Española is an ideal place for camping adventures of all kinds. Discover secluded campsites where you can reconnect with nature. Or maybe you like to bring your family and friends along. Either way, there are Española campgrounds just for you. Ready to plan your adventure? Check out our campgrounds near Española and user-submitted reviews.
$20 / night
"Driving into the camp, you have three options: Walk-In Camping, Camping With Parking Access & Limited Access."
"To begin, the lots are far enough away from fellow campers that you're seldom disturbed by noise or movement."
$20 - $50 / night
"There are trail heads that are a short walk from the campground including a 1.5 mile trail to the visitor center
The spots have picnic table and fire rings, there is potable water and vault toilets throughout"
"Shuttle bus takes you to visitor center Where ruins are and access to trails. There is a lovely 2 mile trail from campground that you can also walk to center. Ruins are interesting."
"Wide open space to pick your spot next to a Juniper or two.
Hardly anyone here, just the coyotes howling. Appreciated access to a pit toilet."
"That road leads around most of the camping area and you can avoid the side roads with the steep entrances. "
"New Mexico, in general, has some of the least expensive camping in the contiguous 48 states. The road in is a little rough in spots, but a pretty short drive along dirt from the pavement. "
"As others have said, you can get water at the North Lake campground, but there's a pass you'll need to buy to get in. "
"Given the area described has piles of trash and little else to recommend it, it seems a shame to be close to gorgeous wilderness and stare at rubbish."
"Close by, easy to find, plenty of space. Little trash left behind by some people. Overall, a great place for the night."
$20 / night
"It's convenient to have the grocery store within walking distance, and there's a YMCA in Los Alamos where you can purchase shower passes for $5. Nice staff at the visitor center as well."
"The shuttle picks up from the parking lot or I plan to drive in early before 9:00 a.m. with my van to get a parking spot in the park and skip the shuttle."
"While most of the trees in this area were burnt by fires less than 10 years ago, it still provides great views of the valley below and the highest mountains in all of New Mexico! "
"We stayed in site fairly close to the entrance and off to the right on the East spur for 6 days in a 36’ motorhome and Cherokee Trailhawk."
$40 - $60 / night
"Access to the hot springs spa was NOT included in the price for camping, and not inexpensive, but the variety of pools and the beauty of the place was worth it."
"The camping area is more of a campground than an RV park, in a positive way. Many of the sites are shaded with mature trees."
TravelerI found this campground on the Dyrt before visiting Los Alamos, NM. I checked out the website a little bit too, but didn’t see that reservations could be made ahead of time. Everything I read on the Dyrt said it was first come first serve. When we got here, there was a QR code on the electrical box that took me to an online reservation site. I called the parks department and the lady I talked to said they changed it about 6 months ago and it was no longer first come first served. Luckily she was able to tell me which two sites were available for the time I wanted to stay, and I was able to get it reserved online after that. There were several sites that were empty, and stayed that way overnight into the next day, even though they were “unavailable” online. Someone else kept changing their spot to try and have more room, so I’m guessing a lot of people still assume it’s first come. If you don’t want to risk it, make a reservation ahead of time.
The park (parking lot) is very basic with electrical hookups at each site. There is a dump station and a water station to fill tanks as well. The spaces are pretty narrow, so an awning can’t be fully extended. All spaces are pull-through and have plenty of room for long rigs and vehicles. Some spaces are decently level, but others need leveling blocks.
There’s a dog run area with artificial turf and a water pump and bowl. It was clean and well kept.
There is a shuttle area with bathrooms nearby, but the bathrooms were locked and there was no shuttle service when we were here.
Overall, this was a good short-term RV park for our quick visit. It had everything we needed.
TravelerClose to main roads but quiet flat and wide spots. Several fire spots (3-5 didn’t count all). We had neighbors we could see but all are pleasantly spaced. Heading west in 64, turn right at the water tower that is just past Ranger station.
ScoutBeautiful scenery (mountains, trees, geese, beaver, elk, deer). Quiet due to have less than 25 sites. Spaces on the lower row are extremely tight (neighbors overlap) WiFi works great. Tiny but cute store. Portable restrooms and showers are clean and work extremely well (temp controlled).
TravelerI loved it because it was next to a little river and the sites are so spaced out!
ScoutPlenty of space for the truck and several tents. Nice fire pit. Overview of the canyon. Trailers probably can’t get here. Four-wheel-drive recommended.
Traveler2 wheel drive accessible, fresh water source, fire pit ring, room for 3 vehicles near camp, very peaceful, and zero noise and no light pollution.
ScoutNice spot along the creek, probably 4-5 spots and a bathroom.
TravelerI think this is actually Cuchillo Del Medio campground, not Cuchilla like it’s listed here. Either way, it’s a beautiful spot.
There were three campsites, all had good access to the creek, tables, fire rings and a bathroom nearby. I was surprised this place was free since it has those amenities.
I was in spot #3 and it was very large, with room to walk into the woods a bit on one side. The sites are pretty close together, and it’s close to the road so there’s some noise from that but the creek does a good job of drowning out the noise.
Only about 20 minutes from Wheeler Peak/Williams Lake parking lot so good spot to camp if you want to hike there.
LegendReally nice area but you can find better spots nearby without all the restrictions and people.
Camping near Española, New Mexico, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and unique experiences. Whether you're looking for a quiet spot to unwind or a place to explore, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.
Camping near Española, New Mexico, has something for everyone. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the beautiful surroundings!
Frequently Asked Questions
According to TheDyrt.com, Española, NM offers a wide range of camping options, with 172 campgrounds and RV parks near Española, NM and 52 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Española, NM is Black Canyon Campground with a 4.2-star rating from 29 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 52 free dispersed camping spots near Española, NM.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 10 parks near Española, NM that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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