Top Tent Camping near Cubero, NM

If you're looking for a place to pitch your tent near Cubero, look no further. Find the best tent camping sites near Cubero. Each tent site offers quick access to one or more of Cubero, New Mexico's most popular destinations.

Best Tent Sites Near Cubero, NM (7)

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    1. Joe Skeen Campground

    11 Reviews
    12 Photos
    31 Saves

    Accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt roads. Learn more: https://www.campendium.com/camping/boondocking-101/

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
    • Tents
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    3. Chain of Craters Hiker Hideout

    2 Reviews
    12 Photos
    4 Saves

    The Hiker Hideout is primitive, hike-in, wilderness campsites. There is no water or showers. There is an outdoor-composting toilet. The property once had a historic cabin, unfortunately the cabin and outhouse were destroyed by wildfire in 2022. The Hiker Hideout is an inholding surrounded by El Malpais National Monument, all park rules apply.

    • Reservable
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    • Toilets

    $15 / night

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      4. Lobo Canyon

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      5 Saves

      The picnic ground is located 10 miles northeast of Grants at an elevation of approximately 7,437 feet. Ponderosa pine, pinon, and juniper trees provide shade and some privacy for visitors. There is a group picnic area that was built in the 1930's by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). Remember to pay attention to road conditions and your vehicle's abilities before driving off of the main road.

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      5. Mother Bosque Gardens

      6 Reviews
      93 Photos
      42 Saves

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

      $40 - $60 / night

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      6. Ojito Wilderness

      2 Reviews
      6 Photos
      15 Saves
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      Recent Tent Reviews In Cubero

      180 Reviews of 7 Cubero Campgrounds


      • JThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Joe Skeen Campground - El Malpais NCA
        Oct. 30, 2024

        Joe Skeen Campground - El Malpais NCA

        Amazing free campground!

        This is an amazing little free first come first serve campground. Well maintained gravel roads. Each site has a nice covered picnic table with pedestal grill and fire ring. Sites can accommodate tent/car camping up to larger travel trailers/rv’s, we camped in a 30ft class c and there was a 35-40 ft bus in one site. Beware there is a large dip in the road as you enter the campground we drove through at an angle but still drug the rear bumper skids. There are pit toilets and garbage boxes but no water available.

      • 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

      • Dell P.
        Camper-submitted photo from Bluewater Lake State Park
        Jun. 24, 2024

        Bluewater Lake State Park

        WINDY

        Campgrounds easy to access.  I did not have a site reservation, buit there were lots of vacent pads available.   Nice view of the lake.   Only drawback was the all night  incessant  winds.  They were strong, gusty and loud.  So strong they collapsed my tent on top of me. Notmuch sleep that night.  It might have been where I was (pad 44),  They were still strong in the morning, but I noticed they were less/non existant at the campsites near the main entrance.  Just bewaye and be prepared.

      • MThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Joe Skeen Campground
        May. 17, 2024

        Joe Skeen Campground

        Surprised!

        Was pleasantly surprised by how nice this free campground was. Each site has a covered picnic table, grill, fire pit & garbage bin. They are spaced out nicely. There are pit toilets, but no water or dump facilities. These fill up fast, so come early. Most people leave early in the morning, so if you can get here before noon, you may get lucky. We arrived around 11 am & there were only 2 sites open. The road coming in was a bit rough and has quite a deep dip in the road. We were here in April and it stayed full.

      • Stuart O.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Enchanted Trails RV Park & Trading Post
        Apr. 23, 2024

        Enchanted Trails RV Park & Trading Post

        Good place on the old Route 66

        We used it as a home base to explore greater ABQ, so it was all we needed.  Staff very friendly, and a nice little shop.  Sites are level hardscrabble, typical of NM lowlands.  They were having trouble with the WiFi for our particular loop, but have enough options to overcome such problems.

      • Lauren M.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Cibola National Forest Lobo Canyon Campground
        Apr. 22, 2024

        Cibola National Forest Lobo Canyon Campground

        Beautiful dispersed

        Great quiet dispersed camp ground. There were plenty of spots to choose from. The surrounding area is gorgeous! The camp spot is nestled in the trees and has plenty of shade for the summer months. Currently in April the picnic area was closed.

