Best Tent Camping near Glenwood, NM

Recent Tent Reviews near Glenwood, New Mexico

176 Reviews of 24 Glenwood Campgrounds

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  Kamala G.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 9, 2018

  Brook Char Campground

  beautiful!

  spot 12 is the best for tent camping and closest to the water. bears frequent the area so you must lock up all food and trash in you car over night.

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  Rebecca W.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 5, 2021

  Rainbow (AZ)

  Beautiful Hiking, Serene Camping

  Camped here in October 2016. My all-time favorite campgrounds. We tent camped and it was freezing cold, poured rain. We had huge sleeping bags and a little propane heater, and still really enjoyed it. Lots of area to hike and tons to see.

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  David R.

  Guide

  

  Mar. 1, 2023

  Upper Scorpion Campground

  Awesome Cliff Dwellings - not a Bad Site

  The Gila cliff dwellings are awesome. Well worth the 1.5 hour drive in from Silver City. The Upper Scorpion campground is really a parking lot with nearby tent sites. Campers park in the lot. With that said I was the only occupant of the campground. It was very quiet with a spectacular night sky. The Lower Scorpion campground is the same. The host was very friendly and helpful. No services except pit toilets.

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  Beth G.

  Legend

  

  Sep. 21, 2023

  Hannagan Campground - Apache Sitgreaves National Forests

  Lovely Little Campground

  This is a great campsite that is full of amenities for FREE (donations accepted).

  There are just a few spots and they are first come , first serve. We enjoyed chatting with the camp host and taking a walk along the hiking trails.

  At over 9000 feet elevation, this is a great spot to beat the AZ summer heat. The sites are nestled away among the tree and feel very secluded considering how close together they actually are to each other.

  Great for tent camping or a small camping trailer. Site have picnic tables, vault toilets, and drinking water

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  Sierra N.

  Guide

  

  Apr. 16, 2023

  Meadow Creek Dispersed Camping

  Legendary creek side camping in a valley

  This trail requires 4x4 and high clearance. It is a bumpy road for all 3+ miles into the mountainside. But it is far worth the drive for the seclusion. There are plenty of spaces to camp before the creek. But we kept going for about 3 miles, hit a road gate, and started traveling into the valley. It will eventually open up and you will see meadow creek. Spots to the left and right of the fork, we settled at the bottom. No service in the valley. Extremely magical, and serene. Leave it better than you left it please! If you want a camp spot off the beaten path, this is it. Perfect for tent camping/car camping.

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  Jacob W.

  Ranger

  

  Jul. 23, 2023

  Cherry Creek Campground

  Has lots of potential but . . .

  We tent camped at Cherry Creek campground in late July 2023. We arrived about 4pm on a Saturday and there were like 2 sites available. First come, first serve, no fee, but a ranger told me that could change soon. Lots of nice tall pines. The creek was dry. Very scenic valley. There’s a short, informal trail at the north end of the campground past the bathroom. The trail goes about 0.25 miles out; so 0.5 mile round trip. A nice evening or morning stroll or both. But…there was a big group next to us that partied loud and late—with a generator that lit up their site, and ours. Oh well! At least they were enjoying the outdoors like we were, I think.

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  samphrone J.

  Traveler

  

  Nov. 2, 2021

  Sapillo Dispersed Camping Area

  lovely

  with our rv in the shop we've been getting some tent camping in. we were headed to another campground and had been on the road too long, sun dipping towards dusk, so we saw this turnout, easy to miss, and drove on in. lovely and spacious as others have said. not much litter. we picked up what little we saw. zero cell signal with verizon.

  what we especially enjoyed was being able to furrow way back in our 4x4 to a secluded spot. halloween weekend and we could hear some revellers but enough distance made it a bit charming rather than annoying. so much open land for hiking and the cdt meanders through.

  leaving we lost our way and found a small group of campers even further back in. really wonderful. chilly nights and early mornings. secret gem.

