Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Hillsboro, NM

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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Hillsboro, NM (69)

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Recent Dog-Friendly Reviews in Hillsboro

309 Reviews of 69 Hillsboro Campgrounds


  • Teresa T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Desert Cove — Elephant Butte Lake State Park
    Dec. 5, 2024

    Desert Cove — Elephant Butte Lake State Park

    Desert Cove is actually a campground and also dispersed camping area

    This is a very nicely spaced campground. Can't really see the water from here but the sites have water and electric. The bathroom was being worked on so not open during the visit and the water level is at like 5 % capacity but there are lots of places to walk and bike and camping here in the winter provides very livable temperatures.

  • Teresa T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Appaloosa Area — Caballo Lake State Park
    Dec. 2, 2024

    Appaloosa Area — Caballo Lake State Park

    Flat spots with hook ups

    This is a pretty normal lake campground. Not a lot of shade or privacy but picnic tables and covered outdoor spaces. There are bathrooms close by and they seem fine. Quiet during the off season and nice hiking trails.

  • Teresa T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Stallion Campground — Caballo Lake State Park
    Dec. 2, 2024

    Stallion Campground — Caballo Lake State Park

    These spots are great

    If it were to stay here again, I'd stay in this campground as the layout is a lot nicer and more private. This campground is full and none of the others are right now. Nice walking trails and spots with some privacy and full hook ups.

  • Teresa T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Riverside Campground — Caballo Lake State Park
    Dec. 2, 2024

    Riverside Campground — Caballo Lake State Park

    Very nice

    Caballo is kind of hidden between Percha and Elephant Butte but has lots of places to camp and is well maintained. This has a nice paved road leading to it, tons of spots where you can have privacy and trees. During the spring, it would keep you out of the wind.

  • Teresa T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Percha Dam State Park Campground
    Nov. 30, 2024

    Percha Dam State Park Campground

    Not as nice as in the past.

    I stayed here in 2018 and the trees didn't look very good. They must have had to remove a lot of them and the spots are now in the sun. Very hot and dry most of the year and the river doesn't run most of the year either. Stickers everywhere and the trails are not well maintained.

  • Teresa T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Manzanos RV Park
    Nov. 29, 2024

    Manzanos RV Park

    Next time I'm in the area, I'm staying here

    I chose to stay in town this visit but these spots are much nicer and there are trails and things to see very close.

  • Teresa T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Silver City RV Park
    Nov. 29, 2024

    Silver City RV Park

    Well maintained town park

    I think the campground is very nice and convenient to downtown. Full hookups, clean bathrooms and for the summer, nice shade. A lot of local tenants but it was quiet and well cared for with just a few spots coming and foing.

  • Teresa T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Upper Gallinas Campground
    Nov. 29, 2024

    Upper Gallinas Campground

    Strip along the road

    This is the most exposed of the campgrounds to the road. Nice and close to get to a picnic table but I'd stay at one of the others before staying here.

  • Teresa T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Railroad Canyon Campground
    Nov. 29, 2024

    Railroad Canyon Campground

    Nice campground

    Of the handful of formal places to camp, this is very small but very nice. Trees, a decent hike on a maintained trail. Only a few spots to take but cute if you get one.

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Quail Run — Elephant Butte Lake State Park
    Nov. 16, 2024

    Quail Run — Elephant Butte Lake State Park

    EB St Pk is great, More sheltered area

    I love the Elephant Butte State Park and have stayed around 4 times. February 2024 I spent a week there in my small travel trailer. It can be quite windy in Feb/Mar so before booking I called the park office ans asked which campground might be more wind sheltered. They suggested Quail Run so that is what I booked. It was more out of the wind and a very nice, less exposed area. /bear in mind, the excellent prices are ending for 2025 and will be considerably more. I plan to spend a few days there in Dec before the prices go up.

  • KThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Little Vineyard RV Park
    Nov. 14, 2024

    Little Vineyard RV Park

    Some amenities but dated

    We stopped here for an unplanned overnight. It is ok. Friendly staff. Clean but dated bathrooms. Took 5 minutes to get hot water in the women’s shower and the water stream was very small. No space between rigs. Lots of people driving out late and early. Think some folks must live here and be heading off to work. Big clubhouse area with a library. Also indoor pool. Didn’t use these facilities. There is a laundry but we did not check it out. Reasonable price but we wouldn’t choose to stay here again.

  • Jeff P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Smokey Bear Campground
    Oct. 28, 2024

    Smokey Bear Campground

    Smokey Bear Historical Park

    This small camp site is next to Smokey Bear Historical Park and museum is in a small town of Capitan, New Mexico.

  • UThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Manzanos RV Park
    Oct. 17, 2024

    Manzanos RV Park

    Great option in Silver City

    Man, free pulled pork BBQ every Sat. evening garnered this place the 5th star!  :) 

    Stayed 4/23- 4/30. Nice RV park just outside of Silver City with large spaces and junipers between the spaces. We were in #16 which was huge. Full hookups, laundry. Only one bath with a shower. Naturalized pet relief area with some desert vegetation. Dirt road to the place from Kirkland. No playground so saw no kids staying there. Seemed like mature, respectful RVers. Some folks were extended stay, seemed like any long term residents were in a different area; overall nice, neat, quiet, and tidy. John keeps things in good order.

    BTW, in Silver City for Tour of the Gila, cool to see the stage races.

    Food aside: Heated up some frozen Bertolli pasta dinner and then: nothing on Sat. night because, free BBQ!!  Donations appreciated.

