Best Glamping near Mentmore, NM

El Morro RV Park and Cabins near Ramah provides distinctive glamping accommodations including yurts with modern amenities. This boutique camping destination has full hookups, hot showers, picnic tables, and a market for essential supplies. The property includes access to water, electricity, and firewood for an enhanced outdoor experience while maintaining comfort. USA RV Park in Gallup also features upscale glamping options with comprehensive amenities including heated pool, BBQ facilities, and immaculate facilities. "The property and facilities are impeccable. This is family owned and run. They are so friendly and accommodating," noted one satisfied guest.

Visitors at these glamping resorts enjoy proximity to cultural landmarks and natural wonders of northwestern New Mexico. El Morro RV Park provides boat-in and hike-in access options, allowing guests to explore nearby attractions by various means. USA RV Park features resort-style camping with an outdoor snack bar, children's playground, and WiFi connectivity for those wanting to stay connected while enjoying a natural setting. The campground maintains exceptionally clean facilities with spacious sites. According to one visitor, "We were so pleased with our stay here! If you stay here, go to the outdoor snack bar for Mom's Apple Crisp at 730pm. It's out of this world!" Both properties maintain pet-friendly policies and offer reservable sites year-round for planning convenience.

Best Glamping Sites Near Mentmore, New Mexico (3)

    1. USA RV Park

    60 Reviews
    Mentmore, NM
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (505) 863-5021

    $25 - $35 / night

    "We were so grateful to stumble upon USA RV Park on our recent trip through New Mexico. "

    "The staff member at the entry was very efficient, friendly, and informative. Our site was toward the back of the property- so we didn’t hear any road noise."

    2. Quaking Aspen Campground

    15 Reviews
    Fort Wingate, NM
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (505) 287-8833

    $5 / night

    "I hadn't spent much time in this part of New Mexico, and assumed that the trip was going to be hot and sun-bleached, similar to the desert exposed in nearby Gallup, NM."

    "Located about 15min from I-40 is this campground. It offers everything you would expect including tables, fire pits, restrooms, and trash. For only $5 a day you can't beat it."

    3. El Morro RV Park and Cabins

    2 Reviews
    El Morro National Monument, NM
    44 miles
    Website

    $30 - $94 / night

    "Friendly people, creative vibe, nice campground, cozy cabins, full hookups for RVs, beautiful spot, free-range chickens, pet friendly, plus a yurt with enchanting wind chimes, spiritual labyrinth, a gong"

    "It is just minutes from El Morro Nat’l Monument and close to Mal Pais Volcano flows. I recommend the place."

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77 Reviews of 3 Mentmore Campgrounds


  • Taylor D.
    Oct. 26, 2020

    USA RV Park

    Dirt Sites with Some Amenities

    Not much here to write home about, but this park does offer a small, enclosed dog park, pool, a small grocery in their office building, and a “cookout” concession stand like you would find at a theme park or stadium. Their stage was being used to display a patriotic homage to the US military. No pets allowed in the amenities area. Room for improvement would be adding trees and cactus appropriate to this climate to beautify the park, because it’s pretty barren. Staff did not wear masks indoors during the rising Covid pandemic.

  • Tyler G.
    Jun. 23, 2016

    Quaking Aspen Campground

    Wonderful Base to Explore the Hidden Beauty of the Zuni Mountains

    We used this campground as a starting point for a research trip sampling Precambrian rocks of the Zuni Mountains. I hadn't spent much time in this part of New Mexico, and assumed that the trip was going to be hot and sun-bleached, similar to the desert exposed in nearby Gallup, NM. I was surprised to drive into a beautiful forest just a few minutes off I40.

    The campsite includes basic forest service amenities: pit toilets, picnic tables, and metal-rimmed fire pit/grill sites. What set this apart from other non-hosted campsites for me was the condition of the grounds. The tent camping sites had well maintained, leveled tent pads, maintained gravel roads, and clean facilities. The Sites offered a reasonable degree of privacy, although some of the sites near the middle of the loop road place you in close proximity to your neighbor. The area is moderately wooded with pine and aspen, providing shade throughout the day and easy access to the dirt road that transects the Zuni Mountains, letting you out near the Bandera volcano and ice cave, which is a wonderful drive if you have a high clearance/4x4 and time to drive through.

