Best Glamping near Hillsboro, NM

Hot Springs Glamp Camp in Truth or Consequences houses vintage trailers and a yurt just blocks from the Rio Grande and Main Street. The intimate glamping site features private mineral hot spring tubs that are open 24 hours daily and separated by corrugated walls for privacy while maintaining a cozy community atmosphere. A recent visitor noted, "It's tucked away and such a cozy and slow place to stay. It has lovely clean hot spring tubs that are open 24/7." Guests enjoy clean bathrooms and showers, comfortable accommodations with electricity, and a shared outdoor living area with BBQ and fire pit. Sites are separated with corrugated walls creating privacy within the small resort-style camping environment. The property is enclosed behind walls with coded gate access for security.

Elephant Butte Lake RV Resort provides upscale glamping accommodations with pie-shaped sites that offer ample space for outdoor relaxation. The resort boasts concrete roads, clean facilities, and modern amenities including laundry services. One reviewer highlighted, "Super clean park with concrete roads and gravel sites. Very nice shower/laundry facility." The resort's proximity to Elephant Butte Lake State Park creates opportunities for water recreation, while the surrounding area offers hiking trails and wildlife viewing. Caballo Lake RV Park provides additional glamping options with lake views and riverside sites for water enthusiasts. The area attracts visitors year-round with consistent warm temperatures and scenic desert landscapes. Both resorts require reservations and offer full hookups with water and electricity for comfort-focused glamping experiences.

Best Glamping Sites Near Hillsboro, New Mexico (10)

    1. Railroad Canyon Campground

    7 Reviews
    Mimbres, NM
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 388-8201

    "This campground is a “little” more hidden from the road than other nearby campgrounds."

    "This campground is a “little” more hidden from the road than other nearby campgrounds."

    2. Iron Creek Campground

    3 Reviews
    Mimbres, NM
    13 miles
    Website

    "Nice hiking trails throughout. No cell signal. Most spots are fairly flat with slight adjustment."

    3. Caballo Lake RV Park

    4 Reviews
    Caballo, NM
    15 miles
    +1 (575) 743-0502

    "Close to the water from camping sites....Grills tables and shade area...."

    "Bathhouse is clean. Water in the showers are annoying because it auto cuts off after about 10-15 seconds and you have to keep it going for at least a minute or two to get hot water."

    4. Lower Ridge Road Camping Area — Elephant Butte Lake State Park

    29 Reviews
    Elephant Butte, NM
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 744-5923

    $30 / night

    "Lake has been low for a while, but it's still very pretty. It's hard to give NM State parks a bad review."

    "The desert cove loop has a bathroom with showers. Each site has a cement pad with fire pit and picnic table. Our site has electric and water."

    5. Hot Springs Glamp Camp

    6 Reviews
    Elephant Butte, NM
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 740-6775

    $50 - $75 / night

    "It is only a short walk to Main Street but it is very quiet at night. Highlight: It includes access to incredible mineral water baths built out of kitschy farm troughs!"

    "Lovely outdoor living room with bbq and fire pit. Spotless bathrooms. Hosts are so kind."

    6. Elephant Butte Lake RV Resort

    8 Reviews
    Elephant Butte, NM
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 744-5996

    "Nice level Lake view spot. Easy access to site and dump station. Fire pit and shade over picnic table."

    "Location is convenient to the lake and shopping. Boat rentals are available at the nearby state park. Lake was made from the Rio Grande to furnish water for the area south."

    7. South Monticello Campground — Elephant Butte Lake

    16 Reviews
    Truth or Consequences, NM
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 744-5923

    $30 / night

    "Situated on the edge of a sprawling reservoir along the Rio Grande river, this park is the perfect place to enjoy the vast landscape of the area."

    "Good size spots with good distance between sites. Ramadas at each site provide precious shade. Lots of trash bins nearby. Long flat trail (bike/walk) starts at the campground."

    8. Silver City KOA

    9 Reviews
    Arenas Valley, NM
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 388-3351

    "The staff are friendly and go above and beyond to make you feel welcome."

    "Friendly staff, great area. Campgrounds clean. KOA Kabin was better than I expected. Wi-Fi password available. Tv in cabin l, heated, toilet and shower."