      • Candy's Catmobile RV Life-Utube S.
        Camper-submitted photo from Joe Skeen Campground - El Malpais NCA
        Apr. 18, 2024

        Joe Skeen Campground - El Malpais NCA

        Best dispersed camping you'll find! Some cell service, read review

        I enjoyed my week at Joe Skeen in April 2024. If you camp near the top of the loop, overlooking the road below you'll get some cell service. I was in camp site 8 and have Tmobile I had 5G 2 bars, but it came in and out. I was still able to stream and use my phone hot spot. Nice cement pads with picnic tables, pavillion, fire pit and BBQ stands. Vault toilets with trash bins, but NO WATER! Be careful if you're towing anything, as my trailer bottomed out and bent the jack stand on my brand new car hauler trailer at the gulley in the road on the way into the campground. They should fill that in!! Check out my Utube journey's at: Candy's Catmobile RV Life on Utube. (:

      • J
        Camper-submitted photo from Bluewater Lake State Park
        Apr. 11, 2024

        Bluewater Lake State Park

        Nice find

        Great campground. Not far off I-40. Lots of sites. Most have a level, gravel tent pad, table and fire ring. Vault toilets in abundance. One bathroom with sinks and flush toilets. Separate shower house was closed when we were here. Some electric sites. Some large level pull thrus. Most sites have at least a glimpse of the lake. There were horses roaming through the campground. Mostly empty this April midweek. Good trails for hiking. I only saw one water pump in the park. There is an EV charging station.

      • April W.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Grants-Cibola Sands KOA
        Mar. 29, 2024

        Grants-Cibola Sands KOA

        Best stay! Amazing and clean free showers!

        Not sure if my last one saved, this campground was awesome!! Clean facilities, free showers, free breakfast!

      • April W.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Grants-Cibola Sands KOA
        Mar. 29, 2024

        Grants-Cibola Sands KOA

        Fantastic bathrooms, showers, laundry and free breakfast!

        We just stopped by overnight, but they have amazing FREE showers, very cheap laundry services, amazing views, FrEE breakfast. Awesome KOA!!

      • Jayston M.
        Camper-submitted photo from Mother Bosque Gardens
        Mar. 2, 2024

        Mother Bosque Gardens

        Wonderful hybrid camping concept

        Airbnb for tent camping, overnight parking for van camping, full access to home amenities - this was exactly what we needed for a one night stop. The hosts were quick to respond, communicative, warm and accommodating; the site is peaceful and has a genuinely good energy. I love the whole setup and would definitely stay there again.

      • S
        Camper-submitted photo from Grants-Cibola Sands KOA
        Feb. 11, 2024

        Grants-Cibola Sands KOA

        My favourite KOA yet!

        Had a lovely 1 night stay. The toilets & showers are unisex however they’re in individual little “restrooms” so there are not any gaps in the door etc, it’s your own little bathroom. Staff were lovely, smaller campground compared to other KOAs but perfect for our little RV. They also did a free breakfast!

      • KThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Joe Skeen Campground - El Malpais NCA
        Dec. 30, 2023

        Joe Skeen Campground - El Malpais NCA

        Great free camping spot!

        This is a great campground! We came in with a 34' toy hauler and there was plenty of spots that would accommodate our size. Their website says there are spots to accommodate up to 50'. There are 10 spots and it is first come, first serve, so make sure you get here early. At the end of December, there were plenty of open spots. There is a little dip when you turn off the main road which we made it through without any issues. Campground was clean, had outhouses, and covered seating areas. Great find!

      • DThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Joe Skeen Campground
        Dec. 30, 2023

        Joe Skeen Campground

        Not far from I-40

        Not too far from I-40.  The campground was clean and free.  Even though this was the off-season and a weekday, it was almost full.

      • vincent M.
        Camper-submitted photo from El Morro National Monument
        Nov. 14, 2023

        El Morro National Monument

        What should you do

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      • vincent M.
        Camper-submitted photo from Ojo Redondo
        Nov. 14, 2023

        Ojo Redondo

        This campground was

        This campground was gorgeous and well-maintained. The only disadvantage is that if there were a large number of people, it would not be very private. If you have the time, I have discovered a very interesting game called geometry dash lite that you are welcome to join and play with me.

      • mThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Bluewater Lake State Park
        Aug. 6, 2023

        Bluewater Lake State Park

        Nice camp

        Various campsite types at this lakeside park. Most are non electric but I got an electric site as it was hot. A few trails and a nice family atmosphere. Unfortunately lake was choked with algae (seasonal) so I didn’t swim. Also some trash around. Good prices and sites though.