    We saw abundant wildlife while working in the Zunis, including several brown bears, deer, and elk. While we didn't have any run ins with these guy in camp, be aware that large animals are present in the area and be sure to take necessary bear-proofing precautions.

    Camp fees were $5/night, which is quite the bargain given the well-kept grounds and wonderful scenery. If you're looking for a less-traveled escape from Albuquerque, or just want the chance to explore the under-valued Zuni mountains and western New Mexico landscape (and some pretty interesting geologic features such as orbicular granite), this campground is an excellent place to spend some time on the cheap.

    Photos included are from the Zunis south of the campsite, as I didn't think to take any photos while we were at camp.

  • Amber J.
    Mar. 31, 2021

    USA RV Park

    Convenient, clean, and welcoming!

    We were so grateful to stumble upon USA RV Park on our recent trip through New Mexico.  We were dealing with snow all the way from Colorado to Gallup, and decided about an hour out of Gallup to stop for the night.  We called USA RV Park, and while no one answered, they returned our call within the half hour.  They graciously accommodated our 2 trailers last minute with full hookups!  The campsite itself is large, clean, well marked, and very nice restrooms!  The store was well stocked with what we needed (including a tent repair kit for our pop up!).  The owner, John, was very kind, helpful, and a delight to chat with.  We filled our propane tank up on site and were on our way the next day!  Highly recommend! :)

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    May. 28, 2025

    USA RV Park

    Overnight near interstate

    I booked this park months out- needed a place to stay on our way home from AZ. We left the Grand Canyon in the morning and stopped in Gallup to sleep before heading to Petroglyph NM the next morning. The staff member at the entry was very efficient, friendly, and informative. Our site was toward the back of the property- so we didn’t hear any road noise. The park was probably around 3/4 full on the Monday night we stayed- but it was pretty quiet. There was a pet area with a cinder block “fence” and several people walked dogs around in the park. I wanted to take a peek at the pool- so I picked up my 6 lb dog to walk into that area to see it and a lady quickly intercepted me and said dogs couldn’t be in that area. The pool looked decent from what I could see. The cell signal seemed strong from the indicators on our devices but I guess due to the number of users in the area, we had slow service. We tried the park’s WiFi but it was too slow to do much. Our site was mostly level so we used our small curved levelers on one side. The sites are VERY close together and many of the picnic tables seem to need new boards for seats.

  • Berton M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 5, 2022

    Quaking Aspen Campground

    Quiet time in the trees

    Located about 15min from I-40 is this campground. It offers everything you would expect including tables, fire pits, restrooms, and trash. For only $5 a day you can't beat it. There are a few hiking trails in the area worth exploring as well. 

    Cell service: Limited by the entrance

  • Zoey T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 15, 2025

    Quaking Aspen Campground

    Wonderful primitive campsite

    Campsites well maintained with a grill and firepit on each one. All seem pretty level. We were here in August and it was pleasantly cool. Also plenty of firewood. No running water but there’s an outhouse toilet that’s clean enough and a dumpster for waste. Currently their payment system is broken so it’s free! I only took one star off because the sites are all pretty exposed to each other. About 20ish sites and only 4 were taken but there wasn’t one that wasn’t visible by at least 2 of the other sites being used.

  • Jennifer H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 12, 2021

    USA RV Park

    Gallup’s a great stop & a big pride in ownership campground

    The place was pretty backed when we finally rolled in at 9pm! My latest arrival and hopefully the only time we arrive so late. The kids were thrilled to learn the pool was open another hour after the long long drive we had today. The check in was quick and the staff very polite & helpful. The grounds are well cared for and lots of amenities such as an on-site BBQ, free coffee in the morning. Pool. Outdoor chess, beautiful fountains, wonderful kids playground. I’d definitely make Gallup a stop over in the future.

  • Chase B.
    Jul. 1, 2019

    USA RV Park

    Oklahoma

    The cleanest park we’ve been to yet. Showers, bathroom and laundry are spotless as well the campground itself. The owners daughter was extremely helpful and friendly as she checked us in. The store on site is pretty large. We will definitely come back!

  • H
    Sep. 23, 2021

    USA RV Park

    Nice RV Park

    Had everything we needed plus more. Heated pool with American Flag inlaid. Veteran theme. Nice area to hike is the creek bed joust off the doggie walk area. Heated pool is no turned off for the winter. Over 100 sites, most pull through.


