Top Tent Camping near Grants, NM

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Best Tent Sites Near Grants, NM (6)

    Camper-submitted photo from Joe Skeen Campground
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    1. Joe Skeen Campground

    11 Reviews
    12 Photos
    31 Saves

    Accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt roads. Learn more: https://www.campendium.com/camping/boondocking-101/

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
    • Tents
    Camper-submitted photo from Cibola National Forest Lobo Canyon Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Chain of Craters Hiker Hideout
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    Camper-submitted photo from Chain of Craters Hiker Hideout
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    3. Chain of Craters Hiker Hideout

    2 Reviews
    12 Photos
    4 Saves

    The Hiker Hideout is primitive, hike-in, wilderness campsites. There is no water or showers. There is an outdoor-composting toilet. The property once had a historic cabin, unfortunately the cabin and outhouse were destroyed by wildfire in 2022. The Hiker Hideout is an inholding surrounded by El Malpais National Monument, all park rules apply.

    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Toilets

    $15 / night

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      4. Lobo Canyon

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      5 Saves

      The picnic ground is located 10 miles northeast of Grants at an elevation of approximately 7,437 feet. Ponderosa pine, pinon, and juniper trees provide shade and some privacy for visitors. There is a group picnic area that was built in the 1930's by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). Remember to pay attention to road conditions and your vehicle's abilities before driving off of the main road.

      • Tents
      • Toilets
      Camper-submitted photo from 4 R's Primitive camping
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      5. 4 R's Primitive camping

      2 Reviews
      7 Photos
      1 Save

      Hill side ruggid/primitive camping, no hookups. Wifi in common area. Wolf spirit wolf sanctuary less than a mile away! Pinehill is about a 5 minute drive for supplies. Great views and good hiking!

      • Pets
      • Reservable
      • Tents
      • WiFi

      $10 / night

      Camper-submitted photo from Mujeres Valley Campground
      Camper-submitted photo from Mujeres Valley Campground
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      6. Mujeres Valley Campground

      3 Reviews
      15 Photos
      28 Saves

      This property was obtained around 60+ years ago via the Homestead Act by a family who we have become very close friends with. Over the last 60 years it's only been used sparingly as grazing land for cattle. Since we've obtained the land we've been focused on learning it's history from those who have been here the longest while also being proud BIPOC owners of land in this area. We've also connected with the original people's of this land who were here during the time the land was colonized. We've found ceremonial and everyday pottery, crystals, and underground caves throughout the surrounding properties which we own.

      Over the last 2 years we've learned about the Redwoods that have been wiped out of the area and that the mountain is eroding quickly. It has become our mission to plant indigenous plants and trees that are extinct from the area, reviving the plant like, reviving the mountain and doing what we can to encourage the water table to rise! Our plans for the 12 acres the campground occupies is to add an outdoor shower that can be used all year, installing solar powered water heaters & bathrooms as well as establishing a community meeting space and a greenhouse where we can host gardening classes and provide fresh fruits and veggies in this food desert! This land is sacred and we intend to continue treating it as such!

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Reservable
      • ADA Access
      • Tents
      • Group

      $15 - $25 / night


    Recent Tent Reviews In Grants

    189 Reviews of 6 Grants Campgrounds


    • JThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Joe Skeen Campground - El Malpais NCA
      Oct. 30, 2024

      Joe Skeen Campground - El Malpais NCA

      Amazing free campground!

      This is an amazing little free first come first serve campground. Well maintained gravel roads. Each site has a nice covered picnic table with pedestal grill and fire ring. Sites can accommodate tent/car camping up to larger travel trailers/rv’s, we camped in a 30ft class c and there was a 35-40 ft bus in one site. Beware there is a large dip in the road as you enter the campground we drove through at an angle but still drug the rear bumper skids. There are pit toilets and garbage boxes but no water available.

    • RThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Quaking Aspen Campground
      Oct. 17, 2024

      Quaking Aspen Campground

      Nice location

      We spent a few nights here. It’s not a big campground and we came in without a reservation. I don’t think reservations are possible? The sites are pretty spaced out and shaded. I think there were about 16 sites total though there might be more. There are clean pit toilets, picnic tables and fire rings. Really nice hiking / mountain bike trails. The aspens are in the trails not the campground

    • James B.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Six Mile Canyon - Dispersed Camping
      Sep. 10, 2024

      Six Mile Canyon - Dispersed Camping

      Nice stay for two days

      We picked this free area for convenience (easy to get to from I40) and how it looked in photos.
      What other reviews say about the start of the road being rough is correct. The wash areas are really poorly maintained. Once you get past this the road is pretty good.
      We found a nice campsite and were able to get level in the pickup camper. Stayed two night and enjoyed the beauty.
      Some complain about noise form I40, but if you come back into the area you can’t hear it.

    • J
      Camper-submitted photo from Quaking Aspen Campground
      Jul. 21, 2024

      Quaking Aspen Campground

      Nice campground

      Nice campground, camp sites are nicely spaced, plenty of shade under the pines, sites have picnic tables and fire pits, clean vault toilets, well maintained campground

    • Dell P.
      Camper-submitted photo from Bluewater Lake State Park
      Jun. 24, 2024

      Bluewater Lake State Park

      WINDY

      Campgrounds easy to access.  I did not have a site reservation, buit there were lots of vacent pads available.   Nice view of the lake.   Only drawback was the all night  incessant  winds.  They were strong, gusty and loud.  So strong they collapsed my tent on top of me. Notmuch sleep that night.  It might have been where I was (pad 44),  They were still strong in the morning, but I noticed they were less/non existant at the campsites near the main entrance.  Just bewaye and be prepared.

    • m
      Camper-submitted photo from Six Mile Canyon - Dispersed Camping
      Jun. 22, 2024

      Six Mile Canyon - Dispersed Camping

      Watch out for rain

      I’m actually stuck here as I’m writing this because the rain washed out the road, and everything is so muddy. I was tired and the weather app said only a 50% chance of rain for an hour, but boy was that wrong. A nice spot besides that, close to the highway but far enough away to not have much noise. I would avoid it in the future without something 4x4 though.

    • mThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Quaking Aspen Campground
      Jun. 6, 2024

      Quaking Aspen Campground

      Great sites no direct hiking

      Claen vault toilets, well spaced and quiet sites. We'll maintained. No water. No hiking from campground. Some trails and dispersed camping 1/2 mi down road south.

    • James G.
      Camper-submitted photo from Six Mile Canyon - Dispersed Camping
      May. 20, 2024

      Six Mile Canyon - Dispersed Camping

      Beautiful spot!

      This was a great find along the 40. The road is a bit long but it follows the 40 most of the way and is accessible for most cars. Though lower clearance may need to be careful at certain points. We found that the spots were far apart so we didn't have anyone near us.

      I would definitely stay here again.

    • MThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Joe Skeen Campground
      May. 17, 2024

      Joe Skeen Campground

      Surprised!

      Was pleasantly surprised by how nice this free campground was. Each site has a covered picnic table, grill, fire pit & garbage bin. They are spaced out nicely. There are pit toilets, but no water or dump facilities. These fill up fast, so come early. Most people leave early in the morning, so if you can get here before noon, you may get lucky. We arrived around 11 am & there were only 2 sites open. The road coming in was a bit rough and has quite a deep dip in the road. We were here in April and it stayed full.

    • Terry O.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Six Mile Canyon Road Dispersed Site
      May. 7, 2024

      Six Mile Canyon Road Dispersed Site

      Beautiful views in the canyon

      Went about 2 miles up the road to find the last good spot. Found a few sites off of the road before this but all occupied. We got a site for 2 RVs that protected us from an impending windstorm. Sites not very level but managed to get the RVs level enough. Thoroughly enjoyed the area. Biked 6 miles up the road. Had cell service (Verizon and T-mobile).