      • Beck W.
        Camper-submitted photo from Joe Skeen Campground
        Aug. 4, 2023

        Joe Skeen Campground

        Very nice

        Very quiet and easy to get to. We arrived at 9:30pm and there were still several spots open. Each spot has a flat dirt area and a large covered area with a picnic table. There are clean vault toilets and trash bins. It was dead quiet from the time we arrived until we left at 1:30pm the next day even though there were campers close by. The surrounding landscape was beautiful. Unfortunately, we didn't have time to check out the trails or anything nearby.

      • Kurt O.
        Camper-submitted photo from Joe Skeen Campground - El Malpais NCA
        Jul. 17, 2023

        Joe Skeen Campground - El Malpais NCA

        Great camping area

        This is a great area to camp in.... but not in the summer, there is no shade for tent people. This would be a perfect spot for spring and fall. We stayed in the northwest camping site that was about 25 feet from the cliff overlooking 117. Perfect spot. The ground is hard and required a Mason bit and cordless drill to set tent stakes.

      • SThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Bluewater Lake State Park
        Jun. 16, 2023

        Bluewater Lake State Park

        Pretty NM Sunset

        Area is very well maintained! Restrooms and showers were immaculate.

        Watch out for the wild horses and their droppings.

        Plenty of spots if you’re sleeping in a hammock.



      Guide to Cubero

      Camping near Cubero, New Mexico, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and unique experiences. Whether you're looking for a quiet spot to relax or a place to explore, there are several campgrounds that cater to different needs.

      What to do:

      • Hiking: There are great trails nearby, especially around Joe Skeen Campground - El Malpais NCA. One reviewer mentioned, "The hikes are nice because the water is low you can walk all the way around the lake almost."
      • Fishing: Bluewater Lake State Park Campground is a popular spot for fishing. A camper noted, "Nice view of the lake," making it a perfect place to cast a line.
      • Exploring: Check out the Ice Cave & Bandera Volcano for a unique adventure. One visitor shared, "The trail views are incredible and it's secluded and peaceful," highlighting the beauty of the area.

      What campers like:

      • Clean facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the campgrounds. One reviewer at Grants KOA Journey said, "Clean facilities, free showers, free breakfast!" This is a big plus for families and travelers.
      • Quiet atmosphere: Many campers enjoy the peacefulness of places like Joe Skeen Campground. A visitor mentioned, "It was dead quiet from the time we arrived until we left," making it a great spot for relaxation.
      • Friendly staff: Campers often mention the helpfulness of the staff. At Route 66 RV Resort, one guest said, "Staff were lovely," which adds to the overall experience.

      What you should know:

      • Limited amenities: Some campgrounds, like Joe Skeen Campground, do not have drinking water or showers. A camper noted, "There are clean vault toilets and trash bins," but be prepared to bring your own supplies.
      • Reservations recommended: Many sites fill up quickly, especially during peak seasons. One reviewer at Grants KOA Journey advised, "Make sure you get here early," to secure a spot.
      • Weather considerations: The winds can be strong at places like Bluewater Lake State Park Campground. A camper warned, "Only drawback was the all-night incessant winds," so be prepared for changing weather conditions.

      Tips for camping with families:

      • Choose family-friendly campgrounds: Look for places like Route 66 RV Resort, which has amenities like a pool and dog washing facilities. One family shared, "The pool is resort style with hot tub," making it fun for kids.
      • Plan for activities: Bring games and outdoor toys to keep kids entertained. A reviewer at Grants KOA Journey mentioned, "Playground for the kiddos," which is a great way to keep them active.
      • Pack snacks and meals: Having food ready can save time and keep everyone happy. One camper noted, "Dinner available to order from resident kitchen," which is a convenient option for families.

      Tips from RVers:

      • Check site sizes: Make sure your RV fits the campground's sites. A reviewer at Joe Skeen Campground mentioned, "There are spots to accommodate up to 50'," which is helpful for larger rigs.
      • Be cautious on the roads: Some campgrounds have rough access roads. One RV traveler warned, "The road coming in was a bit rough and has quite a deep dip," so be prepared for that.
      • Utilize amenities: Take advantage of facilities like showers and laundry at places like Grants KOA Journey. A visitor said, "The toilets & showers are unisex however they’re in individual little restrooms," which adds privacy.

      Camping near Cubero, New Mexico, offers a variety of experiences for everyone. Whether you're looking for adventure or relaxation, there's something for every camper.

      Frequently Asked Questions

      • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Cubero, NM?

        According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Cubero, NM is Joe Skeen Campground with a 4.5-star rating from 11 reviews.

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