Best Glamping near Estancia, NM

Turquoise Trail Campground and Turner Inn & RV Park house luxury glamping options for travelers seeking upscale outdoor experiences near Estancia, New Mexico. Both destinations offer elevated camping with amenities like comfortable beds, full hookups, and well-maintained facilities to create a refined outdoor experience. "The campground is clean, the sites are well groomed with camp pads level. Lots of trees for shade," noted one visitor about Turquoise Trail, highlighting the attention to detail that elevates the glamping experience. Canvas accommodations at these locations feature electricity, comfortable sleeping arrangements, and proximity to scenic mountain views. Glamping guests enjoy private spaces with thoughtful touches like picnic tables, well-maintained shower facilities, and market access for provisions during their stay.

Red Canyon Campground provides a more immersive glamping experience with safari-style accommodations set among pine forests and mountain scenery. The location boasts direct trail access for hiking enthusiasts while maintaining glamping essentials that separate the experience from traditional camping. According to a camper, "Beautiful campground with large spaces. Not crowded." Glamping sites feature picnic areas and fire pits for evening relaxation under starry skies. The property's location in the Manzano Mountains creates opportunities for wildlife viewing, with guests reporting deer sightings at dusk. Seasonal operation from April to November allows visitors to experience changing mountain landscapes, with wildflowers creating spectacular displays during spring and summer months. The glamping experience here connects travelers to nature while providing essential comforts beyond basic camping.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Estancia, New Mexico (7)

1. Albuquerque KOA Journey
47 Reviews
Monticello, NM
34 miles
Website
+1 (505) 296-2729
"Staff was friendly. Past reviews mentioned that this KOA was in a terrible neighborhood, but it didn’t seem so bad to us and we had no incidents. CG is gated and staffed 24/7."

"Very tidy, no trash. Nice pull through sites with rock "yards". Bathrooms were clean, staff was friendly. Thr highway noise didn't even bother us. Thanks Albuquerque KOA!"
2. Turquoise Trail Campground
33 Reviews
Cibola National Forest and Grasslands, NM
32 miles
Website
+1 (505) 281-2005
"they have a dishwashing stations and two bathhouses. The lady at the front desk was helpful and extremely nice. There is a store really close by also!"

"CAMPGROUND REVIEW: Turquoise Trail Campground, Cedar Crest, NM Turquoise Trail Campground is a small privately owned campground located five miles north of I-40 off Route 14 (exit 175) just outside"

3. Red Canyon Campground
8 Reviews
Mountainair, NM
24 miles
Website
+1 (505) 847-2990
"The site itself is in a really nice area with lots of pine trees and direct trail access."

"There are nice fire pits and picnic spots. However, though there are bathrooms at the location, they are really smelly and flies surround them."
4. Turner Inn & RV Park
1 Review
Mountainair, NM
20 miles
Website
+1 (505) 847-0248
"Nice people they have Wi-Fi nice bathrooms there’s a really great grocery store downtown called the B St., Café. It was $36 if I paid cash and that was with a 10% discount"

5. Albuquerque North / Bernalillo KOA
14 Reviews
Bernalillo, NM
47 miles
Website
+1 (800) 562-3616
"This is a civilized campground located just a few minutes north of Albuquerque. Amenities include a camp store and laundry room."

"Staff are friendly, there is laundry and Wi-Fi on site, and the campground connects to a brewery a short walk away!"
6. Little Dancing Horse Ranch
1 Review
Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM
44 miles
Website
$45 - $68 / night
"We ended up staying during a rainy weekend, and my tiny Prius C made it up and down the trail twice, albeit very slowly."

7. Scaramanga Ranch
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Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM
45 miles
Website
+1 (424) 279-4370
$45 - $65 / night

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101 Reviews of 7 Estancia Campgrounds

Kayla M.
Traveler
May. 31, 2019
Turquoise Trail Campground
Loved it!
Enjoyed the site! They had RV, cabins and tent camp sites. My friend and I are tent campers and there was more than enough space for the vehicle and both our tents. They have showers (limited to 5 mins but better than nothing!), they have a dishwashing stations and two bathhouses. The lady at the front desk was helpful and extremely nice. There is a store really close by also! They have charcoal grills at the tent sites and one communal fire pit. We paid about $20. Would absolutely go back again! The sad part is the museum is closed due to lack of funding 😭
Alex M.
Legend
Jun. 16, 2022
Albuquerque North / Bernalillo KOA
Excellent urban camping
This is a civilized campground located just a few minutes north of Albuquerque. Amenities include a camp store and laundry room. I arrived without a reservation and was able to find a nice tent site with plenty of shade and wooden fences on three sides for privacy. Water and electricity were also available at my site.

