Best Tent Camping near Eldorado at Santa Fe, NM

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Best Tent Sites Near Eldorado at Santa Fe, NM (22)

    Camper-submitted photo from Big Tesuque Campground
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    1. Big Tesuque Campground

    8 Reviews
    26 Photos
    135 Saves
    Tesuque, New Mexico

    Big Tesuque is a walk in campground not conducive to trailer or RV campoing. There are 10 units, Picnic tables and grills, and Vaulted toilets in the parking lot. There is no potable water and no Campground Host. The entire area is very scenic, and NM 475 is also designated as the Santa Fe Scenic Byway. Because of the large stands of aspen, the area is very busy, especially in the fall aspen viewing season. There are additional recreation opportunities along NM 475, both above and below Big Tesuque Campground, including hiking and biking trails, picnic areas, and in the winter. both nordic and alpine skiing. Tesuque is pronounced "Tess-U-key"

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    • Phone Service
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    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Trash
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    3. Aspen Basin Campground

    5 Reviews
    18 Photos
    186 Saves
    Tesuque, New Mexico

    The Aspen Basin Campground is located adjacent to the very large parking area at Santa Fe Ski Basin. There are 10 units, Picnic tables, and fire rings. There is a vaulted toilet at the far west end of the parking lot. This campground is less developed than most, and primarily serves those who use it for an overnight stay before embarking on a backpack into the Pecos. There is ample space for trailer/RV camping, but no dump station is available. There is no potable water and no Campground Host. The entire area is very scenic, and NM 475 is also designated as the Santa Fe Scenic Byway. Because of the scenic quality and the easy access from Santa Fe, the area is very busy, especially in the summer and in the fall aspen viewing season.

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    • Phone Service
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    • Tent Cabin
    • Glamping
    Camper-submitted photo from Panchuela Campground and Trailhead
    Camper-submitted photo from Panchuela Campground and Trailhead
    Camper-submitted photo from Panchuela Campground and Trailhead
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    4. Panchuela Campground and Trailhead

    3 Reviews
    8 Photos
    67 Saves
    Tererro, New Mexico

    22 miles north of Pecos on NM 63. Uses: Camping, picnicking, and trailhead access. Facilities: Tent camping only, Vaulted toilet, Trash bins, Tables and grills, 3 three-sided shelters, 19 parking spaces, Drinking Water. Fishing in Cave Creek. Special Instructions: NO HORSE TRAILERS ALLOWED.

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    • Tent Cabin
    • Glamping
    • Drinking Water
    • Toilets
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    5. Cowles Campground

    2 Reviews
    6 Photos
    91 Saves
    Tererro, New Mexico

    Cowles Campground sits at the base of the Winsor Canyon where it meets the Pecos Canyon and is in walking distance of Cowles Ponds, Winsor Creek, Pecos River, and Winsor Ridge Trailhead. Uses: tent camping, picnicking, fishing, & hiking. Facilities: 1 vault toilet, 9 camping units with tables, fire rings, & grills, 2 covered three-sided shelters with fire places, and trash bins. No potable water, untility hook-ups, dumpstations or showers. Special Instructions: Users are encouraged to recycle and pack out trash. Please visit the Leave No Trace website for more information about frontcountry and backcountry outdoor ethics at www.lnt.org.

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    • ADA Access
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    • Trash
    • Picnic Table
    • Drinking Water
    Camper-submitted photo from Winsor Ridge Trailhead
    Camper-submitted photo from Winsor Ridge Trailhead
    Camper-submitted photo from Winsor Ridge Trailhead

    6. Winsor Ridge Trailhead

    1 Review
    3 Photos
    14 Saves
    Tererro, New Mexico

    Winsor Ridge Trailhead is access point for Winsor Ridge Trail #271 and trail to Panchuela Campground and Trailhead. Located 20 miles north of Pecos on NM 63. Uses: Hiking, Backpacking, Horseback Riding. Facilities: vaulted toilet, trash bins, trailhead kiosk, parking for passenger vehiles & trailers. Special Considerations: Users are encouraged to recycle and pack out trash. Please visit the Leave No Trace website for more information about frontcountry and backcountry outdoor ethics www.lnt.org.

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      8. Glorieta

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      14 Saves
      Glorieta, New Mexico

      Located at the top of Glorieta Baldy with great vistas. Uses: picknicking, hiking. Facilities: tables. NO WATER. Special Instructions: Forest Road 375 rough, low clearance vehicles and trailers not recommended. Users are encouraged to recycle and pack out trash. Please visit the Leave No Trace website for information about frontcountry and backcountry outdoor ethics at www.lnt.org.