    9. Continental Divide Park & Camp

    3 Reviews
    Arenas Valley, NM
    38 miles
    Website

    $25 - $35 / night

    "Nice Park just outside/south of the Gila National forest. Perfect spot if one wants to park and then drive into the Kila forest or cliff dwellings."

    "Perfect location to leave our trailer and go out exploring!"

    10. Springtime Campground

    1 Review
    Winston, NM
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 854-2281

    "The road in may require 4x4 depending on any precip or how one drives. Once there, you're rewarded with Adirondack shelters and shaded sites."

Show More
Showing results 1-10 of 10 campgrounds

2025 Detourist Giveaway

Presented byToyota Trucks

Review Campgrounds. Win Prizes.

Enter to Win


Recent Glamping Photos near Hillsboro, NM

6 Photos of 10 Hillsboro Campgrounds


Glamping Reviews near Hillsboro, NM

86 Reviews of 10 Hillsboro Campgrounds


  • Lora H.
    Jun. 20, 2019

    Lower Ridge Road Camping Area — Elephant Butte Lake State Park

    Love NM state parks

    We stayed here twice. Once in April, Loop C lot 88 and once in May, Lower ridge Lot 2. April was more pleasant due to the cooler weather. Lake has been low for a while, but it's still very pretty. It's hard to give NM State parks a bad review. They have some of the best and they're only $14 for water, electric, pavilion, firepit & wifi. Lot 88 we got better wifi and lot 2 was more secluded. We were there during a fire ban, which I think they have most of the time, but fires were not allowed. You could have a propane portable fire pit, but you have to be within 30 feet of water, which was not a problem with the RV sites. Bathrooms were clean. However the dump station and bathroom near lot 88 was closed. Dump station in Quail Run was open for use but that bathroom was a hike. This SP will always be our go to, when driving through NM.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 18, 2025

    Silver City KOA

    Peaceful KOA Gem Near Historic Silver City

    The Silver City KOA is a wonderful place to stay! The staff are friendly and go above and beyond to make you feel welcome. Sites are well-maintained with plenty of space, and the amenities — from spotless restrooms to a cozy camp store — make it easy to relax. It’s also a perfect base for exploring Gila Cliff Dwellings and downtown Silver City. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a peaceful, comfortable stay in southwest New Mexico!

  • Jillian B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 23, 2022

    Lower Ridge Road Camping Area — Elephant Butte Lake State Park

    Desert cove loop

    Only $18 for the night, able to reserve online same day. There’s tons of sites here. The desert cove loop has a bathroom with showers. Each site has a cement pad with fire pit and picnic table. Our site has electric and water. You have neighbors on each side but there’s a good amount of trees and space to walk around in behind the site.

  • Shari  G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 5, 2024

    South Monticello Campground — Elephant Butte Lake

    Beautiful, Remote, & Inexpensive

    Situated on the edge of a sprawling reservoir along the Rio Grande river, this park is the perfect place to enjoy the vast landscape of the area. The nearby town of Truth or Consequences, NM is small, but has all the services you might need for food, gas, supplies, or soaking in hot springs. 

    The campground is well spaced out, each spot has a picnic table with shade/rain structure (I’ll let you guess which purpose gets more use) and nearly all have electricity and water. That means NO generators! The bath house is clean and offers flush toilets, running sinks and warm showers. All sites are reservation only, but you can do that when you get there as there is plenty of LTE cell service.  We've never seen this place crowded in the winter months.  For what you get at this campground, it’s a bargain at twice the price. 

    The campground is ideal for solar power, as is the New Mexico weather. We also had no problem connecting with Starlink.  Hiking, mountain biking, boating, fishing and all other sorts of desert recreation is available right from the campground.  Definitely worth the visit!

  • Dave G.
    Dec. 12, 2021

    Lower Ridge Road Camping Area — Elephant Butte Lake State Park

    Lower Ridge Road Sites

    When we first arrived, we were surprised by the size of this park. The signage could be improved to help direct first timers, but once here you'll soon learn the layout of the park. We stayed on Lower Ridge Road, site 2. It was a nice sandy spot, with ample room to park our 34' travel trailer. All sites have a picnic table, shelter, and fire pit. Our site also had electric and water. The public restroom was conveniently located nearby. Full signal for Verizon. It's on our list to return! 