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  Shavit L.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 21, 2019

  Cosmic Campground

  THE place for star gazing!

  Primitive campground with 1 bathroom. 5 designated drive up spots for camping as well as more possible dispersed sites out in the meadow. Several fire rings hint at possible tenting sites. The wilderness that surrounds the site and lack of lights truly make the night sky magical. Check campground schedule for guided star gazing, they have telescope nights!

  And it’s free! Watch out for cow poop.

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  Eugenie B.

  Traveler

  

  Dec. 10, 2021

  Gila Hot Springs Ranch

  Close to Gila National Monument

  We pulled right into our campsite with hot and cold water at our site. I believe they pull it from the natural hot springs that run beneath the mountain. What a treat! Even if you're not glam camping with a fancy RV it's perfect! How many times have you had to wash your dishes in cold water st a campground. I pull a 37ft gooseneck horse trailer that is now used for camping. No amenities but next best thing to camping in a tent. There is a short walk to the natural hot springs down by the river which is really rustic and relaxing. Especially after climbing the step to the cave/cliff dwellings which are approximately 4 mi further up the road. The restrooms are flush toilets, hot water and a heated floor. Super clean! You can pay a small fee to utilize the "hot tub" which is more modern but the best part is that there's no ceiling! That means as you sit in the hot tub you're privy to the unobstructed view of the Milky Way! Bring a pair of binoculars! We saw several shooting stars and we blown away by the majesty of the heavens which were out "ceiling"!
  You can get out of the hot tub, go directly into the restroom/shower. There's a code to enter the two shower/hot tub complex. Great because it keeps unexpected/uninvited guests from entering. We parked at site #08 close to the restrooms. There are hookups for more luxurious RVs. We ran out of propane and were easily accommodated with a fire ring and wood for a small fee. Well worth it! Mornings were in the 30's. It warms up quickly so layering worked for us. The camp host were very accommodating and friendly. I loved watching them round up their herd of horses that roam freely through the campground from time to time. At sunset we watched deer in the pasture grazing happily. Then watched them hop right over the fence one by one! How fun is that! Sunrise and sunsets there cast the most beautiful hues on the rock formations surrounding the area. While walking down to the natural hot springs we were delighted to see sheep who had given birth to a couple sets of black & white faced twins! Too cute for words... Bring a lunch as there are picnic tables next to the creek. Great after soaking in the three separate soaking areas. I was told you could arrange pack trips on horses and explore any of the back country areas. This is love to return and take advantage of! As amazing as it is on foot and in the car it Hass to be mine blowing on the back of a horse! I was also told that they do trail rides for those less experienced riders. 

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  Gary C.

  Traveler

  

  Jan. 9, 2022

  Gila Lower Box Canyon

  A true paradise in southwestern NM

  Don't go to the Gila Lower Box looking for formal campsites and places to hook up an rv. This is primitive camping at one of New Mexico's truest oases. 

  Why? Because in 1990, cattle were prohibited from grazing this stretch of the Gila River. 

  The result? One of the lushest, most verdant riparian environments left in the desert southwest.
  For those with a 4wd or very high clearance, you can camp down along the cliffs right at the edge of the river corridor. Being a birders paradise, it's a very unique experience to sit on the edge of the cliffs, 20-30 feet above the tops of the cottonwoods and watch all the bird activity below. 

  You can also watch bands of coatimundis grazing through the bosque. Watch out for rattlesnakes and Gila monsters during the warmer months though. 

  I rate this as one of New Mexico's best outdoor experiences. (A note: I camp to the west of the location shown on the map.)

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  Court M.

  Guide

  

  May. 28, 2018

  Black Canyon Campground - Lower

  Santa Fe National Forest

  Beautiful campground in Santa Fe New Mexico. We came to stay one night to go to Meow Wolf and ended up staying 3 nights I liked it so much. Would be 5 stars but the water spigot only worked intermittently, and it was difficult to get a site due to online reservations, some of which weren't even used but sites were still considered occupied due to reservation. I dislike National Park Campgrounds utilizing online reservations, it makes it hard for those of us who wish to ramble aimlessly.

