windy at times. Some of the wind got intense at our camp spot. All in all this is a worthwhile experience if you like getting off the beaten path and exploring something different. We drove from here to Alien Throne. GPS was spotty but got us there and we had on/off service in Bisti.

  • Susan L.
    Camper-submitted photo from Cottonwood Campground - Navajo Lake
    Jun. 25, 2022

    Cottonwood Campground - Navajo Lake

    Right on the San Juan River

    The campground is reached via 511 to 173 (top of the hill when you see The Sportsman Bar and Grill and a scenic drive). Wind through the little town of Navajo Dam, cross the river and  then you turn on Rd 4280, which is approximately 2 miles of rough washboard gravel. This takes you to the park entrance which is nicely paved. The entrance is currently under construction as of my visit and there is heavy machinery moving earth to make a more elevated entrance road. The need for this was evidenced by signs of washouts on the existing entrance road. However, this construction has nothing to do with the rough gravel road leading to the park entrance road.

    Once inside, this campground is a big loop with 47 campsites coming off like spokes on a wheel. The inside sites have views of the other sites across the circle. The outside loop sites are more private.

    Overall, the campground is nicely shaded by large cottonwoods and many of the sites back right up to the river. There is a decent amount of space between sites. A few don't have much in the way of vegetation between them, so not much privacy for those. There are back in and pull through sites. Also a dump on site and a group site. Hookups for water and electric. I used the restrooms and they were clean and adequate. Not sure if there were shower facilities. I didn't use them.

    There is a paved trail to the river with benches for relaxing and taking in the beauty of the San Juan and there is a trailhead at the end of Rd 4280, but I didn't hike it.

    I had zero Verizon cell service. Had to drive up to The Sportsman Bar and Grill in Navajo Dam to get a signal.

    This is a fly fishers paradise as you can wade right into the river, fish and then walk back to your campsite with your catch.

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cottonwood Campground - Navajo Lake
    Mar. 9, 2023

    Cottonwood Campground - Navajo Lake

    Great spot for winter fishing and birding

    This campground is an excellent location for winter fishing and birding. The restrooms are clean and heated. There are many available sites with hookups. Unless you are lucky on the weather, it is best to have a heater for your tent or camper.

    The local "camp robber" bird is a white breasted nuthatch, which is a first for me.

    There is a trail on the north side of the river leading up the Texas Hole that is walkable, but in poor repair. There are some sections where the trail is lost.

    I expect the new bridge will be completed soon, it looks like they are only waiting on warmer weather so they can lay the asphalt.


Guide to Counselor

RV camping near Counselor, New Mexico, offers a variety of options for travelers seeking adventure and relaxation in the great outdoors. With well-equipped parks and stunning landscapes, it's a perfect getaway for RV enthusiasts.

Most parks have electrical and sewer hookups

Some prices for RV Parks range from $20 to $30

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which is the most popular RV campsite near Counselor, NM?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular RV campground near Counselor, NM is Moore's RV Park & Campground with a 4.7-star rating from 6 reviews.

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