Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Datil, NM

Looking for the best pet-friendly campgrounds near Datil? Find the best information on pet-friendly campsites and dispersed camping near Datil, including sites, reviews, and tips for getting the most out of your camping experience. These scenic and easy-to-reach Datil campsites are perfect for camping with dogs.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Datil, NM (13)

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    1. Swingle Canyon

    2 Reviews
    5 Photos
    9 Saves
    Datil, New Mexico
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
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    3. Pie Town RV Park

    3 Reviews
    3 Photos
    2 Saves
    Datil, New Mexico
    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Trash
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    5. El Caso

    4 Reviews
    33 Photos
    15 Saves
    Quemado, New Mexico
    • Pets
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Tent Cabin
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    6. The Box Recreation Area

    10 Reviews
    27 Photos
    150 Saves
    Socorro, New Mexico

    The 640-acre Box Recreation Area is a highly scenic, rugged area which is very popular for technical rock climbing and bouldering. The five cliffs on either side of this box canyon provide popular rock climbing for even highly skilled technical climbers. Challenging climbing opportunities include the Waterfall Wall, Corner Block and the Fillet a Papillon Wall.

    There is a developed parking area with a trailhead, kiosks, and restroom. Drinking water is not available.

    Special Rules: Camping in designated sites only. No shooting of weapons. Remember, that climbing is a high-risk activity. For safety, climbers should not attempt climbs beyond their abilities.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Dispersed
    • Toilets
    • Alcohol
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      Camper-submitted photo from Juniper Campground (Quemado Lake) — Gila National Forest
      Camper-submitted photo from Juniper Campground (Quemado Lake) — Gila National Forest
      Camper-submitted photo from Juniper Campground (Quemado Lake) — Gila National Forest
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      8. Juniper Campground (Quemado Lake) — Gila National Forest

      3 Reviews
      15 Photos
      1 Save
      Quemado, New Mexico

      Overview

      Juniper Campground is Quemado Ranger District's most popular campground. It offers electric RV hookups (no water, no sewer), leveled tent sites, and easy lake access. This campground is a mix of first come, first served sites and reservable sites. For more information, you can visit our website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/gila/recarea/?recid=1964

      Recreation

      Recreational opportunities include fishing and boating on Quemado Lake, hiking forest and lakeside trails, and RV and tent camping.____

      Facilities

      Recreational opportunities include fishing and boating on Quemado Lake, hiking forest and lakeside trails, and RV and tent camping.____

      Natural Features

      Lake Access/ Forested / Unrestricted Night Sky Views

      contact_info

      For facility specific information, please call (575) 773-4678.

      Nearby Attractions

      El Caso I-3 Campgrounds El Caso 4 & 5 Campgrounds Pi__on Campground Quemado Lake and Day Use Area Boat Ramp at Quemado Lake__

      Charges & Cancellations

      Cancellation Policy: __A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Reservable
      • RVs
      • Tents

      $15 / night

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      9. San Lorenzo Canyon

      6 Reviews
      32 Photos
      114 Saves
      Polvadera, New Mexico

      This is primitive camping.

      San Lorenzo Canyon is jointly managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Bureau of Land Management as a primitive recreation area. This scenic east-west canyon offers ample outdoor opportunities for hiking and primitive camping. Not only a destination for hikers, the Canyon offers outstanding opportunities for photographers. Millions of years of Earth’s history unfold in San Lorenzo Canyon, a picturesque area of sandstone cliffs, arches, and hoodoos. The cottonwoods indicate there may have been a reliable water source at one time in the area. The area has remnants of old ranches and homesteads; springs and tiny creeks are hidden in the canyon bottoms and washes. High clearance and/or 4-wheel drive vehicles are recommended. There are no restrooms or drinking water.

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • RVs
      • Tents
      • Standard (Tent/RV)
      • Alcohol
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      10. Mujeres Valley Campground

      3 Reviews
      15 Photos
      28 Saves
      Quemado, New Mexico

      This property was obtained around 60+ years ago via the Homestead Act by a family who we have become very close friends with. Over the last 60 years it's only been used sparingly as grazing land for cattle. Since we've obtained the land we've been focused on learning it's history from those who have been here the longest while also being proud BIPOC owners of land in this area. We've also connected with the original people's of this land who were here during the time the land was colonized. We've found ceremonial and everyday pottery, crystals, and underground caves throughout the surrounding properties which we own.

      Over the last 2 years we've learned about the Redwoods that have been wiped out of the area and that the mountain is eroding quickly. It has become our mission to plant indigenous plants and trees that are extinct from the area, reviving the plant like, reviving the mountain and doing what we can to encourage the water table to rise! Our plans for the 12 acres the campground occupies is to add an outdoor shower that can be used all year, installing solar powered water heaters & bathrooms as well as establishing a community meeting space and a greenhouse where we can host gardening classes and provide fresh fruits and veggies in this food desert! This land is sacred and we intend to continue treating it as such!

