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Best Glamping near Los Lunas, NM

132 Reviews

Turquoise Trail Campground and Albuquerque KOA Journey provide luxury glamping options near Los Lunas, New Mexico. Both destinations offer comfortable canvas accommodations with amenities far beyond traditional camping. The glamping units include comfortable beds with linens, electricity, and climate control systems for year-round comfort. Most sites provide picnic tables, and the facilities include modern showers and clean restrooms. The Albuquerque KOA Journey in particular features premium glamping sites with enhanced amenities just minutes from the city. According to a camper, "This KOA has a hot tub, swimming pool, and playground—the sites are a little small if you are in an RV, but all in all a great camping ground."

Both glamping destinations are situated within easy driving distance of natural attractions and urban amenities. The campgrounds serve as ideal baselines for exploring the nearby Sandia Mountains, with their stunning sunset views that illuminate the rocks in watermelon hues. Turquoise Trail Campground offers multiple access options including drive-in and hike-in opportunities for guests seeking varied outdoor experiences. Most glamping accommodations are available year-round, with the KOA Journey featuring 24-hour service and security. One visitor noted, "We stayed here twice on our trip. Both were great stays. The site is spotless and the security is excellent. The bathrooms/showers were likewise very clean and there was plenty of hot water." Family-friendly amenities include a jump pad, mini golf, and other activities perfect for eco-friendly glamping experiences.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Los Lunas, New Mexico (6)

    1. Albuquerque KOA Journey

    47 Reviews
    Monticello, NM
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (505) 296-2729

    "Staff was friendly. Past reviews mentioned that this KOA was in a terrible neighborhood, but it didn’t seem so bad to us and we had no incidents. CG is gated and staffed 24/7."

    "Very tidy, no trash. Nice pull through sites with rock "yards". Bathrooms were clean, staff was friendly. Thr highway noise didn't even bother us. Thanks Albuquerque KOA!"

    2. Turquoise Trail Campground

    33 Reviews
    Cibola National Forest and Grasslands, NM
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (505) 281-2005

    ", they have a dishwashing stations and two bathhouses. The lady at the front desk was helpful and extremely nice. There is a store really close by also!"

    "CAMPGROUND REVIEW: Turquoise Trail Campground, Cedar Crest, NM

    Turquoise Trail Campground is a small privately owned campground located five miles north of I-40 off Route 14 (exit 175) just outside"

    3. Red Canyon Campground

    8 Reviews
    Mountainair, NM
    24 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."

    4. Top of New Mexico - Dispersed Site

    39 Reviews
    Placitas, NM
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (505) 761-8700

    "Top of New Mexico" near Albuquerque is a fantastic camping spot if you love open spaces and beautiful desert views."

    "The road to drive up is through a neighborhood and is 2 miles of windy road it was a little hard to maneuver with my 32’ trailer I just had to go slow nothing crazy."

    5. Albuquerque North / Bernalillo KOA

    14 Reviews
    Bernalillo, NM
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 562-3616

    "This is a civilized campground located just a few minutes north of Albuquerque. Amenities include a camp store and laundry room."

    "Staff are friendly, there is laundry and Wi-Fi on site, and the campground connects to a brewery a short walk away!"

    6. Turner Inn & RV Park

    1 Review
    Mountainair, NM
    36 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"

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132 Reviews of 6 Los Lunas Campgrounds

  • Kayla M.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 31, 2019

    Turquoise Trail Campground

    Loved it!

    Enjoyed the site! They had RV, cabins and tent camp sites. My friend and I are tent campers and there was more than enough space for the vehicle and both our tents. They have showers (limited to 5 mins but better than nothing!), they have a dishwashing stations and two bathhouses. The lady at the front desk was helpful and extremely nice. There is a store really close by also! They have charcoal grills at the tent sites and one communal fire pit. We paid about $20. Would absolutely go back again! The sad part is the museum is closed due to lack of funding 😭

  • Alex M.
    Jun. 16, 2022

    Albuquerque North / Bernalillo KOA

    Excellent urban camping

    This is a civilized campground located just a few minutes north of Albuquerque. Amenities include a camp store and laundry room. I arrived without a reservation and was able to find a nice tent site with plenty of shade and wooden fences on three sides for privacy. Water and electricity were also available at my site.

    This being an urban campground, there was some traffic noise from nearby roads and freeways. However, the campground quieted down at night and I slept well. The bathrooms were very well appointed, and required a code to enter.

  • Dave V.
    Sep. 4, 2018

    Turquoise Trail Campground

    Clean and close to the mountains and Albuquerque

    CAMPGROUND REVIEW: Turquoise Trail Campground, Cedar Crest, NM

    Turquoise Trail Campground is a small privately owned campground located five miles north of I-40 off Route 14 (exit 175) just outside the east side of Albuquerque. Tucked along the base of the Sandia mountains, at 6940’ elevation. http://www.turquoisetrailcampground.com/

    There is plenty of visible signage to guide you down Snowline Dr into the campground.

    As you approach the office/museum on the right, the RV/Camper loop is visible on the left (which appeared full). Behind the office building are two tent loops (upper and lower). There are two very clean bathroom/showerhouses located between the office and tent loops. A laundry room and dishwashing sink is located at the back of the office building. *This is also the only water access for the tent loops.

    RV sites have full hookups. Tent sites have only a leveled, gravel tent pad, picnic table and standing grill. Only stove fires were permitted at our visit due to open fire restrictions.

    Tent sites are separated by scrub brush, which offered partial privacy between most sites, but you will hear your neighbors. The outer tent sites back up to a residential area, with a fence separating. Bring earplugs for undisturbed sleeping, as road noise from Route 14 can be heard, along with local dogs randomly in the distance.