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        9. Scaramanga Ranch

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        4 Saves
        Santo Domingo Pueblo, New Mexico

        18 & Up Only Strictly Enforced

        Why should movie folks have all the fun? Scaramanga Ranch is available to campers seeking a canyon & convenient scenic escape between our productions. Snore, explore, hike, bike,

        and immerse yourself within our desert forest. Nestled above

        Madrid, we are just 20 minutes from Santa Fe.

        Premium sites have private canopy, solar-gravity shower, uber-clean catchment latrine, toiletries, and fire pit.

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        • Fires
        • Phone Service
        • Reservable
        • Tents
        • Group

        $45 - $65 / night

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        10. Mother Bosque Gardens

        6 Reviews
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        42 Saves
        Albuquerque, New Mexico

        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
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        • Standard (Tent/RV)
        • Trash

        $45 - $50 / night

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      Recent Tent Reviews in Eldorado at Santa Fe

      674 Reviews of 22 Eldorado at Santa Fe Campgrounds


      • WThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Kirtland AFB FamCamp
        Nov. 11, 2024

        Kirtland AFB FamCamp

        Solid Campground

        Solid RV-focused campground. Half under trees and half in the open. Two bathhouses, laundry, and a dog park make this a nice, safe place to spend a couple of days.

      • James W.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Trailer Ranch RV Resort
        Nov. 5, 2024

        Trailer Ranch RV Resort

        Policy does not client

        The place was clean. Our issues were two.

        1. The strong smell of marijuana is due to their neighborhood store that makes and sells the stuff.
        2. Only pay for 2 days at a time or know your time period. We had bad weather approaching and they did not seem to care about our safety but only their policy. The people next to us had the same issue.

        WiFi is weak but cell was ok not great.

      • James W.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Santa Fe KOA
        Nov. 4, 2024

        Santa Fe KOA

        No cell and WiFi weak

        We paid $75 for one night and the WiFi was weak and we had no cell service. The place was lovely and the bathrooms were clean and easy to use. It’s located 12 miles out of the city. There is a grocery store near by with a good selection of food and alcohol.

      • LThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Albuquerque KOA Journey
        Oct. 31, 2024

        Albuquerque KOA Journey

        Great stay great staff

        Drove in very very late at night and was helped in through staff member. Told us everything we needed to know…great 24 hour service.

      • Naoshad Z.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed Camping off FS 542
        Oct. 29, 2024

        Dispersed Camping off FS 542

        Easily accessible with peace and quiet. Decent views as well!

        Road is easily traversed but would be more comfortable in a truck/suv. Some rough rutted areas after rains when I went. There are plenty of spots to pull of to along the side of the road. Designated areas with fire pits are bit difficult/narrow to get to if you are towing anything.

      • William B.
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        Oct. 22, 2024

        Albuquerque KOA Journey

        Albuquerque KOA: Great Stay Near Dutch Bros Coffee & Cheddar's

        Albuquerque KOA Journey is a great spot for a camping trip, offering clean facilities, kid-friendly amenities, and easy access to nearby attractions. After a day of exploring, treat yourself to Dutch Bros Coffee for a refreshing pick-me-up. Their diverse Dutch Bros menu with prices offers everything from cold brews to blended drinks. For dinner, head over to Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen. Their Cheddar's menu features hearty, home-cooked meals like ribs, steaks, and gluten-free options, perfect for satisfying any craving after a long day outdoors.

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        Camper-submitted photo from Albuquerque KOA Journey
        Oct. 20, 2024

        Albuquerque KOA Journey

        Unforgettable Camping Adventures in Albuquerque

        Albuquerque is a fantastic destination for camping enthusiasts. With a wide variety of hiking trails and outdoor activities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. The numerous campgrounds offer various amenities and site types, making it easy to find the perfect spot for your needs. Plus, the stunning scenery ranging from the Sandia Mountains to the Rio Grande provides a breathtaking backdrop for your adventures. If you are looking for an exciting camping experience, Albuquerque is definitely worth a visit wnjoy Cheddars Food at your adventure.

      • David T.
        Camper-submitted photo from Hidden Valley RV park
        Oct. 17, 2024

        Hidden Valley RV park

        Definitely NOT as advertised. I do not recommend.