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Reservable
      • ADA Access
      • Tents
      • Group

      $15 - $25 / night

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    Recent Dog-Friendly Reviews in Datil

    45 Reviews of 13 Datil Campgrounds


    • TThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Swingle Canyon
      Dec. 20, 2024

      Swingle Canyon

      Overnight stay

      Easily found the dispersed sights from the app. Spent a very quiet night nestled back off the highway under the stars.

    • Bradley K.
      Camper-submitted photo from The Box Recreation Area
      Jul. 14, 2024

      The Box Recreation Area

      Great spot to overnight off I-25

      This was a lovely spot to overnight just about 20 minutes off I-25 near Socorro NM. Great views and incredible star gazing. This is an important rock climbing destination and there are several hiking trails if have more time than we did.

    • JThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Jackson Park Campground
      Jun. 17, 2024

      Jackson Park Campground

      Quiet-ish and convenient

      Stayed here one night. Only saw one other person out here. It’s the middle of June, so I think all of the NOBO CDT hikers have come and gone. It’s close to the not-very-busy highway. Easily accessible when dry, almost certainly would require AWD/4WD if muddy.

    • Roger W.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from El Caso
      May. 4, 2024

      El Caso

      Only CG at Rec Area Open in April

      El Casi CG in Rec Area: Past the lake with large campsites. This is the only campground open in the rec area during our April visit.
      (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good

      (71 yr olds in 17’ trailer.)

      Overall Rating: 4 for large sites. However, our site was trashy . Toilets are only moderately clean. Warnings are posted that no OHV allowed . A large group has camped at one end of the campground using Senegal sites. . Looks like it works out well. Price 2023: Free Security: None Usage during visit: 1/4 full Site Privacy: No Site Spacing: Large sites, well spaced. Pad surface: dirt SITE CLEANLINESS: most sites I noticed were trashy. We needed to pick up trash at our site upon arrival. Reservations: First come first serve Campground Noise: Quiet Outside Road Noise: Gravel access road along side of the campground. Some sites near this access road may get a little dusty, I suppose, during dryer times of the year Through Traffic in campground: no Electric Hookup: no Sewer Hookup: no Dump Station: At Pynon campground, which is not open until May. Charge for dog thing is going up for five dollars to $15 in. Potable Water Available: not at the campground. Generators: yes Bathroom: pit toilets. Not as clean as they should be. Supplied. Showers: no Pull Throughs: yes Cell Service (AT&T): no Setting: under scattered trees. Recent Weather: very cool nights Solar: yes Insects: no Host: no Rig Size: any size Sites: sites are not numbered

    • AThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Swingle Canyon
      Apr. 28, 2024

      Swingle Canyon

      A perfect and quiet stay

      Very close to the main road, few spots and some with firepits, we were only 3 cars staying for the night. Perfect for an immersive night in a beautiful forest, we saw a group of deers in the late afternoon. No toilet no water. Def recommend.

    • TThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from The Box Recreation Area
      Dec. 17, 2023

      The Box Recreation Area

      Beautiful

      Very easy to get to, went up the hill past the cattle guard. Didn’t see anyone else in my 4 night camp. The sunsets and sunrises are amazing. Will def come back

    • Fuller C.
      Camper-submitted photo from Mujeres Valley Campground
      Aug. 3, 2023

      Mujeres Valley Campground

      Wonderful camping site

      At first, I was quite hesitant to choose this place because I felt it was quite deserted and I was alone, but everything was fine and even wonderful, I will definitely come back here. I also camped here overnight and I had a great time here playing kick the buddy, you should come here too.

    • Dennis P.
      Camper-submitted photo from Bear Trap Campground
      Jul. 27, 2023

      Bear Trap Campground

      Burned!

      Th e area has been burned in the 2022 fires. The road was closed for a long time, and if it is open now, there will be floods in the burn scar. Check with the Forest Service for more info before you go. Mimbres Ranger District of the Gila National Forest.

    • A
      Camper-submitted photo from Armijo Springs Campground
      May. 28, 2023

      Armijo Springs Campground

      Quiet secluded and low use in Spring

      Armijo Springs is a quiet secluded free campground with a vault toilet (low maintenance due to its isolated location), picnic tables (5) and fire rings. No trash service so take it with you. We were here Memorial Day weekend 2023 and there was only one other quest that arrived on Saturday. There is a $5 dump and water station at Pinion campground near Quemado Lake about 15 miles (?) away. We stayed with a 17' trailer and Class B van. There is NO cell service and we had to move down the dead end road 100 yards to get a clear enough area for Starlink to partially work. Probably why few people stay here. Elk walk through camp occasionally and there is an actual spring w/ tank nearby. I don't think it runs in the drier months but it is flowing now. May/June 2023. The water could easily be filtered for personal use I think.

