Best Equestrian Camping near Mentmore, NM

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Mentmore, New Mexico (2)

    1. Red Rock Park & Campground

    15 Reviews
    Rehoboth, NM
    13 miles
    Website

    "I have stayed at this campground several time it was a New Mexico Stae Park, it has since been turned over to the city of Gallup as a city park."

    "My first visit to New Mexico and the southwest. Red Rock Park is in Gallup, NM right on the Arizona state line in between Albuquerque and Flagstaff."

    2. Bluewater Lake State Park Campground

    35 Reviews
    Prewitt, NM
    44 miles
    Website
    +1 (505) 876-2391

    $15 - $90 / night

    "This was the only lake we saw on our trip to the cattle ranch in New Mexico ;) The park is lovely and we truly enjoyed our time here. There is a nice beach as well as boating and fishing."

    "Beautiful New Mexico sunset."

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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Mentmore, NM

50 Reviews of 2 Mentmore Campgrounds


  • Robert A.
    Sep. 3, 2018

    Red Rock Park & Campground

    Freeway campground

    I have stayed at this campground several time it was a New Mexico Stae Park, it has since been turned over to the city of Gallup as a city park. There are several hiking and horseback riding trails around this campground. One of the best is to castle rock a really good hike. Make sure you call to check for availability, there is a rodeo arena near by and will fill up if there is a rodeo.

  • Fain H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 27, 2016

    Red Rock Park & Campground

    Camping in the southwest

    My first visit to New Mexico and the southwest. Red Rock Park is in Gallup, NM right on the Arizona state line in between Albuquerque and Flagstaff. Church Rock Trial and Pyramid Rock Trail are both about 3 to 3 and a half miles round trip from the campground. Your surrounded by desert on one side and dark red stone on the other, very cool place and trails.

  • Sara S.
    Jul. 25, 2016

    Bluewater Lake State Park Campground

    oasis in the desert

    This was the only lake we saw on our trip to the cattle ranch in New Mexico ;) The park is lovely and we truly enjoyed our time here. There is a nice beach as well as boating and fishing. The campground is broken up into a couple areas. Our site was somewhat shaded, which was nice in the heat of the summer. Very cool sites overlooking the lake. I wouldn’t say the sites are secluded, but it’s still a neat place. I haven’t been to many state parks in New Mexico so it was a unique experience!

  • Robert N.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 2, 2025

    Bluewater Lake State Park Campground

    Calm and quiet

    It is after Labor Day, the Canyonside Campground is deserted except for myself. I can hear the breeze moving through the pinions. Beautiful New Mexico sunset.

  • B
    Aug. 15, 2021

    Bluewater Lake State Park Campground

    Bluewater in the land of enchantment

    The camp sites are well laid out with picnic table. The bath room was primitive and I didn’t check out the showers. The lake and the area is enchanting!! It was my first visit to New Mexico and for sure I will be back! The lake is large and has fishing.

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 15, 2022

    Bluewater Lake State Park Campground

    Great campground in January!

    So we were very lucky that we decided to check out this campground, it is absolutely gorgeous! There was not a single other camper here so we got a nice level spot with power. It was a bit cold, got down to 15, there was some leftover snow in some spots but nothing that was a problem. Last night something was bugging the dogs so I looked outside to see a herd of wild horses grazing next to our camper! There are lots of good hiking trails. The water is still on here and the dump stations are open if needed.

  • Randall Z.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 9, 2023

    Bluewater Lake State Park Campground

    Pretty scenic and Wild Horses

    Lake was muddy brown, not blue. First come, first served and we arrived before noon, but no electric sites were available. Views of lake and surrounding juniper covered mesas was good. Early in morning horses grazed right through our campsite.

  • Elizabeth A.
    May. 1, 2018

    Bluewater Lake State Park Campground

    Very cool area

    Bluewater Lake SP is a unique campground in regards to the layout. You can pull up to all of the sites, and you can overlook the lake, be on the lake, be a little further away, private, have neighbors, really what ever you want. Checking in was very easy and the folks were quite nice. Also there were random horses and donkey’s walking around??? So that was a fun surprise.

  • S
    May. 9, 2021

    Red Rock Park & Campground

    OK place for 1-2 nights

    This is a huge complex that contains a convention center, museum, hiking trails, and a rodeo/bull riding arena in addition to two camping areas. The arena is tucked into the red hills so it is a pretty nice spot. There also must be 1000 stalls for horses and livestock, it is really massive. The campground area and arena are cradled by spectacular red cliffs formed over 200 million years ago in the Age of the Dinosaurs. Campsites have water and electric. Many of the sites have shade. Sites are very sandy and some have a picnic table. Access was pretty easy and the sites are very level. Overall though the campground was pretty messy. It does not seem like it is being well maintained at the moment probably due to Covid restrictions. There are restrooms but most of the time they were locked. Verizon cell service was very good and our AT&T hotspot worked well.


Guide to Mentmore

Horse camping in New Mexico offers a unique blend of stunning landscapes and well-equipped facilities for equestrian enthusiasts. Whether you're looking for a place to set up camp with your horse or enjoy nearby trails, there are options that cater to your needs.

Equestrian campgrounds include essential amenities

  • At Red Rock Park & Campground, you'll find features like electric hookups and sanitary dump stations, making it a convenient choice for horse campers.

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  • Enjoy scenic trails starting right from Red Rock Park & Campground, perfect for exploring the beautiful surroundings on horseback.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near Mentmore, NM?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Mentmore, NM is Red Rock Park & Campground with a 3.1-star rating from 15 reviews.