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Best RV Parks & Resorts near Magdalena, NM

74 Reviews

Several RV parks provide services within a 30-mile radius of Magdalena. Western Motel and RV Park, located directly in Magdalena, offers electric hookups, sewer connections, and water hookups with year-round availability. "Park is very nice. Spots are accessible and park is clean," noted one visitor about the Kiva RV Park & Horse Motel in Bernardo, which features spacious sites on gravel pads with full hookups including 50-amp service for larger motorhomes. Casey's Socorro RV Park accommodates big rigs with drive-in access, 30-amp electric hookups, water, sewer, and a sanitary dump station. Escondida Lake Park & Campground near Socorro provides relatively level sites with 30-amp electric, water, and sewer connections suitable for larger RVs.

Most RV parks in the region maintain gravel pads rather than concrete, with varying degrees of levelness across locations. La Vista RV Park in Belen offers pull-through sites with 50-amp service and big rig access, while sites at Chupadero Mountainview RV Park feature tighter spacing but include electric and water hookups. Cell service remains reliable near populated areas but may diminish in more remote locations. According to one camper at Escondida Lake Park & Campground, "This was inexpensive but turns out it will cost us a bit more in the long run," referencing maneuvering difficulties that led to vehicle damage. Travelers should note that highway noise affects some parks situated near Interstate 25, particularly Kiva RV Park where traffic sounds are noticeable but not overwhelming.

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74 Reviews of 20 Magdalena Campgrounds

  • Melinda J.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 4, 2025

    Water Canyon Campground

    Water canyon

    There are campsites available but not for big rigs. We have a 40 foot toy hauler and the dirt roads and narrowness would not allow for us. If you have something maybe 18’ or less and 4wd you could probably make it fine. We stayed right at the entrance near the picnic area. Spoke with fire inspector from the forest service and he said it was fine. The location was decent. Pretty quiet except for early morning vehicles driving up the road to the observatory and lab? We didn’t make the drive up as we have a dually and the road is pretty narrow.

  • Lisa M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 10, 2025

    Datil Well Recreation Area Campground

    So peaceful

    This was the second time we have stayed here. It’s about a quarter of a mile off the main road so it’s very quiet and peaceful. There are 22 sites and three of them do have electric. The rest are all dry camping, but they do have nice picnic tables and fire rings attached. Some pull through sites. Vault toilets are available throughout the park and there is water available. There is also a little lending library that is open from 10 to 2 that has Wi-Fi available . Great hiking trails in the area. Half price with your make America beautiful pass.

  • Reuben
    Nov. 3, 2020

    Kiva RV Park & Horse Motel

    Humble but still pretty nice

    We live in Albuquerque, but wanted to spend a day hiking the Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge. Kiva RV Park is just a 5 minute drive from the NWR, so we stayed there on a Friday night, so we could get up bright and early for our hiking the next day.

    The folks running the place were very friendly. Led us to our spot and made sure everything was okay for us. It's a fairly humble place...gravel roads and parking spots. No concrete to be seen. Each slot has a fairly wide planted area, but this is not patches of green lawn. They have mature native trees and shrubs that are well maintained. Plenty of big cottonwood trees provided shade. The place is clearly run on a low budget, but is well maintained and there is pride in the work here. When we visited, it appeared to be nearly full, and it felt like perhaps 50/50 mix between long-term residents and overnight(or nearly overnight) visitors. There is a large corral area for horses. We walked over to it but there were no horses there. There's a little dog park, a bathhouse and laundry. We didn't use any of those amenities, so I can't comment. I believe the laundry is listed as free.(This is not the case with the wifi, which was complex and had a fee.) I just used my hotspot from my Verizon service and because we had 4 bars, that worked just fine for streaming some Netflix that night.

    We really like the place. Lots of neighbors, but everyone was very friendly, and no late partying. A few kids. But really, it was all very pastoral and nice. We'd stay here again. 

    Not all was perfect. Aside from the less-than-friendly wifi: 1) The sewer hookup is just an open pipe. No threads. A little stinky when you take the cover off.  2) It is almost literally right next to the interstate. There's no denying those traffic noise is real. We slept with no issues, but if traffic noise doesn't act like white noise for you...you might want to look somewhere else. We're lucky; but I know this is a deal-breaker for some.

    They do offer a Good Sam discount of 10%, so with tax, we paid $34. Well worth it. Very nice stay.

  • Rio J.
    Feb. 9, 2021

    La Vista RV Park

    Beautiful and Affordable NM Stop

    We stayed at La Vista for one night on our way through New Mexico heading to Utah. The owners are extremely friendly and were very helpful. They are a couple who own the park independently and you can tell the long term renters are happy there.

    We woke up to a gorgeous view of the nearby scenery and were just a half mile from a Loves to gas up and head out for another day of driving.

