Best Tent Camping near Faywood, NM

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Best Tent Sites Near Faywood, NM (12)

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Recent Tent Reviews in Faywood

266 Reviews of 12 Faywood Campgrounds


  • Teresa T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Appaloosa Area — Caballo Lake State Park
    Dec. 2, 2024

    Appaloosa Area — Caballo Lake State Park

    Flat spots with hook ups

    This is a pretty normal lake campground. Not a lot of shade or privacy but picnic tables and covered outdoor spaces. There are bathrooms close by and they seem fine. Quiet during the off season and nice hiking trails.

  • Teresa T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Stallion Campground — Caballo Lake State Park
    Dec. 2, 2024

    Stallion Campground — Caballo Lake State Park

    These spots are great

    If it were to stay here again, I'd stay in this campground as the layout is a lot nicer and more private. This campground is full and none of the others are right now. Nice walking trails and spots with some privacy and full hook ups.

  • Teresa T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Riverside Campground — Caballo Lake State Park
    Dec. 2, 2024

    Riverside Campground — Caballo Lake State Park

    Very nice

    Caballo is kind of hidden between Percha and Elephant Butte but has lots of places to camp and is well maintained. This has a nice paved road leading to it, tons of spots where you can have privacy and trees. During the spring, it would keep you out of the wind.

  • Teresa T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Percha Dam State Park Campground
    Nov. 30, 2024

    Percha Dam State Park Campground

    Not as nice as in the past.

    I stayed here in 2018 and the trees didn't look very good. They must have had to remove a lot of them and the spots are now in the sun. Very hot and dry most of the year and the river doesn't run most of the year either. Stickers everywhere and the trails are not well maintained.

  • Teresa T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Manzanos RV Park
    Nov. 29, 2024

    Manzanos RV Park

    Next time I'm in the area, I'm staying here

    I chose to stay in town this visit but these spots are much nicer and there are trails and things to see very close.

  • Teresa T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Silver City RV Park
    Nov. 29, 2024

    Silver City RV Park

    Well maintained town park

    I think the campground is very nice and convenient to downtown. Full hookups, clean bathrooms and for the summer, nice shade. A lot of local tenants but it was quiet and well cared for with just a few spots coming and foing.

  • Teresa T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Upper Gallinas Campground
    Nov. 29, 2024

    Upper Gallinas Campground

    Strip along the road

    This is the most exposed of the campgrounds to the road. Nice and close to get to a picnic table but I'd stay at one of the others before staying here.

  • Teresa T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Railroad Canyon Campground
    Nov. 29, 2024

    Railroad Canyon Campground

    Nice campground

    Of the handful of formal places to camp, this is very small but very nice. Trees, a decent hike on a maintained trail. Only a few spots to take but cute if you get one.

  • Teresa T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Wrights Cabin
    Nov. 29, 2024

    Wrights Cabin

    Not maintained

    This is a picnic ground and you park on the road and walk up to. It is not maintained and I don't think the pit toilet is open

  • Teresa T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Kingston Campground
    Nov. 29, 2024

    Kingston Campground

    Free place in a cute town

    I walked through Kingstown and which is a friendly, adorable town. It is just up the road from their provided campground.

    The campground is really just a couple of spots with a picnic table and not a destination but worthy of stopping if the mountains are cold.

  • KThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Little Vineyard RV Park
    Nov. 14, 2024

    Little Vineyard RV Park

    Some amenities but dated

    We stopped here for an unplanned overnight. It is ok. Friendly staff. Clean but dated bathrooms. Took 5 minutes to get hot water in the women’s shower and the water stream was very small. No space between rigs. Lots of people driving out late and early. Think some folks must live here and be heading off to work. Big clubhouse area with a library. Also indoor pool. Didn’t use these facilities. There is a laundry but we did not check it out. Reasonable price but we wouldn’t choose to stay here again.

  • Lisa M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Rockhound State Park Campground
    Oct. 28, 2024

    Rockhound State Park Campground

    Great State Park

    This is the second time we have spent a night here. The park is just a little out of town but upon a hill with amazing views. The campsites are mostly level and have water and electric and the showers and bathrooms were quite clean. Nice hiking in the area. Don’t forget to visit the gift shop where there’s some interesting information about the history of the area. All the camp hosts we’ve come in contact have been super friendly. you do have to make reservations online through reserve America. Very popular place in the fall and winter.

  • UThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Manzanos RV Park
    Oct. 17, 2024

    Manzanos RV Park

    Great option in Silver City

    Man, free pulled pork BBQ every Sat. evening garnered this place the 5th star!  :) 

    Stayed 4/23- 4/30. Nice RV park just outside of Silver City with large spaces and junipers between the spaces. We were in #16 which was huge. Full hookups, laundry. Only one bath with a shower. Naturalized pet relief area with some desert vegetation. Dirt road to the place from Kirkland. No playground so saw no kids staying there. Seemed like mature, respectful RVers. Some folks were extended stay, seemed like any long term residents were in a different area; overall nice, neat, quiet, and tidy. John keeps things in good order.

    BTW, in Silver City for Tour of the Gila, cool to see the stage races.

    Food aside: Heated up some frozen Bertolli pasta dinner and then: nothing on Sat. night because, free BBQ!!  Donations appreciated.

  • S
    Camper-submitted photo from Cielo Vista RV Park
    Sep. 25, 2024

    Cielo Vista RV Park

    Adequate

    Ok RV PRk. No showers or rest rooms, Needs a serious upgrade. Owner is nice. Lots of permanent trailers. Goat heads are everywhere, along with lots if weeds.

  • Patricia N.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from City of Rocks State Park Campground
    Sep. 23, 2024

    City of Rocks State Park Campground

    Fun place especially for kids

    Our grandsons loved this place. We went without reservations so there was no open place but they allow the overflow to camp in the group sites if they are empty.

    You can spend hours exploring all the rocks. 

    With reservations you can get a spot with power but they are closer together. We were very happy with the great place we had. Would love to go again.

  • TThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Meadow Creek Dispersed Camping
    Aug. 13, 2024

    Meadow Creek Dispersed Camping

    Meadow Creek,NM

    Road is a little rough but well worth it. No one camped near us. Was able to let the dogs roam without fear. Lots of wood in the area. A small creek along the road. Good hiking area. Will definitely go back.

  • Timothy N.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Palomino Campground — Caballo Lake State Park
    Jun. 14, 2024

    Palomino Campground — Caballo Lake State Park

    Great NM State Park

    Very clean and well maintained. Staff were very friendly. No shade for the trailer, but the covered picnic table was good. Electric hookup worked. Water was off due to water system maintenance. We were able to fill up at the campground below the dam. Quiet at night, just some road noise from the highway. The lake is great with easy access for kayaking at the boat ramp. We would stay here again.

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Dream Catcher RV Park
    Jun. 2, 2024

    Dream Catcher RV Park

    Escapee Park

    Nice level spot, but winds must blow year round in one direction, the trees are actually leaning. Nice check in clerk, but never provided a code to Showers. Locked by the time we tried the doors. Sitting outside at night the winds blew a constant Gasoline Vapor, even filled the RV. Great place for a one night stop, make sure you get the Shower Code!

  • LThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Percha Dam State Park Campground
    May. 31, 2024

    Percha Dam State Park Campground

    Great area with shaded areas

    Stayed in the open area not at a site . Area I parked had a big area with shaded trees, very quite at night and had no issues with neighbors

  • Brian and Janet S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from City of Rocks State Park Campground
    May. 29, 2024

    City of Rocks State Park Campground

    Unique and affordable

    $14 for an RV site with electric and water. Good TMobile service.

    They have reservation as well as first come first serve sites.

    Amazing volunteers, so knowledgeable and fun to talk to. You could just walk around the rocks and campground or take one of the trails out into the desert landscape. We had our bikes and were not disappointed!

    Would absolutely come back.

  • Brian and Janet S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Caballo Lake State Park Campground
    May. 26, 2024

    Caballo Lake State Park Campground

    Beautiful place

    When I called about availability we were told there were a lot of dry spots available. Works for us! When we got there the person at gate had no idea where the campgrounds were and would not let us check out sites without paying for day use. The campground had water shutoff on Memorial Day weekend. No bathrooms or showers.