    At $20 a night, the campground is convenient and sufficiently met our needs as we traveled west on a tight itinerary.

    Shower tokens are provided with your nightly fee. Each token gives you 7 minutes of shower time.

    There is plenty to do nearby, with bike trails and hiking trails…though nothing of particular interest in the campground itself.

    The bustling city of Albuquerque is the next exit west, so you are still very close to shopping, eateries, and nightlife.

  • Rebecca H.
    May. 2, 2021

    Albuquerque KOA Journey

    Serviceable RV Park with clean bathrooms

    The campground was pretty much a large parking lot, with rows of RVs. Our reservation said we would have a fire ring or grill but were told the one nearby was just for tent campers. There was a communal propane grill, and propane available for purchase, but the store was already closed when we realized the situation. A fire ban prevented us from using our own charcoal grill. On the plus side, my kids enjoyed a game of mini golf, the bathrooms were clean and staff friendly.

  • A
    Dec. 28, 2021

    Turquoise Trail Campground

    Great spot

    Great spot to car camp for the night. I definitely appreciated the HOT , running water and nicely kept bathroom.

  • Amanda P.
    Aug. 31, 2016

    Albuquerque North / Bernalillo KOA

    A very handy place to stay

    When campgrounds at higher elevations are closed, this is a really nice option. Staff are friendly, there is laundry and Wi-Fi on site, and the campground connects to a brewery a short walk away!

  • Kim L.
    Aug. 16, 2021

    Albuquerque KOA Journey

    Better than expected!

    We had a good time at this KOA. Enjoyed the pool (hot tub wasn’t working), bounce pad, mini golf, horseshoes. The store was useful too. Staff was friendly. Past reviews mentioned that this KOA was in a terrible neighborhood, but it didn’t seem so bad to us and we had no incidents. CG is gated and staffed 24/7. Showers and bathrooms were nice and clean (although some had a few puddles in them from campers who showered and didn’t fix the shower curtain correctly. Laundry was helpful (quarters needed). I’d stay again.

  • Junaid A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 22, 2024

    Top of New Mexico - Dispersed Site

    My True Review about Top of the New Mexico

    Top of New Mexico" near Albuquerque is a fantastic camping spot if you love open spaces and beautiful desert views. The sunsets here are breathtaking, and you might even spot wild horses roaming around. There's plenty of space for tents or RVs, and it's quiet and well-maintained, making it a perfect place to relax and enjoy nature. It can get a little windy, but that just adds to the experience. The road to get there winds through some houses, but once you arrive, you're surrounded by pure nature. also the food is so good, there are many food brands like subway menu who offers quality fast food services.

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    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

Guide to Los Lunas

Dispersed camping near Los Lunas, New Mexico offers diverse terrain options from desert lowlands at 4,856 feet to mountain elevations exceeding 7,000 feet. The area experiences dry conditions with 9.7 inches of annual rainfall and dramatic temperature swings between seasons, with summer highs regularly exceeding 90°F. Most forest service sites near Los Lunas require campers to pack in their own water supplies.

What to do

Mountain biking at Red Canyon: Located 40 miles southeast of Los Lunas, Red Canyon Campground sits adjacent to several trail networks. "Nice kid-friendly trails adjacent to the campground. We had a nice shady site, some others seemed more exposed," notes Gavin J. The forest roads connecting canyons provide excellent riding terrain.

Stargazing at Top of New Mexico: This dispersed camping area offers exceptional night sky viewing about 35 miles north of Los Lunas. "This is a perfect hidden gem for campervanning. Beautiful sunrise and sunset. Wild horses in the area. And, you can clearly see the Milky Way. No light pollution except the beautiful view of the city far away," shares Lauren I.

Visit local breweries: Albuquerque North/Bernalillo KOA offers easy access to nearby craft beer options. "The best part is there is a brewery you can walk to from the campground. They serve organic pizza and cold beer. What more do you need?" writes Doug W. Similarly, Turquoise Trail Campground is located next to Ale Republic brewery and pizza place.

What campers like

Elevated views: Top of New Mexico - Dispersed Site provides panoramic vistas that campers consistently rate highly. "Incredible scenery, overlooking the valley and mountains in the West, with great sunsets. My first morning I was surrounded by a group of 5 cows grazing," reports Josh F. This free camping area requires no permits.

Wildlife encounters: The mountains surrounding Los Lunas support diverse wildlife. "We stayed in the camping area near the trailhead. Very green and lush with deer visiting our site at dusk!" shares Jacob S. about Red Canyon Campground. Multiple reviewers mention wild horses at several sites.

Kid-friendly amenities: Albuquerque KOA Journey offers numerous facilities for families. "We only got to stay one night at this Campground but it was awesome. They have nice laundry facilities and lots of spots for the doggies to play. They had a playground hot tub and a bounce pad for the kids," writes E.M.

What you should know

Road access challenges: High-clearance vehicles are recommended for some dispersed sites. "The gravel roads are really tight for my 27" trailer, manageable but did rub on a couple of trees and shrubs on the drive in. Don't necessarily need a 4WD unless there is bad weather," warns Josh F. about Top of New Mexico.

Highway noise concerns: Several established campgrounds near major roads experience traffic noise. "EVERY review will tell you about the noise from highway, and it is no joke!! We were so tired we did not care. But it is BAD! If you are looking for peace and quiet - THIS IS NOT THE PLACE!" cautions Roxy V. about the Albuquerque KOA Journey.

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