    • Brad P.
      Camper-submitted photo from El Caso
      May. 23, 2023

      El Caso

      Great spring time camping.

      There are 5 camping areas within this campground. We stayed in the 4th area and were the only campers. This area had two sites that could accommodate a travel trailer or motorhome. There are also two tent camping sites within this area. There is a toilet which was clean but not well stocked. Make sure to bring toilet paper. There is a dump and water station a mile away. 5.00 charge to dump. Quemado Lake is a short drive down the mountain. Several hiking trails in the area.

    • Jim S.
      Camper-submitted photo from Jackson Park Campground
      May. 4, 2023

      Jackson Park Campground

      Pit Town Jackson park

      Great free camping. No problems getting our 31 foot trailer in there. We took the road going in on the right. Plenty of places to set up. It was dry with soft sand. I used 4wheel drive just as a precaution.

    • April N.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from The Box Recreation Area
      Apr. 25, 2023

      The Box Recreation Area

      Just fine

      Stopped at the first parking area and it was flat, empty and quiet. We didn’t travel up the road to the spot the other reviewers stayed but we enjoyed the easy drive in.

    • CThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Pie Town RV Park
      Aug. 22, 2022

      Pie Town RV Park

      Pie town rv park

      This is a basic campground- has hookups on gravel but no trees, picnic tables near campsite tho they do have a nice bbq area available for people. Bathrooms are very basic and we’re not especially clean tho there was hot water. If you need hookups, this place is right on highway 60 so convenient.lots of stickers in the grass- beware if you have furry friends.

    • Alan W.
      Camper-submitted photo from Armijo Springs Campground
      Jul. 24, 2022

      Armijo Springs Campground

      Quiet and peaceful

      Quiet, only campers here on a Saturday. Tall trees, crisp fresh air. Would have stayed longer but needed to do research so need cell service. Got a little signal with a booster. If you need to disconnect this is the place.

    • S
      Camper-submitted photo from Jackson Park Campground
      May. 26, 2022

      Jackson Park Campground

      Free boondocking campsite

      Jackson Park is a free campground provided by Pie Town NM, just south of US 60. Elevation is 7,786'. I am here at the beginning of May and it's 80 degrees. No water, garbage or dumpsite available and a vault toilet has been trashed. Drive past the campground sign and you can find many places to camp. It's dusty and a little noise from the highway, other than that is private and quiet. Less than 5 minutes walking distance to eat pie. Pack it in and pack it out. Let's not lose this free campsite.

      Pie Town is noted for pies. Check out the restaurants right on US 60.

    • Randy T.
      Camper-submitted photo from San Lorenzo Canyon
      May. 23, 2022

      San Lorenzo Canyon

      Camp in the red Rock canyon

      DONT FOLLOW GOOGLE MAPS! You will end up at a closed gate with instructions on where you are supposed to go, wasting 30 mins in the process. We took a 20 ft Jayco Feather Micro travel trailer. Don't attempt unless you have 4 wheel drive and/or sand mode if you plan to pull a heavy trailer. Otherwise, most other vehicles out tent camping didn't seem to have too many problems. Camping pull off spots are numerous but beware the sand is even more treacherous. Try to pick a spot that won't require backing up maneuvers if you have a trailer. There are many campers but plenty of distance between you and the next camp site. Amazing views make it worth it. If you're trying to show off on your IG... this place is for you!

    • KThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Pie Town RV Park
      Mar. 21, 2022

      Pie Town RV Park

      Interesting town

      Just one night here. Very quiet. Everything you need to camp. The town when we visited only had one coffee shop open. Wi-Fi worked well. Easy pull thru.

    • Eric G.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from San Lorenzo Canyon
      Mar. 17, 2022

      San Lorenzo Canyon

      Beautiful New Mexico Canyon

      Although had a bit of trouble finding it (don’t trust google maps) Once finally arrived it is a widely spaced canyon that has you surrounded by rocks in a desert setting. Although a bit windy on first night because all canyon (wall protected) areas were taken. Simply gorgeous area.

    • DThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from San Lorenzo Canyon
      Mar. 11, 2022

      San Lorenzo Canyon

      Helpful direction's

      The coordinates take you to a closed off section if you use Google maps. Follow the coordinates to the exit. Make a left off to go over pass then make a right onto the frontage road. Then it's the second right that goes under the freeway. 14.5 foot clearance but it's also fairly narrow if you have a large rig. From there it's the first right onto the dirt road follow the sign. Enjoy your camp beautiful area!

