Best Glamping near Lemitar, NM

Red Canyon Campground in the Manzano Mountains has glamping accommodations surrounded by pine trees with direct trail access. The established campground operates seasonally from April to November, offering unique camping experiences with picnic tables and proper toilets. Guests enjoy the beautiful forested setting with wildlife viewing opportunities. One guest shared, "We stayed in the camping area near the trailhead. Very green and lush with deer visiting our site at dusk!" The campground provides bear boxes for food storage and trash bins for convenience while maintaining a natural environment. The sites feature fire pits and are situated in a secluded location ideal for those seeking a nature retreat with basic amenities.

Hiking trails adjacent to the campground allow glampers to explore the natural beauty of the Manzanos without traveling far from their accommodations. Mountain biking opportunities exist on forest roads connecting the canyons, providing adventure options for outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors can enjoy stargazing under clear night skies, with minimal light pollution enhancing the experience. According to a camper, "Beautiful secluded spot in the Manzanos. Nice kid-friendly trails adjacent to the campground." The area features wildflowers during the appropriate seasons, enhancing the natural beauty. Turner Inn & RV Park in nearby Mountainair offers additional glamping options with more amenities including full hookups, showers, and Wi-Fi for those seeking a more connected experience. Cellular service is limited at Red Canyon, with visitors reporting spotty coverage from various providers.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Lemitar, New Mexico (3)

1. Red Canyon Campground
8 Reviews
Mountainair, NM
42 miles
Website
+1 (505) 847-2990
"The site itself is in a really nice area with lots of pine trees and direct trail access."

"There are nice fire pits and picnic spots. However, though there are bathrooms at the location, they are really smelly and flies surround them."
2. Turner Inn & RV Park
1 Review
Mountainair, NM
46 miles
Website
+1 (505) 847-0248
"Nice people they have Wi-Fi nice bathrooms there’s a really great grocery store downtown called the B St., Café. It was $36 if I paid cash and that was with a 10% discount"

3. Springtime Campground
1 Review
Winston, NM
50 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."

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10 Reviews of 3 Lemitar Campgrounds

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Carson P.
Traveler
May. 30, 2023
Red Canyon Campground
Come early
I’ve been here a couple times. The site itself is in a really nice area with lots of pine trees and direct trail access. The only issue is it seems a lot of people who come here don’t know camp etiquette and leave the sites completely trashed. Fire pits buried and unusable, beer cans and trash everywhere. I’d recommend going before Memorial Day while the sites are still clean
Atheena T.
Scout
Apr. 12, 2025
Red Canyon Campground
Red Canyon
This is an amazing campsite. There are nice fire pits and picnic spots. However, though there are bathrooms at the location, they are really smelly and flies surround them.
Jennifer A.
Traveler
Oct. 6, 2021
Red Canyon Campground
Nice Campground, loud nighttime visitors
There are vault toilets, trash bins, and bear boxes. This campground is nice with sites for RV and tent camping. We camped here one night with our scout troop. I did have spotty T-Mobile service, others had phone service as well but I’m not sure of their provider. We had a great night with a campfire and a good view of the stars and moon. All was well until someone started illegally cutting down trees at 2 in the morning. After an annoying couple of hours they were gone, most of our group were wide awake and tried to go back to sleep. We stayed at the site till afternoon with no other problems, just a group of tired scouts.
Gavin J.
Guide
Jun. 2, 2021
Red Canyon Campground
Relaxing weekend getaway
Came recommended by a friend. Beautiful secluded spot in the Manzanos. Nice kid-friendly trails adjacent to the campground. We had a nice shady site, some others seemed more exposed.
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Bob C.
Scout
Apr. 24, 2025
Red Canyon Campground
Sorry, I was using Starlink
Connectivity was spotty. I did get a phone call while using the bathroom in the lower campground. Beautiful campground with large spaces. Not crowded.
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Mary L.
Guide
Oct. 1, 2023
Turner Inn & RV Park
Friendly and nice
Campsites are level full hook ups. Nice people they have Wi-Fi nice bathrooms there’s a really great grocery store downtown called the B St., Café. It was $36 if I paid cash and that was with a 10% discount
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John H.
Guide
Apr. 19, 2021
Red Canyon Campground
Nice location
This is not the state park campground. This is the NFS campground in beautiful setting. No reservation required. Right next to trailheads. Great Mountain biking on forest roads that link canyons. Toilets but no water so come prepared.
Dennis P.
Guide
Jan. 2, 2021
Springtime Campground
4x4 encouraged
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. We even had split firewood at our site courtesy of a fire crew, I think. A trail starts from the last campsite that climbs in altitude to some awesome views. No water, toilets, or other amenities, but clean sites w/ picnic tables.
Jacob S.
Traveler
Jun. 11, 2023
Red Canyon Campground
Wildflowers and deer!
We stayed in the camping area near the trailhead. Very green and lush with deer visiting our site at dusk!