Gallina is the perfect place for adventurous campers and RVers. There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in. Experience some of the most stunning views that New Mexico camping has to offer. Find the best campgrounds near Gallina, NM. Read helpful reviews and tips to find the perfect camping option for you and your crew.
"Rio Chama RV park in Chama, New Mexico, is at the intersection of the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad and the upper Rio Chama. A nice place to stay May 1 thru mid October."
"It's an easy dirt road drive down the river and you will pass many dispersed site and a couple of defined camping grounds."
"New Mexico is just beautiful and this park really brings that to life. Its a great place for fishing, camping, hiking and breath taking river veiws. Love every picture I took here."
"It's actually only 10 miles off the main road, & 6 miles after the pavement ends, but Google took us down the wrong path."
"there’s a fire ban, so it makes it hard to stay warm at night, but the stars are amazing. it’s quiet. it’s lovely. there’s canyon walls for miles. it’s really amazing. some of these pics are from the nearby"
"I've stayed here twice now since being in New Mexico. This site is right on the water, overlooks the canyon, and is close to a hike to the right side of the canyon through a dried up riverbed."
$10 - $80 / night
"There are nice trails that you can hike or mountain bike. Some are near cliff edges and not for the beginners. The lake is nice for New Mexico and sees a lot of use."
"Good views of lake & surrounding area from site. Vault toilet & drinking water a short walk away. Juniper provided minimal privacy. Site has lantern poll, fire ring, trash can & table."
"Seems a given, since it’s close to the river!
I found a site right next to the Rio and even though it was muddy, I still appreciated being able to get in to cool down a bit."
"One down side being close to the river is the bugs, literally thousands of them can make it unpleasant. Outside of that the spot on the river is fantastic for viewing pleasure."
$20 / night
"Access to good trails for day hiking. One of the best camping spots I’ve visited. Stayed on a Sunday night - was quiet and peaceful."
"Clear Creek was full so we camped her for the night and had a great place to park the pop up and our friends were out behind us in their tent. Very beautiful area!"
"Hiking trails from the campground. Beautiful area."
$20 - $75 / night
"Each site is surrounded by ponderosa pines. A small creek flows through the campground."
"The area provides lots of opportunities to hike or drive the many forest roads that are nearby. If you enjoy exploring in an atv/utv the forest roads range from well maintained to pretty rough."
"Great experience, not too far, about 7 miles off the beaten path."
"You can’t drive your car right up to each site, but you can park fairly close."
$10 / night
"Small campground next to U.S. Highway 84. There are 9 campsites with 3 small pull-throughs. I have seen large RVs in the day use area, not sure if this is tolerated. No services. "
"Hour outside of santa fe."
ScoutI was on a long road/camping trip and knew I needed to pull over to catch some sleep. This spot was about 20 minutes out of town and was perfect. There were about 4 pullouts off this forest road for camping, only two were occupied on Memorial Day weekend. The spot I chose was the fourth one was nice little clearing not visible from the road. It had several great tent spots, tall trees, lots of shade. There were rock fire circles for when there wasn’t a burn ban. I only heard two cars in the entire 12 hours I was there. The path into the clearing had some deep ruts, but I stayed to the side and my little Corolla did great.
I have metro T-Mobile and had signal depending on where I stood.
ScoutA dispersed site that has space yet well shaped. Sits atop a hill on three sides. Great fire pit for when campfires are allowed
ScoutFlat room for many rigs. Dispersed camping just past the “pay campground”. 2 bars t-mobiles
ScoutClean, spacious campground. Bathrooms not too far
ScoutNice place to be. Google views, right at lake. Close to Tent Rocks. Typical excellent COE sites. Bath is clean but I thought pushbutton no temp control showers went out years ago.
LegendThis is a very beautiful area, but boy is there a lot of traffic on this road. We hit this spot on a gorgeous-weather weekend, so I'm sure that's part of the reason it was packed and noisy (from OHVs, motorcycles, trucks, and music speakers). No amenities, so pack out what you bring in. No cell service either.
GuideProbably not a must have, but I highly recommend a four-wheel-drive high clearance to get back into the camp spots here, but there are a handful of spots. Just keep going further back in there either on the left or the right. Give you a good view of Los Alamos and some snow covered peaks.
ScoutThere was a bit too much activity going on for me. 3 to 4 dune buggies going around me on the tracks. Heard some popping like revving of an engine. Went motel instead
ScoutDue to a major construction project this spring thru fall, "Camp May Road, which will be closed to all traffic Monday through Thursday starting later in April 2025. ...
Monday through Thursday closures are planned through the end of the calendar year.
Camping at Camp May will be limited to Friday and Saturday nights on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations will not be available. Campers must extinguish campfires, pack up belongings and leave the area no later than Sunday evening. The entrance/exit to Camp May will be closed and locked after Sunday night." From the LA County announcement:
https://www.losalamosnm.us/News-articles/Collaboration-will-improve-regional-fire-protection
Also note, Los Alamos County and Santa Fe National Forest are in Stage I fire restrictions (no campfires) starting May 4, 2025.
Camping near Gallina, New Mexico, offers a mix of stunning landscapes and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking to hike, fish, or just relax in nature, there are several campgrounds that cater to different needs.
Camping near Gallina, New Mexico, has something for everyone, from families to RVers. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the beautiful outdoors!
Frequently Asked Questions
According to TheDyrt.com, Gallina, NM offers a wide range of camping options, with 95 campgrounds and RV parks near Gallina, NM and 27 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Gallina, NM is Rio Chama Campground with a 4.8-star rating from 14 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 27 free dispersed camping spots near Gallina, NM.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 12 parks near Gallina, NM that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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