Best Cabin Camping near Gallina, NM

Several campgrounds near Gallina, New Mexico offer rustic cabins with varying amenities and comfort levels. Little Creel in Chama provides small cottages with picnic tables and access to clean laundry facilities, while Ghost Ranch features cabin accommodations with proximity to hiking trails and historical sites. According to one visitor, "This is a larger RV Park. They provide full hookups, spaces for tent camping, and some small cottages." Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa offers vintage rental trailers alongside traditional cabin options, with electricity and heated bathhouse facilities. Most cabin rentals include basic furniture, though amenities vary significantly between locations. Stone House Lodge and Cooper's El Vado Ranch also maintain cabin accommodations with access to drinking water and electrical hookups.

Pet-friendly cabins are available at most locations, though policies vary regarding additional fees and restrictions. Reservations are essential during summer months when cabin camping is most popular in the region. Twin Rivers RV Park & Campground maintains cabin options with reasonable pricing and spacious grounds. "The owner allowed us to move to the tent sites so that solved that issue," notes one reviewer about Little Creel's accommodating management. Elkhorn Lodge Chama offers more upscale cabin rentals with water hookups and alcohol-permitted policies. Most locations operate seasonally, with limited availability during winter months when snow can affect accessibility. Cabin sizes range from small one-room structures to larger family units with multiple sleeping areas.

Most furnished cabins include beds and basic furniture but require guests to bring their own linens, pillows, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities vary widely, from simple countertops with microwaves to full kitchenettes with refrigerators and stovetops. The nearest comprehensive grocery stores are located in larger towns like Española, approximately 30 minutes from Ojo Caliente. On-site markets at locations like Ghost Ranch and Stone House Lodge provide basic provisions, though selection is limited. Visitors staying in more remote cabins should arrive prepared with food, drinking water, and essential supplies. Cell service can be inconsistent throughout the region, with Verizon typically offering the most reliable coverage near cabin locations.

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Best Cabin Sites Near Gallina, New Mexico (11)

    1. Riana - Abiquiu Lake

    20 Reviews
    Cañones, NM
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (505) 685-4371

    $10 - $80 / night

    "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."

    "Usually lots of others around so not super “off grid” but it’s nice and you can view the lake! Beautiful to drive around too. Pueblo land, be respectful!"

    2. Ghost Ranch

    6 Reviews
    Cañones, NM
    20 miles
    Website

    "It’s true they had meal plans, but we were prepared to camp off grid so we didn’t need anything. Instead, we enjoyed the views and the museum and the, swimming pool and horseback riding."

    "The campground includes a bath house with laundry room and electric hookups if needed. $30 to tent camp (no electric). Lodging, yurts and cabins, are also available."

    3. Star Dance

    1 Review
    Youngsville, NM
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (505) 901-2936

    4. Chama River RV Park & Cooper's El Vado Ranch

    1 Review
    Tierra Amarilla, NM
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 588-7354

    "No phones (a short ten minute drive if you need it), just fishing and family fun."

    5. Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa

    15 Reviews
    Ojo Caliente, NM
    43 miles
    Website
    +1 (505) 583-2233

    $40 - $60 / night

    "We wanted spot 17 but it was booked so we got spot 11, which had some privacy as well. As others have mentioned, the hookups are on the opposite side but they will lend you extensions if you need."

    "Campground is rustic. Water and electric only. They do have a dump station but it is an extra cost. Sites were small and some hookups are in strange places."

    6. Stone House Lodge

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    Tierra Amarilla, NM
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 201-3232

    $25 - $550 / night

    7. Twin Rivers RV Park & Campground

    3 Reviews
    Chama, NM
    47 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 756-2218

    $29 / night

    "We had to have a couple tires replaced on our RV and not only were they able to fix us up with new tires at their Chevron Station, but she was able to find a space in their RV Park for a couple of nights"

    "The spaces are Huge lots of room to roam. Full hookups 50/30amp. No wifi but very good Verizon and AT&T service. Not much in town to do but there is the Cumbres & Toltec train to ride."

    8. Little Creel

    3 Reviews
    Chama, NM
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 756-2382

    "This is a larger RV Park. They provide full hookups, spaces for tent camping, and some small cottages. I have not used their restrooms, but the laundry is clean and reasonably priced."

    "Joined the family down in Chama, NM for a fun 4-day, 3-night stay at this RV park. Good size RV park with all the amenities you need to camp with your RV, Tent or rent a cabin."

    9. Elkhorn Lodge Chama

    1 Review
    Chama, NM
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 756-2105

    10. Stone House Lodge

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    Los Ojos, NM
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 201-3232

    $35 - $45 / night

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Cabin Reviews near Gallina, NM

50 Reviews of 11 Gallina Campgrounds


  • M
    Jun. 27, 2021

    Little Creel

    Larger RV Park

    This is a larger RV Park. They provide full hookups, spaces for tent camping, and some small cottages. I have not used their restrooms, but the laundry is clean and reasonably priced. Many of the spaces are pretty close together, but we’ve had worse! They have nice picnic tables and fire pits. There is a creek that runs behind the park and the spaces along this creek cost more. We stayed in Space 20; which is supposed to have the creek behind it (so we paid more), but there’s a bunch of electrical boxes there so you can’t see it or access it and there’s also a huge manhole sticking up in our space! So don’t take Space 20 unless you are desperate! That is the reason for my 4 rating. The grass is sparse, but there are big grassy areas throughout the park. Some of the spaces have the shade of large trees. I would stay here again, but would avoid #20.