  The birds are abundant here. I wore a red winter hat and had at least 10 hummingbirds buzz my head in one day. I could hear their wings and feel the breeze from them they came so close. Tons of shade here, and nice cool days with chilly nights in May. We had a night of sleet after a rainstorm with hail but the next two days were gorgeous. Conveniently located to Santa Fe amenities. I highly recommend this campground. Pit toilets were minimally smelly and relatively clean.

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  Taylor S.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 15, 2021

  Cosmic Campground

  Great Spot

  This is a great spot for tent, trailer or RV campers. There are a handful of trailer/RV spots in the actual camp ground loop with plenty of room for tents in the center. There is a vault toilet that is clean and stocked with toilet paper. If the actual campground is full there are plenty of camp sites in the surrounding areas.

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  MT

  Scout

  

  Jun. 14, 2021

  Cosmic Campground

  Stars 5 Campsite 4

  About 10 designated sites around a loop. The sites are set up as to where you pull/back your vehicle/camper into the site. There is a picnic table. The site itself is compacted gravel. There is an area at each site where you can set up tent(s) on dirt. Very little to no shade so suggest you bring a popup canopy. Each site has a fire ring, but be sure to check (and respect) the burn ban status. Two pit toilets. No water available at campground so be sure to pack in. There are also dispersed sites off the main loop. There are basically just where you set up a tent where you can find a nice spot. Most have a rock fire ring. The dispersed sites offer solitude away from other campers, but a longer walk to the latrines. There are 4 cement pads at the main campsite area to set telescopes. The stars are incredible. Great viewing of Milky Way (when on cosmic calendar). Constellations galore. Too many satellites to count.

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  Candy P.

  Legend

  

  Nov. 30, 2020

  Brook Char Campground

  Tent Camping with a view

  This tent walk in site has been our family favorite for decades. The sites have plenty of room for 2 tents. There is a clean bathroom in the campsite as well as water. This sites are across the small road from the lake. This is our favorite place to camp with other family members since the sites are close together. Easy walk to the lake.

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  Elisa P.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 16, 2021

  Gila Hot Springs Campground

  Really peaceful and pretty

  Love the hot springs, great hosts, calm, and not too many people.

  Can get cold at night if you are in a tent, bring warm clothing

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  Jonathan

  Guide

  

  Mar. 31, 2021

  Black Jack Campground

  High in the Jackpines

  About 15 miles from 3 Way on 78, a nice little CG w pit toilets and no water. Though next to the road, there isn’t much traffic and our night was peaceful. I would guess that there are a dozen sites, fairly flat and good for tenting.

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  Cathy C.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 22, 2021

  Lower Scorpion Campground

  Visited but did not stay

  We didn't actually stay there but leaving this review to explain why RVs and camper vans are discouraged. The campground is a small parking lot surrounded by walk-in campsites. If you are tenting it, a beautiful place!

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  Optimus

  Guide

  

  Jul. 4, 2022

  Hannagan Campground - Apache Sitgreaves National Forests

  Hannagan Meadow

  Beautiful little campground!  Just 7 sites, walking distance from Hannigan Meadow, access for a nice trail to Aker Lake right in the campground.  Some mild road noise from 191, but very peaceful stay.  Every site will fit a small rv or tent.

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  Monte W.

  Legend

  

  Sep. 28, 2020

  Cosmic Campground

  Great place

  I have stayed here multiple times and love it. Both times I drove past the telescope pads and went up the hill and slept in a tent. Only a few other campers each time I stayed. Awesome view of the stars and the Milky Way. Plenty of wood for a fire and multiple fire pits. I stayed in June of 2019 and July of 2020 and rain was a bit of an issue. I would stay here again

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  Cynthia F.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 21, 2019

  Cosmic Campground

  Hilltop dispersed camping

  This is a small campground on top of a hill, therefore great for stargazing! It is dispersed camping (yea, free!) and has two vault toilets. The bathrooms/toilets were well kept and not super stinky like in some places.  There's gravel parking great for RVs, and plenty room beyond that for tents. However, there is NO shade, so beware the summer afternoon. Perhaps because of this there was hardly anyone there, but that's makes for a quiet, unintrusive stay. Also, there are some free range cows, so watch out for cow patties.