    • Lauren M.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Cibola National Forest Lobo Canyon Campground
      Apr. 22, 2024

      Cibola National Forest Lobo Canyon Campground

      Beautiful dispersed

      Great quiet dispersed camp ground. There were plenty of spots to choose from. The surrounding area is gorgeous! The camp spot is nestled in the trees and has plenty of shade for the summer months. Currently in April the picnic area was closed.

    • Rainer R.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Six Mile Canyon - Dispersed Camping
      Apr. 21, 2024

      Six Mile Canyon - Dispersed Camping

      Great spot

      Great Spot! Clean and easy to find. A bit bumpy to access. 2WD will only bring you to the first two sites. We were told from another camper that for all others you will need 4WD . Also it seems the access can become muddy after rain. You will probably need 4WD in that case too.

    • Candy's Catmobile RV Life-Utube S.
      Camper-submitted photo from Joe Skeen Campground - El Malpais NCA
      Apr. 18, 2024

      Joe Skeen Campground - El Malpais NCA

      Best dispersed camping you'll find! Some cell service, read review

      I enjoyed my week at Joe Skeen in April 2024. If you camp near the top of the loop, overlooking the road below you'll get some cell service. I was in camp site 8 and have Tmobile I had 5G 2 bars, but it came in and out. I was still able to stream and use my phone hot spot. Nice cement pads with picnic tables, pavillion, fire pit and BBQ stands. Vault toilets with trash bins, but NO WATER! Be careful if you're towing anything, as my trailer bottomed out and bent the jack stand on my brand new car hauler trailer at the gulley in the road on the way into the campground. They should fill that in!! Check out my Utube journey's at: Candy's Catmobile RV Life on Utube. (:

    • Lea B.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Six Mile Canyon - Dispersed Camping
      Apr. 17, 2024

      Six Mile Canyon - Dispersed Camping

      Quiet location with great cell coverage

      The area is beautiful with a winding road that takes you farther if you want to go. I drove in about .25 mile and found a nice spot that others had used as a camp site.

      The road getting to Six Mile Canyon is a little rough due to ruts, but we did fine in a Class C. Just went really slowly.

    • J
      Camper-submitted photo from Bluewater Lake State Park
      Apr. 11, 2024

      Bluewater Lake State Park

      Nice find

      Great campground. Not far off I-40. Lots of sites. Most have a level, gravel tent pad, table and fire ring. Vault toilets in abundance. One bathroom with sinks and flush toilets. Separate shower house was closed when we were here. Some electric sites. Some large level pull thrus. Most sites have at least a glimpse of the lake. There were horses roaming through the campground. Mostly empty this April midweek. Good trails for hiking. I only saw one water pump in the park. There is an EV charging station.

    • Twan M.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Six Mile Canyon - Dispersed Camping
      Apr. 7, 2024

      Six Mile Canyon - Dispersed Camping

      Hidden Gem

      Just off & along the interstate, you’d never know. The valley road cuts through green canyon bluffs and rolling hills with good tree coverage. Lots of fun and scenic driving. Spur trails are good 4x4 drives. The main road is 2wd friendly for a long way, with probably 10-15 camping sites/options along the way. Very beautiful and peaceful.

    • April W.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Grants-Cibola Sands KOA
      Mar. 29, 2024

      Grants-Cibola Sands KOA

      Best stay! Amazing and clean free showers!

      Not sure if my last one saved, this campground was awesome!! Clean facilities, free showers, free breakfast!

    • April W.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Grants-Cibola Sands KOA
      Mar. 29, 2024

      Grants-Cibola Sands KOA

      Fantastic bathrooms, showers, laundry and free breakfast!

      We just stopped by overnight, but they have amazing FREE showers, very cheap laundry services, amazing views, FrEE breakfast. Awesome KOA!!

    • S
      Camper-submitted photo from Grants-Cibola Sands KOA
      Feb. 11, 2024

      Grants-Cibola Sands KOA

      My favourite KOA yet!

      Had a lovely 1 night stay. The toilets & showers are unisex however they’re in individual little “restrooms” so there are not any gaps in the door etc, it’s your own little bathroom. Staff were lovely, smaller campground compared to other KOAs but perfect for our little RV. They also did a free breakfast!

    • KThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Joe Skeen Campground - El Malpais NCA
      Dec. 30, 2023

      Joe Skeen Campground - El Malpais NCA

      Great free camping spot!

      This is a great campground! We came in with a 34' toy hauler and there was plenty of spots that would accommodate our size. Their website says there are spots to accommodate up to 50'. There are 10 spots and it is first come, first serve, so make sure you get here early. At the end of December, there were plenty of open spots. There is a little dip when you turn off the main road which we made it through without any issues. Campground was clean, had outhouses, and covered seating areas. Great find!

    • DThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Joe Skeen Campground
      Dec. 30, 2023

      Joe Skeen Campground

      Not far from I-40

      Not too far from I-40.  The campground was clean and free.  Even though this was the off-season and a weekday, it was almost full.



    Guide to Grants

    Camping near Grants, New Mexico, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and unique experiences. Whether you're looking for a quiet spot to relax or an adventure-filled getaway, this area has something for everyone.

    What to do:

    • Hiking: Explore the trails around the area. Many campers enjoy the scenic hikes, like those at El Morro National Monument, where one reviewer mentioned, "The hikes are nice because the water is low you can walk all the way around the lake almost."
    • Fishing: Bluewater Lake State Park is a great spot for fishing. A visitor noted, "Nice view of the lake," making it a perfect backdrop for a day by the water.
    • Visiting Historical Sites: Check out the Ice Cave & Bandera Volcano. One camper shared, "The trail views are incredible and it's secluded and peaceful," highlighting the area's natural beauty and history.

    What campers like:

    • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the campgrounds. At Grants KOA Journey, one guest said, "Friendly staff. Bathrooms were private and clean," which adds to the overall comfort of the stay.
    • Affordable Rates: Many campgrounds offer great value. A reviewer at Joe Skeen Campground - El Malpais NCA mentioned, "Such a great site. Literally cannot imagine better free camping!!"
    • Scenic Views: Campers love the picturesque settings. One visitor at Bluewater Lake State Park Campground remarked, "Very quiet and beautiful lake view for only $8."

    What you should know:

    • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Joe Skeen Campground, do not have drinking water or showers. A camper noted, "There are clean vault toilets and trash bins," but be prepared to bring your own supplies.
    • Reservation Recommendations: Many sites fill up quickly, especially during peak seasons. A visitor at Coal Mine Campground advised, "You could wake up and find a reservation posted at your site and have to relocate."
    • Weather Considerations: The winds can be strong at certain campgrounds. One camper at Bluewater Lake State Park Campground mentioned, "Only drawback was the all-night incessant winds."

    Tips for camping with families:

    • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for spots with amenities like playgrounds. The Grants KOA Journey has a playground, making it a hit with kids. A reviewer said, "We spent one night here and really enjoyed our stay."
    • Plan Activities: Bring games or plan hikes that everyone can enjoy. One family found that the trails at El Morro National Monument were great for all ages, stating, "Good trails for hiking."
    • Pack Snacks: Keep everyone energized during your adventures. A camper at Joe Skeen Campground mentioned, "There is a little dip when you turn off the main road," so having snacks on hand can help during travel.

    Tips from RVers:

    • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Joe Skeen Campground noted, "There are 10 spots and it is first come, first serve, so make sure you get here early."
    • Be Prepared for Rough Roads: Some campgrounds have rough access roads. One RV traveler at Joe Skeen Campground warned, "The road coming in was a bit rough and has quite a deep dip."
    • Bring Extra Supplies: Since some campgrounds lack amenities, it's wise to stock up. A visitor at Lavaland RV Park mentioned, "The vibe was something along the lines of the 'good Ol' days' of family vacationing," suggesting a nostalgic feel that might inspire you to bring along some comforts from home.

    Camping near Grants, New Mexico, offers a unique blend of adventure and relaxation. With a little planning, you can enjoy all that this beautiful area has to offer!

    Frequently Asked Questions

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      According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Grants, NM is Joe Skeen Campground with a 4.5-star rating from 11 reviews.

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