    Be sure to visit Truth or Consequences, NM while here.

  • Mark O.
    Apr. 17, 2021

    Railroad Canyon Campground

    Clean Quick Stop

    This is a solid little campground with 3 (maybe 4?) campsites and few amenities. This campground is a “little” more hidden from the road than other nearby campgrounds. Railroad Canyon Campground has many trails to access the wilderness from, and a small creek running behind each of the three campsites.

    The campground does have a toilet, fire pits, picnic tables, and trash service. Please clean up after yourself, and leave no trace.

  • Mike M.
    May. 24, 2019

    Lower Ridge Road Camping Area — Elephant Butte Lake State Park

    Convenient spot when driving sales in New Mexico. Nice campground. The wate

    Convenient spot when driving south in New Mexico. Nice campground. The water level on the lake was pretty low. There is some good hiking nearby and also a bike trail that goes around the lake which is quite long. We were there early in the season so there was a lot of accessibility for campsites.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 1, 2023

    Lower Ridge Road Camping Area — Elephant Butte Lake State Park

    HUGE state park with many camping options

    General: There are many different camping options at this state park from dispersed (especially on the beach) to those with electric/water hookups. We stayed in the Lions Beach campground with the w/e hookups. 

    Site Quality: Lions Beach is laid out much like an RV park with little to no separation between sites. Each site has a fire ring, and covered picnic table in addition to the hookups. The driveway was paved and level. 

    Bath/Shower: Only vault toilets close to the Lions Beach campground. They are ADA accessible complete with a ramp but although clean, there was no hand sanitizer in any of them. The only restrooms with running water, flush toilets, and showers are located about a mile from Lions Beach and IMO, not adequate for the crowds this park attracts, especially on the weekends. The showers looked sketchy, and I decided not to use them. 

    Activities: If you like to fish or have a boat, this is the place for you! There is a marina. Some hiking trails. We enjoyed Riverbed Hot Springs a few miles down the road in Truth or Consequences. We don’t have a boat or fish so although we stayed for two nights, we chose this campground because it was on our route. 

    Because dispersed camping on the beach is allowed, it is very popular, especially on the weekends but be warned the sand is soft and deep – I’m not sure how vehicles without 4-wheel drive can navigate it without getting stuck. We were told there were wall-to-wall RVs on the beach on the weekend before our arrival (third weekend in April) so thankfully we were not there on a weekend! If we were to return, we would select the sites overlooking the lake on Ridge Road with no hookups but generally, not our preferred camping vibe but for others, it might be different.

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 13, 2025

    Hot Springs Glamp Camp

    vintage trailers at new condo prices

    I'm staying in the "blue" or blue bell which is a circa 60's 1-bedroom aluminium rig. No TV - fine. No 12V outlets for charging - I didn't think about that. At $106/night one. might think the crank-out windows would all a have a screen and not flap in the breeze. Heating and cooling is covered once you figure out how to use the mini-split and oil-filled electric heater. They have hot tubs with mineral water, big plus apparently, but that  is not reason enough to not have adequate hot water in the unit. As a seasoned traveler I realize first impressions can be off, but my take on the neighborhood is that I would not go out there alone after dark. This small "park" is self contained behind walls and an automatic gate controlled by pass-code that is only available on site. The wifi is strong and free. Cell coverage looks real strong, too.


Guide to Hillsboro

Railroad Canyon Campground provides a quiet camping experience in the Gila National Forest near Hillsboro, New Mexico. The elevation ranges between 7,000-9,000 feet, creating a cooler climate than surrounding desert areas. Sites sit adjacent to a small creek that flows depending on seasonal rainfall, with access to wilderness trails for hiking and exploration.

What to do

Trail hiking from camp: Access the wilderness directly from Railroad Canyon Campground where hiking paths follow creek routes. "Railroad Canyon Campground has many trails to access the wilderness from, and a small creek running behind each of the three campsites," notes one visitor who appreciated the immediate trail access.

