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Storrie Lake State Park campgrounds permit pets throughout three main camping areas—North Area, South Area, and Gallinas River campgrounds. Each location features picnic tables and fire rings with pet access allowed at all sites. The North Area Campground provides both primitive camping ($8/night) and electric sites ($14-16/night) where pets must remain leashed. South Area Campground offers more developed options with drinking water available and trash collection services that accommodate pet waste disposal. Vault toilets are accessible at all campgrounds, while showers are available seasonally. The gates close at 5pm during off-season months with no after-hours vehicle entry code, requiring campers with pets to return before closure.
Dogs enjoy lake access at Storrie Lake with multiple shoreline areas suitable for pet swimming. Primitive camping areas provide more space between sites for exercising pets, though all dogs must remain under control. Las Vegas/New Mexico KOA Journey provides cabin accommodations that allow pets with a designated pet area on property. The camping areas surrounding Storrie Lake experience significant wind and blowing dust during certain seasons which affects outdoor pet activities. Pendaries RV Resort (30 minutes from Las Vegas) offers pet-friendly cabins with more wooded surroundings. Villanueva State Park Campground, located 40 minutes southwest, provides additional pet-friendly camping in a quieter setting. Visitors mention the campgrounds remain relatively quiet with minimal issues from barking dogs.
"They have a dog park. It is off the highway but nice and secluded. Pretty location and outside of Las Vegas, NM. It isn’t a five star because the sites are pretty close together"
"We were hit by a blizzard driving through the I-25 pass from Santa Fe to Denver and had to take refuge in the KOA Las Vegas, NM for 2 nights."
from $45 - $75 / night
Check Availability"Good place to visit Las Vegas and the South Camp had plenty of room for our 39’ trailer"
"Pet friendly and accessible bathrooms. Not very much shade! You’ll need lots of sunscreen!"
from $15 - $25 / night
Check Availability"Great view of both mountains and lake."
"There is a great playground and a perfect view of the lake Prices are totally fair - between 14-25 depending on site and residency"
from $10 / night
Check Availability"There are water pumps scattered around but we’re not sure if it’s good to drink. Nothing said not to so we figured it was okay. Maybe bring a water filter if that’s something that worries you."
"The park itself is tucked away into a canyon between two towering cliffs."
from $15 - $30 / night
Check Availability"The road up from Montezuma/Las Vegas is very winding and sometimes close to one lane, but we had no problems when there was oncoming traffic."
"Very well maintained campground that is remote enough to get away but close to town in case you need something. Weather was great and the surrounding trails were beautiful!"
from $8 / night
Check Availability"The clean free hot showers and proximity to Vegas changed my mind."
from $15 - $25 / night
Check Availability"Close to Elk Mountain and Hermits Peak for hiking Looking forward to going again this year"
"Super clean Polite staff Firewood available Brand new playground 20 min from Santa Fe Showers / bathrooms 30/50 amp Fenced dog parks/fire pit areas fenced for pets Lots of space between units"
"There's a dog park for your pets. Bathrooms are clean with hot showers. They have cabins available as well. Great location for exploring Sandra Fe, Bandelier, and other national monuments."
GuideGarbage around sight, Dog crap & hardware in driveway, very uneven parking, 2 sets of leveling blocks didn't get it level! Glad I'm just here one night! Site 49R guess that's why it's Cheap $15 + 20 for outta state, with electric
GuideExpensive.. nice facility… I stayed 2 nights.. needed to use the laundry.. wash machines are super tiny and $3.25 a pop… I used 3 and 1 didn’t dispense enough water. Then another $3.25 for the dryer… at least it was big. People are friendly.
Scout**Wonderful Stay and Great Customer Service!**
We had a really nice experience at Rancheros de Santa Fe! We originally booked one of the domes, but due to damage from the recent rain, we were upgraded to a cabin. The ladies at the front office were so friendly, welcoming, and helpful. They really made us feel taken care of. The cabin was very clean, cozy, and comfortable, which made our stay even better. The bathrooms were also very clean and well-maintained, which is something I really appreciate when traveling. I also loved that our cabin was located right behind the main office. Since it was just my girlfriend and me traveling together, being so close to the office gave us an extra sense of safety and peace of mind. Even though our original plans changed, everything worked out great. We really appreciated the hospitality and how accommodating the staff was. I would definitely recommend Rancheros de Santa Fe and would love to stay here again!
GuideOnly campground still open around the area. Very good overnight spot. They had both full hook up and no hook up sites. Reserving on line was a bit challenging. Washrooms were clean and had showers.
GuideClose to town. Yes landfill nearby but no smell and beeping only in the daytime. Secluded. Arrived at night and found a spot no problem. Roads are a little rough after some rain but nothing a van can’t handle.
ScoutEasy in and out without having to unhook toad. All services provided. Its a gravel lot with no trees, but is perfect for a days layover
GuideHyde Memorial State Park, like many NM state parks, is more campground than park. There are additional campsites, some with 3 walled shelters at the park, so you're not limited to this particular campground, whose only real advantage is an illegal trailhead to the city reservoir, left by firefighters a couple of decades ago (look for a trail near the top off the campground loop hike).
It's illegal to go to the reservoir, but enough folks do it to keep the use trail well trodden. It's doubtful you'd be cited, but possible.