        Run down park, not very well maintained at all. The pictures used on their website are very misleading. Their "Recreation Hall" was disgusting. Dirty carpets, paint cans in the sink, just filthy dirty! The bathrooms were very clean at the bath house. The dog park was disgusting with the trash can there overflowing. Very disappointed and will not be staying at this dump again!

      • UThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Black Canyon Campground
        Oct. 17, 2024

        Black Canyon Campground

        Good option for Santa Fe (ski area at the top of canyon)

        Stayed in #21. Sites 13 and 30 a!so good but avoid campsites downwind of toilets. No water while we were there. Very nice & helpful host. Several 1st come/1st serve sites but seems to fill up fast. Bathrooms cleanish & well used. Several convenient to back of campground. Trees. Good spot for screen tent.

      • RThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Santa Fe BLM Dispersed Campsite
        Oct. 14, 2024

        Santa Fe BLM Dispersed Campsite

        Partial closure and absolute dump

        This place sufficed due to the need to have somewhere for the night, if we had the chance we’d have gone somewhere else. Massive piles of trash everywhere, sites strewn with people’s leftover garbage from camping there.

        Due to its close proximity to the landfill, it was extremely loud during the morning from around 7am onwards.

        There was a partial closure banning camping in a section of the landfill, which was incredibly difficult to figure out where we could camp, as the map is not clear at all,

        Coyotes at night were really cool.

        Overall disappointing but glad we managed somewhere to sleep for the night

      • WThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Coronado Campground
        Oct. 9, 2024

        Coronado Campground

        Love the area, some live-ins need to go

        Excellent location and views, just need some lo g term resident clean up or eviction at entrance. We stayed for one night. Great set up and next to a brewery/restaurant in wish we would have visited. Clean bathrooms and nice sites.

      • JThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Cuervo Mountain RV Park and Horse Hotel
        Oct. 6, 2024

        Cuervo Mountain RV Park and Horse Hotel

        Overall Nice CG

        This is an overall nice CG. Gravel roadways and relatively level pull through sites. Good FHUs. When we arrived, the office was closed. We reserved E010 but were told to pick any open space in the "A" row. There were quite a few long-term residents. The conditions were very dry and dusty. No shade trees, but the pines planted will eventually provide. This was a great CG for our overnight stay. We would stay here again.

      • CThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Hyde Memorial State Park Campground
        Sep. 27, 2024

        Hyde Memorial State Park Campground

        Stunning location

        We loved the location. The hiking trails were awesome. We booked a reservable with hydro for one night and decided to extend our stay with the first come first serve system. The self pay stations are at each of the teo campground loops. The 2nd and 3rd night didn’t have hydro however the size of the site and view more than made up for it.

        To use the dump station, you have to go to the Rangers Station and ask them to unlock the gate. The access is a bit tight and we were not able to fill our fresh water tank due to the State Park having to bring their water up by truck. All in all, it was worth it.

      • JThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Cuervo Mountain RV Park and Horse Hotel
        Sep. 17, 2024

        Cuervo Mountain RV Park and Horse Hotel

        Normal

        Perfect for an overnight stop, quiet, clean, there are several long term residents which is not reflected on the online booking system, most overnighters stay in row A. The playground was nice for our daughter

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        Camper-submitted photo from Vista Linda Campground — Santa Fe National Forest
        Sep. 13, 2024

        Vista Linda Campground — Santa Fe National Forest

        Great Campground!

        We just happened upon this 1st come 1st serve campground & so glad we did! The camp host "Brad" was so very nice & helpful. He gave us info on all the things to do and see in the Jamez area (which is alot)  Our campsite #12 was really nice. It has a large covered pavilion (not all sites have the covered pavilions) with oversized picnic table & a short path down to a private area at the Jamez River (which is really more like a creek) from our site. We left our chairs down there & frequently enjoyed relaxing there. The area is scenic & campground was very clean. There are water pumps outside the bathrooms. The cost for us was $5 per night using our America the Beautiful Senior Pass. This is a great home base for visiting the area. Would defiantly visit again!

      • Timothy N.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Borrego Mesa Campground
        Sep. 9, 2024

        Borrego Mesa Campground

        Quiet and small campground

        Very small, but quiet and secluded primitive campground.  Several sites appear to be overgrown or have too much debris to be usable.  There are a couple sites that could fit a small trailer.  All are suitable for tents or a van.  The bathroom is still out of order.  Mobile coverage was spotty, worked better if you went up to the nearby trailhead.   The road up to the campground is in good shape, 4x4 not required.  Overall traffic was very low.  There was a little bit of firewood cutting nearby, with a few trucks making multiple trips.  A few families were up on Sat for picnics.  UTVs were minimal.  There are a few dispersed options in the area.