This being an urban campground, there was some traffic noise from nearby roads and freeways. However, the campground quieted down at night and I slept well. The bathrooms were very well appointed, and required a code to enter.
Dave V.
Legend
Sep. 4, 2018
Turquoise Trail Campground
Clean and close to the mountains and Albuquerque
CAMPGROUND REVIEW: Turquoise Trail Campground, Cedar Crest, NM

Turquoise Trail Campground is a small privately owned campground located five miles north of I-40 off Route 14 (exit 175) just outside the east side of Albuquerque. Tucked along the base of the Sandia mountains, at 6940’ elevation. http://www.turquoisetrailcampground.com/

There is plenty of visible signage to guide you down Snowline Dr into the campground.

As you approach the office/museum on the right, the RV/Camper loop is visible on the left (which appeared full). Behind the office building are two tent loops (upper and lower). There are two very clean bathroom/showerhouses located between the office and tent loops. A laundry room and dishwashing sink is located at the back of the office building. *This is also the only water access for the tent loops.

RV sites have full hookups. Tent sites have only a leveled, gravel tent pad, picnic table and standing grill. Only stove fires were permitted at our visit due to open fire restrictions.

Tent sites are separated by scrub brush, which offered partial privacy between most sites, but you will hear your neighbors. The outer tent sites back up to a residential area, with a fence separating. Bring earplugs for undisturbed sleeping, as road noise from Route 14 can be heard, along with local dogs randomly in the distance.

At $20 a night, the campground is convenient and sufficiently met our needs as we traveled west on a tight itinerary.

Shower tokens are provided with your nightly fee. Each token gives you 7 minutes of shower time.

There is plenty to do nearby, with bike trails and hiking trails…though nothing of particular interest in the campground itself.

The bustling city of Albuquerque is the next exit west, so you are still very close to shopping, eateries, and nightlife.
Rebecca H.
Guide
May. 2, 2021
Albuquerque KOA Journey
Serviceable RV Park with clean bathrooms
The campground was pretty much a large parking lot, with rows of RVs. Our reservation said we would have a fire ring or grill but were told the one nearby was just for tent campers. There was a communal propane grill, and propane available for purchase, but the store was already closed when we realized the situation. A fire ban prevented us from using our own charcoal grill. On the plus side, my kids enjoyed a game of mini golf, the bathrooms were clean and staff friendly.
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Anna G.
Scout
Dec. 28, 2021
Turquoise Trail Campground
Great spot
Great spot to car camp for the night. I definitely appreciated the HOT , running water and nicely kept bathroom.
Amanda P.
Guide
Aug. 31, 2016
Albuquerque North / Bernalillo KOA
A very handy place to stay
When campgrounds at higher elevations are closed, this is a really nice option. Staff are friendly, there is laundry and Wi-Fi on site, and the campground connects to a brewery a short walk away!
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Carson P.
Traveler
May. 30, 2023
Red Canyon Campground
Come early
I’ve been here a couple times. The site itself is in a really nice area with lots of pine trees and direct trail access. The only issue is it seems a lot of people who come here don’t know camp etiquette and leave the sites completely trashed. Fire pits buried and unusable, beer cans and trash everywhere. I’d recommend going before Memorial Day while the sites are still clean
Kim L.
Ranger
Aug. 16, 2021
Albuquerque KOA Journey
Better than expected!
We had a good time at this KOA. Enjoyed the pool (hot tub wasn’t working), bounce pad, mini golf, horseshoes. The store was useful too. Staff was friendly. Past reviews mentioned that this KOA was in a terrible neighborhood, but it didn’t seem so bad to us and we had no incidents. CG is gated and staffed 24/7. Showers and bathrooms were nice and clean (although some had a few puddles in them from campers who showered and didn’t fix the shower curtain correctly. Laundry was helpful (quarters needed). I’d stay again.
Atheena T.
Scout
Apr. 12, 2025
Red Canyon Campground
Red Canyon
This is an amazing campsite. There are nice fire pits and picnic spots. However, though there are bathrooms at the location, they are really smelly and flies surround them.