Best Cabin Camping near El Morro National Monument in New Mexico

Cabin camping is an amazing way to experience El Morro National Monument, while still enjoying a little rustic luxury. Finding a cozy cabin in New Mexico has never been easier. Each cabin offers quick access to one or more of El Morro National Monument's most popular destinations.

Best Cabin Sites Near El Morro National Monument, NM (6)


Recent Cabin Reviews in El Morro National Monument

108 Reviews of 6 El Morro National Monument Campgrounds


  • LThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from USA RV Park
    Oct. 26, 2024

    USA RV Park

    Wide Open and Level

    Some shade. Clean facilities. Close parking even though the park isn’t full this time of year. The Albuquerque Balloon Festival was a couple of weeks ago. American pride shown here! Great camp store.

  • Lisa M.
    Camper-submitted photo from USA RV Park
    Aug. 27, 2024

    USA RV Park

    Clean and reasonably priced

    Stayed here for one night on our way up to Farmington. Staff was very pleasant. We paid $41 for electric and water. Site was very nice and flat. Did have showers,pool, Wi-fi and laundry

  • Glen C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from USA RV Park
    Jul. 8, 2024

    USA RV Park

    Clean, organized, and reasonably priced

    Needed an overnight stay along Interstate 40 in New Mexico.  Check-in was quick and easy, the sites are arranged so that RV doors are not facing the neighbor's sewage pipe, which is something I always appreciate.  Most of the sites are pull-through.  The park is well laid out and covered with an attractive reddish-brown gravel.  The facilities were clean, the staff was pleasant.  The park felt safe though the neighborhood around it is economically distressed.  The park is family friendly; there is a dog-park, a nice pool, and attractive common area near the office with tables and statuary with a cute bear theme.  The only negatives are not under the control of the park: trains pass by frequently day and night, and in the evening the mosquitos are voracious.  My wife and I agree that we would return here.

  • Casey M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from USA RV Park
    Jun. 29, 2024

    USA RV Park

    AMAZIN

    This was an amazing place. Super family friendly. Amazingly helpful staff. I forgot my airpump for the bed and they gave me one they had so I could use it. Truly nice people.

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

    Bluewater Lake State Park Campground

    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.

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

    Bluewater Lake State Park Campground

    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.

  • Angela C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from USA RV Park
    Apr. 4, 2024

    USA RV Park

    Decent place to overnight

    We were able to make a same day reservation and the staff were very nice. Someone was in our spot and they quickly got us into a new (and better) spot. The spots are pull-through, gravel, and very close to one another. It was extremely busy when we stayed probably because the location is good and there aren’t many options in the area so there was a bit of a parking lot feel. The pool and barbecue place weren’t open when we went, but the store was open till 8 and had the basics (I didn’t use the laundromat or bathrooms). The cost with our discount was around $40 - we felt like it got the job done and would certainly stay again if we were passing through Gallup and needed a place to camp.

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

    Grants KOA Journey

    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
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    Mar. 29, 2024

    Grants KOA Journey

    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!!

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Grants KOA Journey
    Feb. 11, 2024

    Grants KOA Journey

    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!

  • Teresa T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Bluewater Lake State Park Campground
    Nov. 11, 2023

    Bluewater Lake State Park Campground

    Nice State Park

    The campsites are nice but not very level. If you're coming after November you need to be here before 5:00 or the gates are locked. The water was very infected with blue green algae but also very pretty. The hikes are nice because the water is low you can walk all the way around the lake almost. Not very many electric sites but inexpensive if you get one.

  • Renee H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Grants KOA Journey
    Nov. 3, 2023

    Grants KOA Journey

    Great place to stay!

    Friendly staff. Bathrooms were private and clean. Laundry facility on site is easy to use and clean. There is a small gift shop with a variety of items. Close to Hwy 40. There is a walking path next to the campground that is in a lava field and there are signs along the path with fun facts of the history of the lava field. Dinner available to order from resident kitchen and food is delivered to your campsite. Free pancake breakfast every morning. Dog specific areas are available for your furry companion.
    Sites are level gravel pads easy to get into. Mix of back in and pull through sites. 3 cabins are available as well. Playground for the kiddos. We spent one night here and really enjoyed our stay.

  • lThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from USA RV Park
    Oct. 21, 2023

    USA RV Park

    Nice unexpected rv park

    Very nice, clean rv park. Friendly staff and well organized. Nice Patriotic theme.

  • GThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from USA RV Park
    Sep. 9, 2023

    USA RV Park

    Nice place, quiet and clean

    Got in late and they waited for me to arrive. Friendly, staff, well maintained sites, good value.

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

    Bluewater Lake State Park Campground

    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.