Personally I'm allergic to paying for camping if I can and still sore about paying $70 a night in Big Sur a decade ago when everything but a private campground was fully booked. So here's my cheap advice:
Drive another 6 miles to Big Tesuque, a free Forest Service campground with picnic tables, vault toilets, fire rings and a stream for water and enjoy the freedom from fees. If Big Tesuque is packed, drive up to the Ski Basin at the top and camp there, it never fills up for some reason, and also has picnic tables, vault toilets and fire rings.
There's also a dirt USFS road off the north side of Artist Road just above Hyde Park and a trailhead at the eastern edge of the stat epark that leads to the stream: this means shelpping your stuff a couple of miles though, downhill on the way in.
Point is, you can pay for camping here, but you need not if your prefer holding onto your cash, by driving just a few miles further.
GuideNothing special. You can’t see the lake but the spots were pretty spacious. We stayed at A14 and it was pretty private. Bathrooms were clean. Just passing through and it was good for that.
TravelerThe views on the drive in are gorgeous over the water and off the road. The campsites are very rustic, just a place to plug in and concrete picnic tables. The bathroom/shower facilities are very clean, and there is a cute playground by them. Haven’t walked the trails yet due to rain.
Camping options near Las Vegas, New Mexico range from riverside sites to mountain lake campgrounds at elevations between 6,500-8,500 feet. The region features ponderosa pine forests surrounding small lakes and rivers with dramatic temperature shifts between day and night, even in summer months. Most campgrounds in this high desert mountain zone experience significant winds in spring and fall.
Hiking trails near campgrounds: At El Porvenir Campground, trails lead to nearby peaks with expansive views. As one camper noted, "We loved this campground... Our kids loved playing in the gorgeous mountain stream adjacent to the campground" while another mentioned being "determined to get to Herman's Peak."
Fishing opportunities: Morphy Lake State Park offers trout fishing in a mountain setting. A visitor reported, "Trout fishing was very good. Staff was good," while another mentioned, "Caught 1 fish on pink power bait" and observed wildlife including "deer, eagle, foxes as well chipmunks."
Local historic sites: The Las Vegas area features historic architecture and cultural sites. From Villanueva State Park Campground, visitors can explore the region's history. "There is a pleasant hike that leads to a sort of fortification that was historically garrisoned by some Texan insurgents at some point during the Mexican American war," reported one camper.
Mountain views and night skies: EV Long Campground offers mountain vistas and clear night skies. One camper described it as a "basic campground 14 miles from town. It is a pretty area with decent fishing." Another visitor mentioned it's "close to Elk Mountain and Hermits Peak for hiking."
Clean facilities: Pendaries RV Resort maintains exceptionally clean bathrooms and facilities. Campers consistently praise the maintenance: "The bathrooms are the best we have ever seen and the water pressure allows you to take a very nice shower," and "Very clean and well kept campground!"
River access: Many campgrounds feature streams or rivers for cooling off. At North Area Campground, a visitor described "a lake for great fishing" while another noted "lots of space between sites; each site has a great view of the lake."
Seasonal closures and limitations: Many campgrounds have restricted operations during off-season. A visitor to Las Vegas/New Mexico KOA Journey noted, "The pool (closed due to Covid)" while others mentioned seasonal availability of amenities.
Gate closure times: Several state park campgrounds lock gates after specific hours. One camper warned, "They lock the site up after closing time...only a spike strip exit is open for campers. Wish we would have known before the long, narrow and curvy road 12 miles up the mountain."
Water availability varies: Not all campgrounds provide drinking water year-round. A visitor reported, "This time of year water is shut off except for one spigot in entire park. No water at dump station," while another mentioned, "There is no drinking water available."
Weather considerations: High elevation means temperature variations and wind. A camper noted, "Very cool even in July; need blankets" when staying at Morphy Lake State Park.
Kid-friendly activities: South Area Campground offers features for children. A camper shared, "This is a great place to stop and breathe for a while while on the road. Especially with kids... There is a great playground and a perfect view of the lake."
Stream play areas: Several campgrounds feature safe water play areas. One visitor to El Porvenir mentioned, "Our kids loved playing in the gorgeous mountain stream adjacent to the campground."
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Children enjoy spotting local wildlife. At Morphy Lake, a camper reported seeing "lots of wildlife (deer, eagle, foxes as well chipmunks)" and mentioned "Chipmunks were a hoot but need to guard your food."
Dog friendly campgrounds near Las Vegas: Most campgrounds welcome pets with designated areas. When staying at Pendaries RV Resort with pets, campers appreciate the "Wonderful pull through sites with plenty of space!"
Site specifications: Gallinas River Campground provides services for RVs despite its small size. A visitor mentioned, "I was about to rate this 3 stars before I went to the comfort station. The clean free hot showers and proximity to Vegas changed my mind."
Road access challenges: Some campgrounds have limited access for larger rigs. A camper at El Porvenir noted, "The road up from Montezuma/Las Vegas is very winding and sometimes close to one lane," adding that "Not all sites would've fit our trailer."
Hookup availability: Electric and water connections vary by campground. At North Area Campground, visitors report, "Site have everything except sewer but they do have a dump station" and "Our site has 30 amp electric and water; there is a dump station on site."
Pet-friendly RV parks: Several RV parks near Las Vegas welcome pets with adequate space. Pendaries RV Resort provides "Wonderful pull through sites with plenty of space" for RVers traveling with dogs.
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