      • Valeri P.
        Camper-submitted photo from Holy Ghost Campground
        Sep. 4, 2024

        Holy Ghost Campground

        Awesome campground

        Yes, it can get packed but be prepared to go early enough to find a good spot. I prefer camp sites 7 through 10, even the very first site when you first come in since they are right near the river. If you really want to experience the haunt of the campground I prefer the campsites in the back 11 through 16. 

        I have not experienced the haunts until I camped at spot 15, this past Labor Day weekend on Friday night August 30, 2024. I went to bed and about 12 am I heard a voice say Hello to me. Then the last night my friend and I were by the fire we did not have any more neighbors as they left that Sunday, we had our trash bag hanging from my friends canopy there was no wind and that trash bag was swaying back and forth rapidly. Was definitely an experience. 

        The hikes are the best especially if you have time to go to the lake which you  want to get an early start, just follow the trail in the back past the reservation spot to get to the trail and follow up get to the fork in the trail and hang a left to the lake. I love the camp site always clean restrooms and fun experience for the paranormal.

      • Cameron L.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Santa Fe BLM Dispersed Campsite
        Aug. 17, 2024

        Santa Fe BLM Dispersed Campsite

        Good in a pinch

        Plenty of spots and easy to get to. The only catch is you will need to find a spot away from the multiple large piles of trash.

        The surrounding area was pretty and sunset was great!

      • Mary T.
        Camper-submitted photo from Las Vegas/New Mexico KOA Journey
        Jul. 30, 2024

        Las Vegas/New Mexico KOA Journey

        Older but very nice

        Really like this KOA. At first thought it was out of the way but really like it. Just off I25. Nice Big Rig friendly. Some of the sites I went by thought was not level but then you look closer the pad itself was very level. Nice pool.

      • Benjamin M.
        Camper-submitted photo from Mother Bosque Gardens
        Jul. 26, 2024

        Mother Bosque Gardens

        Beautiful garden, great living hosts

        I stayed for four days at Moss Gardens in Albuquerque. My host were really generous, easy-going helpful. The garden is really beautiful, their house is very clean and tidy. I was able to shower and come out when I was sick. I got to rest on the couch for a little while. They offered us their kitchen. Overall, it was really great to stay there. Very affordable. I highly recommend..

      • Patrick J.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Santa Fe Skies RV Park
        Jul. 23, 2024

        Santa Fe Skies RV Park

        Great location and RV Park

        The location is close to stores and restaurants that are about 10 minutes away...that we needed after discovering a damaged tire. The front desk recommended a tire store that was just north of the park. Thank you...The park has been set up nicely. The sites are a bit tight from the adjoining sites. Site were level and all the hook ups worked without issue. The location made for an hour's drive to Los Alamos and Bandelier national monument. Both great visits if you haven't been there before.

      • CThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Big Tesuque Campground
        Jul. 12, 2024

        Big Tesuque Campground

        Tight spot, Gorgeous Sunset

        Pros:

        • In a National Forest, so beautiful, remote.
        • Nice babbling brook alongside campsites, fun for kids to play in (COLD, but shallow), and makes for great white noise.
        • Convenient to Santa Fe (20-25 min from downtown)
        • drive up the mountain 4 minutes for a gorgeous vista and sunset view
        • nice trails in the area, but we didn’t use them (one night stopover)
        • pit toilets (smelly, but they exist)

        Cons

        • essential hike in, uphill, have to carry your gear. The further in your campsite, the more hiking you will do (we chose one close to the parking lot, but sacrificed privacy)
        • limited spots, and high traffic (people came in in the middle of the night, hiked in with dogs, cyclists, potential regulars (?)
        • campsite tent pads are small/limited. Our family of 6 usually would use 3 small tents, but had to limit ourselves to 2, so everyone was squeezed together.

        Chilly, even in July, just FYI, come prepared.
        Picnic table, fire ring provided

      • M
        Camper-submitted photo from Peace Farms
        Jul. 8, 2024

        Peace Farms

        Stayed here after a long July 4th weekend in 2024, couldn’t be happier !

        Fay was a great host, amazing spot for rural camping and cheap as heck too! Loved every part of my stay, thanks for running such a top notch operation!



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