  • Kevin H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Bluewater Lake State Park Campground
    May. 17, 2023

    Bluewater Lake State Park Campground

    Great park Limited level sites

    If I offered s as my advise, check the fires before committing. Limited electric sites. I think more than 60% of sites were not level. We’re self-leveling but took site B - dry camping, level and fitted between 2 ADA sites. We loved being so remote. Verizon/Visible/ Starlink all worked great

    Great staff. Patrolled by rangers frequently, so felt safe

  • Randall Z.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Bluewater Lake State Park Campground
    May. 9, 2023

    Bluewater Lake State Park Campground

    Pretty scenic and Wild Horses

    Lake was muddy brown, not blue. First come, first served and we arrived before noon, but no electric sites were available. Views of lake and surrounding juniper covered mesas was good. Early in morning horses grazed right through our campsite.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Grants KOA Journey
    Apr. 27, 2023

    Grants KOA Journey

    Convenient to many activities

    General: Conveniently located close to I40, there are 20 pull-through 50-amp sites, 16 pull-through 30-amp sites, five back-in water/electric sites (ok for tents), five tent-only sites (no hookups) and four cabins. Other amenities include showers, laundry, a short (approx. 1/3 mile) walking trail, free WiFi, and a playground. We were welcomed by a very friendly staff and offered a cookie upon check-in. But perhaps the best amenity is the dinner service. You have a choice of several entrées, sides, and pie, choose your 10-minute delivery window, and the food is delivered directly to your site! A free continental breakfast is included as well. 

    Site Quality: As we expected, there is little privacy/separation between the sites. Our site (A) was located right next to the playground so expect to hear children playing if you are in this site (assigned by staff upon check-in). The sites are all gravel and level.

    Bathhouse: Three all-in-one toilet/sink/shower combos and one additional bathroom. All were very clean, and the shower was very welcome after many days without one! There were two hooks, a bench, a garbage can, electrical outlet all in the room. There was a little drainage issue but there was an additional drain in the room. There is a code to access the restrooms. 

    Activities: There is so much to do in the area! The campground itself has a short walking path where pets are permitted. Outside of the campground, you can go to Ice Caves/Bandera Volcano (about 30 miles away) and a bit further, El Morro National Monument. One exit east takes you to El Malpais National Monument with more trails (note the Ranger Station and Visitor Center is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays but you can still visit). Chaco Canyon is about two hours north. There are also several museums in the area and also a stretch of Route 66 (be sure to pose your car and yourself for a selfie in the Route 66 Arch!) Note you will hear an occasional train and road noise from I40. 

    As far as the campground itself is concerned, it is nothing special but the amenities more than make up for it! We highly recommend the pie!

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Ice Cave & Bandera Volcano
    Apr. 26, 2023

    Ice Cave & Bandera Volcano

    Quiet solitude (at least in the off-season)

    General: There are several options here: RV and tent camping, and cabins. As members of Harvest Host, we were able to stay here for free with the expectation that we would patronize the business. 

    Site Quality: The tent section is behind the cabins, but RVs park in the gravel parking lot with no clearly defined spaces. The section at the top of the fence away from the trading post appeared to be level but otherwise, the lot is sloped. We opted to park closer to the trading post in our campervan, which was also closer to the pit toilet. 

    Bathhouse: During the high season, there is a bathhouse and shower, but it was not open when we were there, but the pit toilet was very clean. When the trading post is open (9-5, later in the summer), there are restrooms inside. 

    Activities: There is a trail to the ice cave (short but there are stairs) and a loop trail leading to the volcano (about 1.5 miles but wear sturdy shoes and you should be in reasonable shape). It was recommended that we do this hike in a counterclockwise direction and this was good advice. The fee is $12 for both and there are markers with an interpretive pamphlet explaining the history and geology of the area. There is a trading post with souvenirs and a small kitchen area where you can purchase some food and beverages. 

    We were the only campers there on a VERY cold late March night so I imagine it would be very different during warmer months. We only heard an occasional car but otherwise, it was very quiet, and the night sky was beautiful. This is a family-run business, and everyone was very welcoming.

  • T
    Camper-submitted photo from Grants KOA Journey
    Feb. 13, 2023

    Grants KOA Journey

    Grants koa

    KOA was okay. Showers were cold. Showers were private which was nice but again water temperature was cold!!

  • V
    Camper-submitted photo from USA RV Park
    Sep. 26, 2022

    USA RV Park

    My Favorite This Trip

    Very friendly staff, clean quiet park, very patriotic theme, I’ll definitely be back!

  • Amy & Stu B.
    Camper-submitted photo from USA RV Park
    Jul. 19, 2022

    USA RV Park

    10/10

    My husband and I were skeptical to stay at such an uber patriotic site on stolen land, (we are NOT AT ALL the target audience) but it exceed expectations at every turn. Truly a 10/10 experience from staff, to sites to amenities.

    We only stayed the night, but there was so much to take advantage I was almost disappointed we didn’t stay longer.

    Huge pool, large chess game, community dinners (no vegetarian/ vegan options) ice cream socials, camp store, etc.

    Nice bathrooms, didn’t use laundry. WiFi and ATT& Verizon worked at site. Gravel sites needed leveling with full hook ups. Picnic table came with site.



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