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  Candy P.

  Legend

  

  Nov. 30, 2020

  Cutthroat

  Lake lovers dream

  This campsite is perfect for tent campers looking to be close to the lake. Sites are more private that brookchar (next site over) but only have vaulted toilets, no running water in bathrooms. There is designated parking for each spot, but you might have to hike a little ways to your site. Not all spots are level, but the views are great!

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  Jessica M.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 2, 2018

  Lake Roberts

  Lake Roberts summer visit

  It’s a few minutes from the lake but it’s nice and open.. both times we’ve gone it’s had quite a few people but beyond being able to hear them we weren’t running into each other. Great for tents, or campers.. They have metal fire rings to help which was nice.

  Only drawback was one time people were running generators which were pretty loud.. but we’d still go back!

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  Kellie L.

  Traveler

  

  May. 12, 2020

  Honeymoon Campground

  Perfect place

  My husband and I went with our 3 small children. The camp ground only has 3-5 camp sites but on the way in there’s places to put tents off the road. The road is long and goes through a few low water crossings which are so fun to play in. There isn’t much fish up there but there’s crawfish galore once you go upstream from the water crossings. We saw tons of animals and livestock. A few locals too but it was a perfect spot for us just a little far to drive.

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  Jorge G.

  Guide

  

  Mar. 4, 2024

  Owl Creek Campground

  Nice, quiet stop along 191

  A small campground overlooking the Gila River. Only about a half dozen sites but very lightly used and isolated. $5 fee. Closest stores are in Clifton, and the little station in Three Way. The road to the campground from US-191 is dirt, but easily passable by any vehicle that isn't a lowrider. Good condition. 

  Gravel tent pads, awnings, grills, firepits, and clean restrooms. No hook-ups or water/sewer. Decent T-Mobile service, nice BLM Ranger checked on us both mornings. Woke up to the mine blasting one of those mornings, but that wasn't entirely unexpected. 

  Overall a great place to stay, would recommend.

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  Beth G.

  Legend

  

  Sep. 19, 2023

  Mesa Campground

  Nice spot for trout fishing

  We stayed at Mesa Campground during a tour of the Gila National Forest with friends.

  The lake views aren’t great, but you can easily walk down to the shore.

  The trash bins and running water are really nice amenities. Our site had a table and grill and we were able to fit our truck with a rooftop tent and a truck with a small pull behind, but we were really close to each other.

  We’ve also caught and ate trout from Lake Roberts.

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  Trace P.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 17, 2018

  Aspen Campground

  Very Nice

  I wouldn't say this is an awe inspiring getaway, but it is a refreshing place to escape the heat of the Valley of the Sun in Phoenix. It is a very large campground near Woods Canyon Lake. Some spots are very shady, in the pines, and some spots are not so shady, near the meadow. The campground hosts are very friendly and host Movies in the Meadow and "Ranger" classes for the kids on the weekends. It is very, very common, to have Elk wander through your campsite daily. Good for either tents or trailers.

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  Anna R.

  Ranger

  

  Jul. 17, 2018

  Lower Scorpion Campground

  Hot springs near visitor center

  Just a short hike from the visitor's center are a series of hot springs. The first spring is really just a trickle and can only be found by touch moving through the stream. I was able to set up a tent on the creek and dig down in the sand to find the hot water and then covered myself to get the geothermal properties. Not a traditional hot spring soak but a memorable experience. The next morning I could find the hot spring seam by the steam coming off the creek and did the same thing while watching coyotes traverse the canyon.