    Management aside, this place is gorgeous. We dry camped by lake right under mountains. Would not pay for campground with no water but for $10 to dry camp by the water, love it.

    Great T-Mobile service. Easy to access.

  • Matthew B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Rockhound State Park Campground
    May. 24, 2024

    Rockhound State Park Campground

    Nice Place

    Another really nice place in New Mexico. Near enough to the freeway, but far enough to not notice it. Near enough to town for a quick bite out or supplies, but far enough to not be bothered by it. Quiet and peaceful with good trails for walking the dogs.

    Facilities: Hot water, free showers, flush toilets, soap, dump station, not much more you need

    Cell Service: Good enough Verizon and T-mobile to work remotely

    Starlink: While we didn't need to use it, all sites are open to the sky if you needed to

    Solar: All sites are open to the sky for good solar

  • Cari E.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from City of Rocks State Park Campground
    May. 20, 2024

    City of Rocks State Park Campground

    Quiet & Unique

    I spent two weeks here at three different sites, and while I was ready to get back to civilization (the park is fairly remote), I genuinely had a relaxing time.

    The bathrooms/comfort station are clean and fairly new—the only downsides are they’re only open from 7am-5pm to conserve water and it’s a bit of a trek by foot if you’re at one of the far campsites. I also had strong enough reception with T-Mobile to work remotely, and good service through Verizon as well.

    Site 25 (Crab): a truly iconic site within a park where nearly every site is a gem. Downside: very little privacy and no shade from the afternoon sun. Upside: Site is level, great sunset views and a quick walk to the pit toilets.

    Site 24 (Hercules): Connects to site 25 via a the rock formations, but more private as it’s not directly on the main loop. Again, close to the pit bathroom. There’s a fun and semi private climb up into the rocks to the left of the picnic table that will give you a stellar sunset view. Site is level and protected from the worst of the south/SW winds. I also saw the most wildlife from this site (marmot, roadrunner, jack rabbit, and more). Downside: the site curves rather drastically and is best suited for vans, tent camping, or very small RVs; little shade as the tree that used to offer shade was removed.

    Site 30 (Triangulum): hands down, the best site in the park IMO. Lots of shade and privacy as it’s set far back from the main road; it almost feels like you have the park to yourself. Pit toilets are conveniently at the end of the drive. Downside: people climbing through the rocks occasionally end up near your site, but no one ever wandered too far; the windmill does makes some noise but it’s really not too bad; this site has FULL shade, which is ideal unless you run on solar panels. For a few hours a day I had to back my van into the sun, which put it at a fairly severe angle as the drive slopes once you back out of the sweet spot by the picnic table; very little protection from the wind, but there is some.


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Guide to Faywood

Nestled in the scenic landscapes of New Mexico, Faywood offers a variety of tent camping options that cater to outdoor enthusiasts looking for adventure and relaxation.

Tent campers like these nearby activities

  • Enjoy a peaceful stay at Lower Gallinas Campground, where you can hike through beautiful canyons and experience the tranquility of nature.
  • At Rocky Canyon Campground, you can explore the Continental Divide Trail and enjoy the serenity of a mountain stream.
  • Railroad Canyon Campground offers access to various trails, perfect for hiking and immersing yourself in the wilderness.

Tips for tent camping near Faywood

  • Be prepared for limited amenities at Kingston Campground, which has no electric hookups or showers, making it ideal for those seeking a more rustic experience.
  • Bring your own firewood to Pine Flats Campground, as firewood is not provided, ensuring you can enjoy cozy campfires under the stars.
  • Consider visiting Lake Roberts for a scenic picnic and fishing opportunities, as it’s a short walk from the camping area.

Unique features of local campgrounds

  • Silver City KOA is well-reviewed for its friendly staff and clean facilities, making it a great choice for families and first-time campers.
  • Experience the charm of a small campsite at Railroad Canyon Campground, where you can enjoy the sound of a nearby creek and the shade of large trees.
  • Gallinas - Lower is perfect for those looking for a quiet retreat, with beautiful hiking trails and a peaceful atmosphere.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Faywood, NM?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Faywood, NM is Silver City KOA with a 5-star rating from 8 reviews.

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    TheDyrt.com has all 12 tent camping locations near Faywood, NM, with real photos and reviews from campers.