Best Tent Camping near Laguna, NM

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Best Tent Sites Near Laguna, NM (7)

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    1. Joe Skeen Campground

    11 Reviews
    12 Photos
    33 Saves
    San Rafael, New Mexico
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
    • Tents
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    3. Mother Bosque Gardens

    6 Reviews
    93 Photos
    42 Saves
    Albuquerque, New Mexico

    Mother Bosque Garden , in Albuquerque , NM USA 87107

    We are on Google, and Google Maps, easy to find. We are in the North valley , in the Griegos neighborhood .

    Urban Organic Permaculture in an Urban / Suburban Setting, We are 2 miles East of the Rio Grande River. and walking, bike paths . The paths starts at our neighborhood.

    contact , Michaela and Ernesto Maestas . 505 688 9721, text is best

    6 camp sites only , 8 x 8 is the largest tent . $45- per night, 2 adults . 2 Inside rooms too.

    NO RVs , We take vans, cars , truck, bikes . You may sleep in your van , truck or car.

    We are NOT an RV park . We are Not a camp- ground. We are organic gardens .

    Urban Permaculture, with Fruit trees , flowers, cactus and herbs.

    We are a wildlife safety zone , we feed birds and provide water .

    A Clean shared bathroom , inside toilet / shower , includes towels, soap , shampoo.

    We have a shared kitchen / laundry room you can use . we ask for $3- to do laundry , cash .

    We are 7 Mins. from Route 40 and 25.

    No smoking, no drugs , no parties , dog friendly , 420 ok.

    We are 10 mins. from Old town and 15 mins. from Downtown .

    We are close to the Rio Grande Nature Center .

    There are gas stations and stores within a 2 mins. drive .

    We are one hour to Santa Fe , NM and 3 hours to Taos, NM.

    We are 2 hours to T or C, NM and 5 hours to Silver City , NM .

    We are dog friendly, must be on a leash and please clean up poo. We will give you bags .

    We have trash cans, and recycling and compost.

    Our tent sites are private , if you choose to sleep in your van or car , you are in a parking area but may use the house and gardens . There is a public pool , 2 mins, from the house . A city pool , that is awesome.

    • Pets
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Trash

    $45 - $50 / night

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    4. Chain of Craters Hiker Hideout

    2 Reviews
    12 Photos
    4 Saves
    El Morro National Monument, New Mexico

    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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      5. Lobo Canyon

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      5 Saves
      Grants, New Mexico

      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
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      Recent Tent Reviews in Laguna

      185 Reviews of 7 Laguna Campgrounds


      • JThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Sky City RV Casino & RV Park
        Dec. 9, 2024

        Sky City RV Casino & RV Park

        Great overnighter for a awesome price $18

        $18 rate if you mention the billboards on the highway, but $22 otherwise so it's a good deal. Park is close to the casino, pretty level sites, clean, with full hookups (including sewer), no riffraff. Call the casino hotel front desk, or stop in at the front desk to register. Only about 10% of sites occupied when I was there in December.

        Big truck stop gas station across the street if you need anything. Casino has a buffet restaurant and another bar to watch the game. Ended up staying an extra night to get prime rib on Saturday. 

        Security will drive you back and forth to the casino if you request, but it's only a 5 minute walk.

      • WThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Kirtland AFB FamCamp
        Nov. 11, 2024

        Kirtland AFB FamCamp

        Solid Campground

        Solid RV-focused campground. Half under trees and half in the open. Two bathhouses, laundry, and a dog park make this a nice, safe place to spend a couple of days.

      • Jennifer P.
        Camper-submitted photo from Joe Skeen Campground - El Malpais NCA
        Nov. 10, 2024

        Joe Skeen Campground - El Malpais NCA

        Beautiful, dark sky, quiet-not big rig friendly

        The wash to get into the campground is steep on both sides. We drug a bit on the way in and a lot on the way out.we have a silverback 37bh that specs say is 39'11". Would not try it again. The campground is awesome though. Quiet with trash receptacles and vault toilets. Amazing dark sky view of the stars. Mostly empty.

      • JThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Joe Skeen Campground - El Malpais NCA
        Nov. 3, 2024

        Joe Skeen Campground - El Malpais NCA

        Great Views of New Mexico

        Great Dispersed Camp Ground less than 20 minutes off of  I-40 that will accommodate all types of camping from tents to large trailers. (There is a dip in the gravel road leading up to the camp ground that did scrape my jack but I think if you hit it at an angle it might be OK.)

        Within 20 feet of my campsite site I could see for miles of the gorgeous  valley.

        Each camp site has a fire pit, grill, and picnic tables covered with a roof and has a nice pit toilet and trash within a very short walking distance.

        I am here in the beginning of November and it is chilly and about to get downright cold with expected snow tomorrow, down to 16 degrees the next night, even though it looks more like the desert.

        I have a very good signal with Verizon, TMobile is low.

        Water is available at the Ranger Station up the road, and Walmart Super Center and other stores within 20-30 minutes.

      • 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.

      • JThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Coal Mine Campground
        Oct. 30, 2024

        Coal Mine Campground

        Beautiful basic little campground

        Coal Mine campground is a beautiful little campground with paved roads & spots, picnic table and fire ring at each site. It is primitive camping with pit toilets no water available. Sites of varying sizes from tent/car camp to small travel trailer or Rv. We stayed with a 30 ft class c no problem. Very quiet with easy access to Mt Taylor and only 15 min to Town of Grants for services. $10 per night self serve envelope in drop box when we were there.

      • AThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Enchanted Trails RV Park & Trading Post
        Oct. 10, 2024

        Enchanted Trails RV Park & Trading Post

        Great in a pinch or any other time

        Well appointed RV park for trailer/RV. Little close to I-40 but sound is not that bad. Picnic table, shade trees, pool, hot tub. Even accept mailing ahead(like Amazon)

        Very friendly staff. Great for the balloon fiesta

      • Benjamin M.
        Camper-submitted photo from Mother Bosque Gardens
        Jul. 26, 2024

        Mother Bosque Gardens

        Beautiful garden, great living hosts

        I stayed for four days at Moss Gardens in Albuquerque. My host were really generous, easy-going helpful. The garden is really beautiful, their house is very clean and tidy. I was able to shower and come out when I was sick. I got to rest on the couch for a little while. They offered us their kitchen. Overall, it was really great to stay there. Very affordable. I highly recommend..

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

        Bluewater Lake State Park Campground

        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.

      • 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.

      • Stuart O.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Enchanted Trails RV Park & Trading Post
        Apr. 23, 2024

        Enchanted Trails RV Park & Trading Post

        Good place on the old Route 66

        We used it as a home base to explore greater ABQ, so it was all we needed.  Staff very friendly, and a nice little shop.  Sites are level hardscrabble, typical of NM lowlands.  They were having trouble with the WiFi for our particular loop, but have enough options to overcome such problems.

      • 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.

      • Candy's Catmobile RV Life-Utube S.The Dyrt PRO User
        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. (:

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

        Bluewater Lake State Park Campground

        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.

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

        Grants KOA Journey

        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 KOA Journey
        Mar. 29, 2024

        Grants KOA Journey

        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!!

      • Jayston M.
        Camper-submitted photo from Mother Bosque Gardens
        Mar. 2, 2024

        Mother Bosque Gardens

        Wonderful hybrid camping concept

        Airbnb for tent camping, overnight parking for van camping, full access to home amenities - this was exactly what we needed for a one night stop. The hosts were quick to respond, communicative, warm and accommodating; the site is peaceful and has a genuinely good energy. I love the whole setup and would definitely stay there again.

      • SThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Grants KOA Journey
        Feb. 11, 2024

        Grants KOA Journey

        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!

      • Kelly H.
        Camper-submitted photo from Abuquerque International Balloon Fiesta South Lot
        Jan. 8, 2024

        Abuquerque International Balloon Fiesta South Lot

        Once a year opportunity and grand adventure!!

        Reservations for camping at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta must be made in January.  You must check their website for the exact date.  Sites sell out within an hour!  Reservations are made online only.  This event takes place for 9 days beginning the first full weekend in October and running through the next Sunday.  It's a bucket list must see!

        A bit of a challenge to get a camp site but SO worth it!  We dry camped on the South Lot in a "Box space".  This allowed us to back up to the big open field where we saw balloons landing if the winds were right and even some launching when the competition required they fly back to the Fiesta field.

        If you love hot air balloons and have never been to this amazing Albuquerque event, camping on site is the way to go!

      • 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.

      • vincent M.
        Camper-submitted photo from Ojo Redondo
        Nov. 14, 2023

        Ojo Redondo

        This campground was

        This campground was gorgeous and well-maintained. The only disadvantage is that if there were a large number of people, it would not be very private. If you have the time, I have discovered a very interesting game called geometry dash lite that you are welcome to join and play with me.

      • Teresa T.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Bluewater Lake State Park Campground
        Nov. 11, 2023

        Bluewater Lake State Park Campground

        Nice State Park

        The campsites are nice but not very level. If you're coming after November you need to be here before 5:00 or the gates are locked. The water was very infected with blue green algae but also very pretty. The hikes are nice because the water is low you can walk all the way around the lake almost. Not very many electric sites but inexpensive if you get one.


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      Guide to Laguna

      Tent camping near Laguna, New Mexico offers a unique blend of natural beauty and outdoor adventure, perfect for those looking to escape into the wilderness.

      Tent campers should check out Cibola National Forest Lobo Canyon Campground

      • This campground features a serene environment with plenty of shaded spots, ideal for a peaceful retreat.
      • Campers can enjoy the freedom of having fires allowed, making it perfect for evening gatherings under the stars.
      • With no reservations required, it’s a great option for spontaneous trips into nature.

      Tent campers like these nearby activities

      • Explore the stunning landscapes surrounding the well-reviewed Joe Skeen Campground, where you can hike and enjoy the tranquility of the area.
      • The Ojito Wilderness offers a chance to experience remote camping with hiking trails that lead to breathtaking views and starry nights.
      • For those seeking a unique experience, the Chain of Craters Hiker Hideout provides a primitive camping experience surrounded by the natural beauty of El Malpais National Monument.

      Campground features that enhance your stay

      • At Mother Bosque Gardens, enjoy amenities like drinking water and showers, making your camping experience more comfortable.
      • The Lobo Canyon offers basic facilities with toilets, allowing for a more convenient stay while enjoying the outdoors.
      • Continental Acres RV Park features cement pads and picnic tables, providing a solid base for your tent setup while enjoying the surrounding scenery.

      Frequently Asked Questions

      • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Laguna, NM?

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

      • What is the best site to find tent camping near Laguna, NM?

        TheDyrt.com has all 7 tent camping locations near Laguna, NM, with real photos and reviews from campers.