    • Nikki B.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from The Box Recreation Area
      Jan. 16, 2022

      The Box Recreation Area

      Beautiful canyon

      One of my favorite places I’ve stayed. Will definitely come back!

      The bottom Box Canyon parking lot is great. It is just a large gravel parking lot, but the views are amazing! There is a bathroom at the bottom parking lot (the only bathroom)! Occasionally I got 1 bar of service.

      Instead of turning left into the parking lot, continue up the hill to find something more remote. If you cross over the cattle guard to the left, there is a large dirt pull off with an amazing view and private! We were there almost a week and only saw one other person park up there. There is no service, but walking back down the road just a bit a could find a few bars.

      Several hiking trails with beautiful views! A lot of great climbing also! Spectacular views and lots of wild life! A great place to star gaze!

      The road is used by truckers from a quarry nearby, so that can be noisy during the morning/day but is quiet at night.

    • Taylor S.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from The Box Recreation Area
      Oct. 15, 2021

      The Box Recreation Area

      Parking lot

      There are primitive camp spots down a rough dirt road right off the highway. Otherwise you are just setting up camp in the parking lot. Pretty quiet area and a vault restroom that’s door needs some TLC is available in the main parking area. Great spot if you want to get an early start on rock climbing.

    • Kolby B.
      Camper-submitted photo from The Box Recreation Area
      Sep. 27, 2021

      The Box Recreation Area

      Nice break from long drive

      Just happened upon this stop on our way home from Sedona. Nice and quiet spot with some rock climbing that we didn't have time for, unfortunately. Fire pit and vault toilets available.

    • SThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from El Caso
      Jul. 19, 2021

      El Caso

      El Caso 2…Don’t mind if I do!

      Love this site. We end up here a few times a year. This was a special occasion to celebrate life and enjoy family. It was spring break and we drove through a blizzard to find ourselves under clear skies at Quemado Lake. El Caso camp ground is a few miles into the canyon. The camp sites are spread out well, and the roads and trails are solid. The weather caught up to us and we had about four to five inches of snow fall on us overnight. It was beautiful. The slash-pit had plenty of wood to burn, and we were the only fools in the snow and on the lake. It was perfect.

    • Iz G.
      Camper-submitted photo from Juniper Campground (Quemado Lake) — Gila National Forest
      Jul. 18, 2021

      Juniper Campground (Quemado Lake) — Gila National Forest

      Cramped spots and weird picnic layouts

      The lake is beautiful and we had great neighbors, but I would not come here again. Whoever designed the campground had no business doing so. The sites are three RVs crammed into a spot made for two with everyone on top of each other. You also have to walk through each other's picnic spots to get to your picnic table (this could easily be solved if they get someone who knows what they are doing like a designer/planner to rearrange the tables logically). Only a few end spots were decent. If the person on the end spot took up more than their fair share of the spot, you had no outdoor seating in front of your rig. You also have no view in the middle. Although a nice family was next to us, they were a large family of 9 so it was always loud and busy. I also could not get a fishing license since there was no cell or internet service so I could not fish the lake which was my goal. I loved the lake but will find another due to the cramped inefficient layout of the campground.


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    Guide to Datil

    Discover the best spots for pets-allowed camping near Datil, New Mexico, where you and your furry friends can enjoy the great outdoors together.

    Pet-friendly campgrounds include Jackson Park Campground

    • At Jackson Park Campground, pets are welcome, making it a great choice for dog owners looking for a quiet retreat.
    • This campground offers a spacious area for your pets to roam, with plenty of spots to set up camp.
    • Located near Pie Town, it provides easy access to local pie shops, perfect for a sweet treat after a day of outdoor fun.

    Dog owners appreciate the amenities at Pie Town RV Park

    • Pie Town RV Park features essential amenities like drinking water and electric hookups, ensuring a comfortable stay for you and your pet.
    • The park is conveniently located right off Highway 60, making it easy to access while traveling with your furry companion.
    • While it may lack some frills, the clean facilities and friendly atmosphere make it a solid choice for pet owners.

    Dog-friendly activities while camping near Datil

    • Enjoy the serene environment at Swingle Canyon, where you can take your dog on peaceful walks and explore the nearby forest.
    • At Armijo Springs Campground, you can relax by the fire while your pet enjoys the open space and fresh air.
    • The scenic trails around El Caso provide a perfect backdrop for hiking with your dog, allowing you both to soak in the beauty of nature.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    • Which is the most popular dog-friendly campsite near Datil, NM?

      According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Datil, NM is Swingle Canyon with a 5-star rating from 2 reviews.

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