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 28, 2023

    Datil Well Recreation Area Campground

    Very Nice and Newly Renovated

    The sites were very nice and clean with some sites in the woods and others in the clearing. The sites in the clearing have concrete telescope pads. The pit toilets were like brand new with solar lighting. Big rigs would have trouble fitting into this campground.

    Datil, Mew Mexico is a few minutes away and has a combined gas station, restaurant, and grocery store for your needs.

    And, a few miles west on US 60 is Pie Town, New Mexico with two bakery's that sale fresh baked pies. But they sale out quickly.

  • Dallas W.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 19, 2021

    Escondida Lake Park & Campground

    Escondido lake campground

    Great place to camp

    Full hook ups

    Shade trees

    Pull through sites if small enough 

    Public washrooms with hot water

    But no showers 

    Cheap price 

    Quiet convenient on my trip to Albuquerque

  • Laura M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 20, 2020

    Water Canyon Campground

    Free for 2 More Years!

    We loved this place. Attempted at first to camp at The Box down the road but it was really crowded so we came here and what a great choice! 

    This is a FREE campground but plans are in the works to started charging in 2 years at $10/night. There are gravel tent and parking pads, picnic tables, fire rings, pit toilets and garbage.

    When you first pull in there is a narrow opening to a rocky dirt road straight ahead and to the left is a day use picnic area. The sign at the beginning of the dirt road said trailers not advisable but one came down before we started up so we went for it. We have a 26 foot class C. Dirt road driving experience necessary. The road is quite narrow, rocky and has a couple washouts and tight turns but not impossible to navigate....use your best judgement! 

    There were only a couple of other campers and the views are very nice. Some sites are close together however. There are pit toilets and garbage at the beginning of the campground and at the end loop. 

    Great hiking area too! Further down the road where it says "no turn around" is a group site but the gate is locked and you'll need to contact National Forest Service if you want to use this area. 

    There is no drinking water or cell reception from AT&T or Verizon. Pets allowed on a leash. Also there are free roaming cattle we saw on the main road in but none in the campground though there was poop evidence that they've been around. 

    Along the dirt road hiking trails near the campground people have made other camping areas with rock fire pits. The roads to these areas are narrow and 4WD necessary.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 17, 2024

    Datil Well Recreation Area Campground

    Good trails straight outta campground

    Stayed 2 nights. No reservations, so had to take chances. Several spots open on a Friday. Most spots roomy and decent spacing. Clean toilets and water and only $5 per night; $2.50 with a Senior NPS Pass. 3 spots have electric hookups but all taken. Quiet (other than one morning before sunrise). There is a host site. PieTown down the road with excellent pies--If you go, eat at Pie-O-Neer (best option---great reviews and did not disappoint). Sign said they're open year round. Good proximity to VLA (Very Large Array).

    One very good ADA accessible site with concrete walk straight to bathroom from ADA site.

    Trailhead at one end of campground, with some good routes/options, Easy to moderate. We did pick ripe pinyon pine nuts that had fallen on ground (Oct. is pickin' season). They were very good eatin'.

    One camper started generator up well before sunrise…  :(

    ALSO: Shout out to New Mexico Volunteers for the Outdoors (NMVFO) who did trail maintenance there a while back (per sign near trail) :)  yay!

  • Ann Marie A.
    Jun. 3, 2023

    Datil Well Recreation Area Campground

    The best!

    This is an awesome campground. Very spacious sites, lots of pull throughs with Ramadas, clean, yes, clean fire pits, scenery is beautiful, lots of trees for privacy but those that need solar can find sites as well, great trails with a gazebo, clean grounds (no glass), pristine bathrooms and trash facilities. The only down for me in a Class C is no dump site and as far as I can find, nothing within an hour';s drive at best. I guess I'll use the bathrooms in the park! 😏 I'll be here again for sure!

Guide to Magdalena

Magdalena, New Mexico, offers a variety of RV camping options that cater to different needs and preferences, making it an ideal spot for outdoor enthusiasts.

Some prices for RV Parks range from $34 to $40

  • The Kiva RV Park & Horse Motel provides affordable rates and a pet-friendly environment, perfect for those traveling with animals.
  • La Vista RV Park is known for its scenic views and friendly owners, making it a great stop for a peaceful overnight stay.
  • Bosque Birdwatchers RV Park offers inexpensive full hookups, catering especially to birdwatchers looking for a budget-friendly option.

RVers like these nearby activities

  • Chupadero Mountainview RV Park is conveniently located near the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, a hotspot for birdwatching and nature walks.
  • The Western Motel and RV Park provides easy access to local attractions, making it a suitable base for exploring the Magdalena area.
  • Casey's Socorro RV Park is a short drive from various hiking trails, perfect for those looking to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of New Mexico.

RVers appreciate amenities like electric hookups and clean facilities

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular RV campground near Magdalena, NM is Kiva RV Park & Horse Motel with a 3.8-star rating from 4 reviews.

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