  • Fred S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 1, 2023

    Riana - Abiquiu Lake

    Great views, great hosts

    Camped 2 nights at site #38 on the Puerco Loop. Reserved thru rec.gov while at the site. Wonderful campground hosts. Site was not quite level for our campervan, but close enough. 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. No hookups at this site. $6/night with senior pass. Restroom/shower house within walking distance. Facilities & vault toilets were very clean. Hiking trail in campground. AT&T & T-Mobile service. Overall, quiet & peaceful stay.

  • M
    Jun. 26, 2021

    Twin Rivers RV Park & Campground

    Very accommodating

    We had to have a couple tires replaced on our RV and not only were they able to fix us up with new tires at their Chevron Station, but she was able to find a space in their RV Park for a couple of nights. It wasn’t a great space, but it was fine. There are some nice large trees, grass in some areas, but not for our space. Although our fellow RVers weren’t real close, we were close to the shower facilities and there were lots of small campers using those giving us very little privacy. We are traveling with a very timid dog making it more difficult for us. We did not use the restrooms so I cannot comment on those. About every space has a picnic table but no fire pits. Somewhere in this distance there was a dog that barked almost continuously during the day, but I don’t think it was in the RV Park. Their prices are very reasonable and I would stay here again.

  • M
    Jan. 14, 2021

    Riana - Abiquiu Lake

    Beautiful lake! Maintained spot

    Spot is well maintained. Usually lots of others around so not super “off grid” but it’s nice and you can view the lake! Beautiful to drive around too. Pueblo land, be respectful!

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 27, 2023

    Riana - Abiquiu Lake

    Clean well-laid out CoE campground

    General: 54-site campground in four loops; the Pedernal Loop has water and electric hookups, the Chama and Puerco Loops do not and there is a walk-in tent site loop. There is also overflow camping. 

    Site Quality: Sites appeared to be mostly level (at least in the Pedernal loop); most were paved but a few were gravel. Most were back in, but some were pull-through. There are two ADA-accessible sites in the Pedernal Loop. Many have reservoir views. Site 14 has a generous-sized paved driveway. Completing the site is a lantern hook, BBQ, and covered picnic table. Too bad it was so darn windy that we could not enjoy these amenities. There was also a garbage can at the end of each site but no recycling that I saw. If you do not need hookups, sites 34 and 39 (in the Puerco loop) provide excellent water views. 

    Bath/Shower House: Basic with two shower stalls, two toilets, and one sink. Very clean. There are also very clean vault toilets located throughout the campground. Did not use the shower so cannot comment on how well it works. 

    Activities: The Abiquiu Lake Vista Trail is a 4-mile hike and bike stacked-looped trail (so you can add or duplicate interconnected loops). Boating access is one mile away. Fishing is also popular. There is also a volleyball net and a very nice modern playground. We were there at the end of April, so it was very quiet (which is the way we like it). Shout out to great camp hosts – we were greeted upon arrival and they made sure we didn’t have any questions or concerns. For $16, this is affordable but with the senior pass, $8 is a bonafide bargain!

  • Jolene C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 7, 2025

    Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa

    Excellent hot springs, convenient RV Park

    We absolutely loved our stay at Ojo Caliente. The entire staff is helpful and kind, especially Danny on the grounds and Annie at the restaurant. We wanted spot 17 but it was booked so we got spot 11, which had some privacy as well. As others have mentioned, the hookups are on the opposite side but they will lend you extensions if you need. All spots have picnic tables. The spots further from sitting have most privacy and are still only a 5 minute walk to entrance (I timed it from our site). The best part is that you get early access to the pools, you'll have them nearly to yourselves 7:30-10am and 20% off admission. Also there is free yoga at 9 or 10:40 for guests and all the instructors were fantastic. The onsite restaurant was good, although we wished they had more than 5 bar seats. Would definitely stay again, so many amenities for the same price as a state park!

  • s
    Jul. 6, 2024

    Ghost Ranch

    Great Vibes

    Our truck broke down 1 mile from the ranch and we weren’t sure what to do so I hopped on my mountain bike and rode to the welcome center. I met a wonderful lady who offered a gentleman who worked there to help me. He grabbed his truck and towed me and my trailer to the campsite. We ended up staying there for about five or six days while the truck was being fixed in Albuquerque. Couldn’t have broken down in a better place. The scenery is beautiful and the people are nice. It’s true they had meal plans, but we were prepared to camp off grid so we didn’t need anything. Instead, we enjoyed the views and the museum and the, swimming pool and horseback riding. Completely unplanned. It’s probably important to know this is not a remote campsite because there’s lots of amenities and if you’re the kind of person looking for a flat asphalt pad to park is your camper on them, you might wanna move on. We definitely love this place and would recommend it to anyone looking for secret little area to chill out. The vibe was perfect. looking forward to coming back.