Guide to Mentmore

Camping near Mentmore, New Mexico offers access to the diverse terrain of northwestern New Mexico, where the elevation ranges from 6,000-8,000 feet, creating distinct camping conditions across seasons. The Zuni Mountains provide forested camping options with temperatures typically 10-15 degrees cooler than surrounding lowlands. Winter nights frequently drop below freezing while summer daytime temperatures average in the mid-80s.

What to do

Hiking at El Morro National Monument: Located just minutes from El Morro RV Park and Cabins, this historic site features ancient inscriptions and pueblo ruins. "Morro National monument nearby is spectacular," notes camper Kathy L., who appreciated the natural and cultural significance of the area.

Mountain biking on forest trails: The Zuni Mountains offer extensive trail systems accessible from campgrounds in the area. At Quaking Aspen Campground, visitors find "Amazing hiking and mtb'ing trails. And, a nice lake," according to Tommy B., who called it "The Best $5 campsite."

Explore local cultural attractions: Gallup offers numerous trading posts and Native American art galleries within a short drive. As Mike M. from USA RV Park explains, "Gallup is a super interesting place and could have easily spent way more time than we did."

What campers like

Comfortable temperatures at elevation: The higher elevations provide relief from summer heat. "When summer heat was beginning to knock everywhere else in late May, it was serious blanket weather up here," shares a camper named Chip about Quaking Aspen Campground, noting the cool nighttime temperatures even during warmer seasons.

Well-spaced campsites: Many campgrounds in the region offer privacy between sites. "Small campground with massive campsites. This campground could easily squeeze double, if not triple, the sites out of these woods, but someone decided to let everyone breath a little here," explains Chip about the spacious layout at USA RV Park.

Clean, well-maintained facilities: Visitors consistently mention the upkeep of campgrounds in the area. "Level sites. Cleaner than clean restrooms and laundry facility," reports Stephanie H., who appreciated the standards at USA RV Park enough to stay "twice in one trip."

What you should know

Limited water availability: Many forest campgrounds lack running water. At Quaking Aspen Campground, campers should come prepared as it's a "PRIMITIVE campground with trails and fishing but NO WATER," according to Irene L., who still rated it 5 stars as a stopover location.

Wildlife precautions necessary: The Zuni Mountains area has significant wildlife presence. "We saw abundant wildlife while working in the Zunis, including several brown bears, deer, and elk," reports Tyler G., recommending that visitors "take necessary bear-proofing precautions" when staying at forest campgrounds.

Variable connectivity: Cell service can be inconsistent depending on location. Susan R. noted at USA RV Park that "The cell signal seemed strong from the indicators on our devices but I guess due to the number of users in the area, we had slow service. We tried the park's WiFi but it was too slow to do much."

Tips for camping with families

Consider delivery options for kid-friendly meals: Some campgrounds are close enough to towns for food delivery service. "We were able to get pizza delivered to our RV site which was a big hit with the kids," shares Nicole B. about her family's overnight stay at USA RV Park.

Look for campgrounds with amenities for children: Swimming pools and play areas keep younger campers entertained. "They had all of the amenities I wanted, showers clean bathrooms, lots of pull through sites, and a pool," reports Mike F., who found Quaking Aspen Campground "Wonderful" for his family's needs.

Plan for cooler nights: Even in summer, temperatures can drop significantly after sunset in this region. "We were here in August and it was pleasantly cool," notes Zoey T. about glamping near Mentmore at Quaking Aspen, adding that there was "plenty of firewood" for keeping warm during cooler evenings.

Tips from RVers

Book ahead during peak seasons: RV sites can fill quickly, especially at popular locations. "Friday night, late May, and we barely got the last spot. No reservations makes this gem a tricky quest when you're running a bit late," advises Chip about securing spots at primitive camping areas.

Consider site leveling requirements: Many campgrounds have sites requiring minimal leveling equipment. "Our site was mostly level so we used our small curved levelers on one side," notes Susan R. about her stay at USA RV Park, though she cautions that "the sites are VERY close together."

Look for discount programs: Several RV parks offer rate reductions for membership organizations. "Full hookups with military and good sam discounts. We've stayed here before and we will again," mentions jeanne A., highlighting the value available at USA RV Park for qualified visitors.

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