Looking for the best campgrounds near Dexter, NM? There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in, as well as sights to see and explore. You're sure to find the perfect campground for your Dexter camping trip.
$10 - $35 / night
"I bought a year pass during covid for New Mexico State park in 2019. I only used it 2 times and parks shut down. Now due to fires many parks have had to close."
"The staff does a pretty good job at trying to keep up with visitors' messes but there's still trash in a lot of places... i.e. bathroom, Lea Lake, shower, campsites."
$9 - $15 / night
"Although a bit rough around the edges, if you are traveling in SE New Mexico, this location is great for an overnighter."
"Located in Dexter, NM."
$40 - $240 / night
"It has all you need for a home base from which to explore southern New Mexico: nice showers, laundry, restrooms, common areas with books and dvd's, even bottle of pop for $2 each."
"The best part was seeing all the Canada geese and Sandhills cranes land in the fields right next to the property."
$42 - $46 / night
"Got to talk to a couple people also traveling in vans because of the proximity. Nice little Adobe hang out area that I used to cook on my grill."
"She even greeted us after hours as we walked around. Very clean spot. Nothing sketchy or out of the ordinary. Bathrooms were pretty clean as well as the shower. Wifi is 4/5 stars."
"This is about 12 miles outside Roswell.
Temps this week look to be 80’s for hi, and 50-60 for lows. The road to camp is not labeled at all.""Located directly across from Bottomless lake state park easy to get in. Flat wide open so wind can be tough. High winds warning for tonight up to 70mph gusts. Good cellar service with Verizon."
"Plenty of places to drive our utv to explore a bit even though the Polaris app shows no trails in the area."
$5 / night
"We had the place to ourselves and watched another amazing New Mexico sunset. We only stayed one night with our 45 foot fifth wheel while traveling through."
"Only 4 camp sites but overnight camping in the parking lot is allowed. great views of the sunset but not a dark sky site as Roswell, New Mexico is visible to the southwest."
"Only con is that sites were very close to one another. We stopped here to go to Carlsbad caverns."
"Site is close to highway, so lots of road noise throughout the day and night. Contained tent hexagon shelter structure was nice, allowed for contained and divided campsites."
GuideGreat rest stop if you are passing through. Its just off the highway. You can here the semi-trucks but its not a heavily traffic hwy. There are four pavilions, each with trash can, fire pit, and grill. Two clean pit toilets. The site is next to cell towers. I have att, showing 5g with full bars. Site #3 has the best view. No water source so bring plenty of water.
TravelerIf you camp there, you are guaranteed a breathtaking view. The sites are so well made that you still get some privacy with a little wall near the picnic table that blocks the view on your neighbors. Also the table is shaded. The showers are great! However, not that easy to swim in the lake on this campground. There are designated swimming areas though a few minutes drive away from the campground.
ScoutCamp sites were clean and developed. We were able to get a spot away from others easily and paid upon arrival at the self pay station. Be prepared for heavy winds and ants! Besides the uncontrollable forces of nature, it was a great site to pull off to for the night. We paid $10 for the night in the sites reserved for FCFS sites.
GuideStayed here for one night. Came in around 7pm or so and it was really difficult to find a spot because the water level was so high it had covered a lot of spots. Many spots that were open were completely covered in trash or had bags of trash just hanging out. Our site was right on the lake, but again covered with cigarettes, fishing line, and glass. Pull through spot. Almost put our tent right on top of dog poop. Very rocky and not super level. ATVs and dirt bikes rode next to us for awhile until dark. Good view, windy.
GuideWe had an okay night. Police rolled through to check an abandoned RV at midnight, nails are no joke, literally everywhere you walk. But it was very quiet and had a great view.
ScoutWe had the place to ourselves and watched another amazing New Mexico sunset. We only stayed one night with our 45 foot fifth wheel while traveling through. It was so nice that we contemplated staying longer. Beware that there are rattle snakes in the area as we watched one slither across the road at a distance. Well worth the $5!!!
RangerCampground is clean and has a great view of the lake. Shaded pavilion over every campsite picnic table. Also have good cell service (AT&T), didn’t even put up my starlink. Only a few small nit picky reasons I took off a star- sites are gravel (pad is concrete but yard is gravel, not dirt/grass) & there isn’t a designated swimming area at the lake even though you can swim, just a boat launch. You need to have a high clearance vehicle to drive down the dirt road to get to water and it’s pretty grown up. However, it was great for my dogs to swim and enjoy. Also no official check in, just go to your site and go to camp host if there is an issue.
GuideFantastic view! This place was quiet and peaceful, even with dirt bikes and ATVs on the trails! When I arrived there was one camper. I stayed for 3 days (over Easter weekend). The place filled up and some OHV showed up to play. Sun shelter over a picnic table and garbage can at each. No water, but pit toilets that were really clean.
ScoutWe didn't stay. Trash all over the place and dudes just sitting in their vehicles doing nothing. If I was armed and alone, I might have stayed.
Camping near Dexter, New Mexico, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and unique experiences. Whether you're looking for a peaceful getaway or an adventure-filled trip, there are several campgrounds to choose from.
Camping near Dexter, New Mexico, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Enjoy the great outdoors and make some unforgettable memories!
Frequently Asked Questions
According to TheDyrt.com, Dexter, NM offers a wide range of camping options, with 18 campgrounds and RV parks near Dexter, NM and 4 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Dexter, NM is Lea Lake Campground — Bottomless Lakes State Park with a 4.2-star rating from 67 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 4 free dispersed camping spots near Dexter, NM.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 2 parks near Dexter, NM that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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