  • S
    Camper-submitted photo from Cielo Vista RV Park
    Sep. 25, 2024

    Cielo Vista RV Park

    Adequate

    Ok RV PRk. No showers or rest rooms, Needs a serious upgrade. Owner is nice. Lots of permanent trailers. Goat heads are everywhere, along with lots if weeds.

  • Patricia N.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from City of Rocks State Park Campground
    Sep. 23, 2024

    City of Rocks State Park Campground

    Fun place especially for kids

    Our grandsons loved this place. We went without reservations so there was no open place but they allow the overflow to camp in the group sites if they are empty.

    You can spend hours exploring all the rocks. 

    With reservations you can get a spot with power but they are closer together. We were very happy with the great place we had. Would love to go again.

  • Julie F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from South Monticello — Elephant Butte Lake State Park
    Sep. 2, 2024

    South Monticello — Elephant Butte Lake State Park

    Beautiful and quiet.

    Great campground. 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. Note that is has a boat launch except there’s no more water in this area.

  • Julie F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from South Monticello — Elephant Butte Lake State Park
    Sep. 2, 2024

    South Monticello — Elephant Butte Lake State Park

    Primitive site just outside state park campground

    Great flat spot with great views. It’s inside the Elephant Butte lake state park, but seems to be a dispersed site. No one around. No amenities. There is a vault toilet maybe a half mile away. There are pay stations around. We had paid for a site on south Monticello campground but came here instead.

  • TThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Meadow Creek Dispersed Camping
    Aug. 13, 2024

    Meadow Creek Dispersed Camping

    Meadow Creek,NM

    Road is a little rough but well worth it. No one camped near us. Was able to let the dogs roam without fear. Lots of wood in the area. A small creek along the road. Good hiking area. Will definitely go back.

  • Shari  G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Riverbend Hot Springs
    Jul. 6, 2024

    Riverbend Hot Springs

    Access to Hot Springs is Worth Every Penny!

    There are a few hot spring resorts that we keep in the back of our minds, always ready to return whenever we’re within striking distance…and this is one of them!  A good friend who used to live in T or C raved about this place, and let’s say she was not wrong. 

    While the campground itself isn’t much to write home about (just a parking lot across the street), quick access to the pools, the environment, and the scenery are simply amazing. The campsites are full-hook up slots, tastefully divided by local plants and shade trees, but very close to each other. You’re within the city limits, but it feels somehow more like a quiet neighborhood. 

    The resort offers showers, bathrooms, and of course a multitude of pools at different temperatures to balance whatever the weather might throw at you. With nothing but the Rio Grande River, and the Chihuahuan Desert sprawling into the distance, the resort is serene, and feels a million miles away from the interstate which is only a couple miles away. 

    Even with the electrical hook ups, we still gathered all we needed with our solar powered system, and our south facing campsite was perfect for satellite internet as well, even though the resort has some spotty wifi. 

    The town within walking distance has everything you might want, especially if you like New Mexican cuisine, the answer is always “Christmas” WYKYK. Gas, food, Walmart all close by, etc. it’s all there. 

    Nearby is the Elephant Butte State Park with a massive reservoir for all kinds of boating recreation, mountain biking and hiking. Just make sure you go at the right time of year! Also check out the Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge if you are at all interested in birds and other wildlife.  You'll find reviews for all of these places on our The Dyrt Reviews.

  • Timothy N.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Palomino Campground — Caballo Lake State Park
    Jun. 14, 2024

    Palomino Campground — Caballo Lake State Park

    Great NM State Park

    Very clean and well maintained. Staff were very friendly. No shade for the trailer, but the covered picnic table was good. Electric hookup worked. Water was off due to water system maintenance. We were able to fill up at the campground below the dam. Quiet at night, just some road noise from the highway. The lake is great with easy access for kayaking at the boat ramp. We would stay here again.

  • Shari  G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from South Monticello — Elephant Butte Lake State Park
    Jun. 5, 2024

    South Monticello — Elephant Butte Lake State Park

    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!

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Dream Catcher RV Park
    Jun. 2, 2024

    Dream Catcher RV Park

    Escapee Park

    Nice level spot, but winds must blow year round in one direction, the trees are actually leaning. Nice check in clerk, but never provided a code to Showers. Locked by the time we tried the doors. Sitting outside at night the winds blew a constant Gasoline Vapor, even filled the RV. Great place for a one night stop, make sure you get the Shower Code!

  • LThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Percha Dam State Park Campground
    May. 31, 2024

    Percha Dam State Park Campground

    Great area with shaded areas

    Stayed in the open area not at a site . Area I parked had a big area with shaded trees, very quite at night and had no issues with neighbors



Guide to Hillsboro

Discovering pet-friendly camping options near Hillsboro, New Mexico, allows you to enjoy the great outdoors with your furry companions. Here are some excellent campgrounds that welcome pets and offer a variety of amenities and activities.

Pet-friendly campgrounds include Caballo Lake State Park Campground

Dog owners appreciate the amenities at Hot Springs Glamp Camp

  • Hot Springs Glamp Camp features clean hot spring tubs available 24/7, perfect for relaxing after a day of adventures with your dog.
  • The campground provides a cozy atmosphere with well-maintained facilities, ensuring a comfortable stay for both you and your pet.
  • With a short walk to Main Street, you can easily explore local shops and eateries while your pet enjoys the outdoor space.

Dog-friendly activities while camping near Hillsboro

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which is the most popular dog-friendly campsite near Hillsboro, NM?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Hillsboro, NM is Lower Ridge Road — Elephant Butte Lake State Park with a 4.3-star rating from 29 reviews.

  • What is the best site to find dog-friendly camping near Hillsboro, NM?

    TheDyrt.com has all 69 dog-friendly camping locations near Hillsboro, NM, with real photos and reviews from campers.