  • Reuben
    May. 25, 2021

    Riana - Abiquiu Lake

    Overall, very nice, but a few little caveats

    My wife and I spent 3 days here in late May.  Because we planned out trip a little late, we actually stayed the first night in Spot 16 (no hookups) and then the last 2 at Spot 14 (electric and water).  Spot 16 was in the "Chama Loop" and I have to say, this loop is really not for our rig (a 30' Class A).  We had a pull in spot, and fit okay, but the spots here are all on the smaller side and we mostly saw tents and some truck campers and a couple of Class Bs.  We could NOT get level on our site without some serious efforts and more blocks than I really like.  We never got level enough to feel comfortable putting out our slides.  When we moved the next day to Spot 14 (in the Pedernal Loop, where the only electric/water sites are), it was much better.  Leveling was easy as can be.  The hookups were very conveniently located and we had no complaints here.  Very spacious lot.  Picnic tables under cover, a grill and a fire pit.  

    Spaces between spots are fairly generous.  Not huge, but far better than most commercial sites.  We felt very much "alone" here.

    Some great things:  the camp hosts Al and Cindy were INCREDIBLY helpful and friendly.  Best hosts we've ever had!  The playground is excellent (we don't have little kids, but we actually enjoyed the swings and such ourselves one evening!).  The views of the lake are very good (you can't get down to the lake from here, but the extra height made for great views), and the walking trail from the visitor center to the boat launch goes right through the park, so you can join it easily if you wish.  Dump station has two dump spots, which was nice.  There are lots of picnic areas, and the tent sites looked very nice too.  

    Not the greatest:  other than the aforementioned levelness issues, I was amused to see how steep the road down to the little "front gate" is.  Not ideal for RVs!  You come down off a Mesa to the much lower campground on a fairly steep grade, and 2/3 of the way down, you have to stop to check in.  Just seemed weird.  The dump station has NO hose hookup for the non-potable water (just a weird contraption that sprays water everywhere), so no easy way to flush the black tank, which I don't love.

    Connectivity:  no wi-fi.  And the cell signal is spotty.  We were able to use my iphone to create a Verizon hot spot, and actually, after a struggle, could watch some Netflix.  But then surfing sometimes went from slow but okay to non-existent.  My one word review would be:  inconsistent.  And now, we don't spent our time surfing the internet, but for doing research, checking email, etc., it was not ideal.  Workable, but not the best.

    We'd stay here again in a second.  We've already talked about what we'll do next time we stay here.

  • Rachel G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 10, 2023

    Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa

    Hot springs

    Stayed for 3 nights. Awesome experience. Campground is rustic. Water and electric only. They do have a dump station but it is an extra cost. Sites were small and some hookups are in strange places. Our site #2 was shaded but hookups were at front of site and on wrong side so make sure you have enough power cord and hose. Campground does have a small bathroom and vintage rental trailers. You still have to pay for entry to springs but you get a discount for being in campground. The hot springs are amazing and you can leave and come back. Open till 10 pm which was great and we showered in the great locker rooms at the springs area before going back to camp. There is a great restaurant on site as well as beer and wine.


Guide to Gallina

Cabin camping near Gallina, New Mexico offers a unique blend of outdoor adventure and cozy accommodations, perfect for those looking to escape into nature.

Explore the Scenic Trails Nearby

  • The Ghost Ranch features stunning landscapes and numerous hiking trails, including the famous Chimney Rock hike, ideal for outdoor enthusiasts.
  • At Riana - Abiquiu Lake, visitors can enjoy the Abiquiu Lake Vista Trail, a 4-mile loop perfect for hiking and biking.
  • Chama River RV Park & Cooper's El Vado Ranch offers access to beautiful fishing spots along the Chama River, making it a great choice for anglers.

Cabin campers appreciate these amenities

  • Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa provides vintage camper rentals alongside full-hookup RV sites, ensuring a comfortable stay with access to hot springs.
  • At Stone House Lodge, guests can enjoy electric hookups and clean facilities, making it a convenient choice for cabin camping.
  • Star Dance offers a magical atmosphere with unique accommodations like yurts and cabins, perfect for a peaceful retreat.

Cabins are available at Riana - Abiquiu Lake

  • The Riana - Abiquiu Lake campground features cabins that provide a cozy base for exploring the stunning surroundings.
  • Elkhorn Lodge Chama offers cabin accommodations that are well-reviewed for their serene environment and proximity to outdoor activities.
  • Down Home Lodge and Family RV Resort provides cabin options that are perfect for families looking to enjoy a rustic experience with modern conveniences.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Gallina, NM is Riana - Abiquiu Lake with a 4.3-star rating from 20 reviews.

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