Lake recreation: Enjoy water activities at Elephant Butte Lake, the largest body of water in New Mexico. "Only a few minutes to the lake. October is a great month for this lake. The weather is great however the lake is pretty low. The sunsets were beautiful!" reports a camper at South Monticello Campground.

Mineral spring soaks: Experience natural hot springs in Truth or Consequences near Hillsboro. "Multiple hot springs tubs, private and not private. New water every time you soak," describes a visitor to the local glamping scene. The mineral waters maintain consistent temperatures year-round regardless of outside weather conditions.

What campers like

Privacy between sites: Campers appreciate thoughtful site design at Iron Creek Campground where "Clean, quiet campground not far from Emory pass. Pit toilets, fire rings, and picnic tables. Only a handful of people there on Friday night," according to a recent visitor. The spacing between sites provides a sense of solitude not found at more crowded campgrounds.

Clean facilities: Consistent maintenance standards impress visitors at many campgrounds. "Lions Beach Campground was very clean. The view from our spot was very nice and the site had water and electricity," mentions a camper at Elephant Butte Lake State Park, highlighting the well-kept amenities.

Affordability: Budget-conscious travelers appreciate reasonable pricing at Continental Divide Park & Camp. "Very nice campground with full hookups and inexpensive prices. Quiet with many amenities like laundry and super nice room built to hang out with others," notes a reviewer who found value in the services offered.

What you should know

Seasonal closures: Forest Service campgrounds typically close during winter months. "The four campgrounds in this area (Iron Creek, Railroad Canyon, Upper and Lower Gallinas) are all closed in December 2021. Perhaps just for the season. Contact NFS for status," advises one camper who found locked gates during off-season travel.

Limited site availability: Small campgrounds fill quickly during peak periods. "Only 4 sites available. Some privacy from the road, which was better than the other campgrounds near by. By a creek, which is nice. Vault toilet," explains a visitor to Railroad Canyon, emphasizing the limited capacity.

Water level fluctuations: Lake conditions vary significantly by season at Elephant Butte Lake State Park. "Note that it has a boat launch except there's no more water in this area," reports a recent camper who found diminished shorelines. Water levels depend on rainfall and upstream reservoir management.

Tips for camping with families

Select sites with shade structures: Summer temperatures reach 90°F+ regularly. "Great campground. Good size spots with good distance between sites. Ramadas at each site provide precious shade," recommends a visitor to South Monticello Campground, highlighting the importance of sun protection.

Pack supplies before arrival: Limited shopping options exist near remote campgrounds. "No stores nearby so go in fully stocked. Each campsite has water and electricity, a dump is easy to utilize on your way out," advises an experienced camper who planned ahead for their stay.

Consider wildlife viewing opportunities: The area hosts diverse desert and mountain species. "Wildlife: Qual, Dove, Lizards, Rabbits, Deer and more. The lake front was crowded with campers and people. Water was clear and cool with lots of carp," notes a visitor to Caballo Lake RV Park who enjoyed nature observation beyond water activities.

Tips from RVers

Secure level sites: Positioning concerns matter for comfortable stays. "I'm staying in the 'blue' or blue bell which is a circa 60's 1-bedroom aluminium rig. No TV - fine. No 12V outlets for charging - I didn't think about that," shares a glamping visitor who noted electrical considerations at upscale accommodation options.

Check access road conditions: Some locations require appropriate vehicles. "The road in may require 4x4 depending on any precip or how one drives. Once there, you're rewarded with Adirondack shelters and shaded sites," warns a visitor to Springtime Campground about access challenges.

Reserve specific sites for space needs: Site configurations vary significantly. "We travel with 3 dogs, so they moved me from site 23 to site 27. It was a site with plenty of room for our dog fence. It was in a nice corner of the park with immediate road access," explains an RVer who found the right spot for their specific requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular glamping campsite near Hillsboro, NM?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Hillsboro, NM is Railroad Canyon Campground with a 3.9-star rating from 7 reviews.

What is the best site to find glamping camping near Hillsboro, NM?

TheDyrt.com has all 10 glamping camping locations near Hillsboro, NM, with real photos and reviews from campers.