Nageezi, NM is a great camping destination for adventurers of all types. There's so much to see and do, from exhilarating hikes or bike rides to exploring the local dining and shopping. Search nearby campsites and find top-rated spots from other campers.
Are you searching for a place that’s affordable and adventurous to take your family? Would you go camping if you could avoid the hassle and frustration of setting up and actually finding an available campsite? Our campground is designed for you. We offer 4 individual campsites with dome tents that are setup and ready to go. The property is intended for group camp-outs. Escape the craziness of the State park to a private place just up the road where you can “Relax Wild-u-can!”
Designed to make camping easy. The properties features include; lighted walking trails, a shaded central hosting area with a bbq grill, some outdoor games, 4 individual campsites with 3 person dome tents and a restroom. All you need to do is pack your sleeping bags, cooler and show up.
A loop drive allows you to bring your boats, ATV’s, UTV’s, toys and family along. Intended for lake-goers, hunters, outfitters, sportsman and good-timing people of all kinds who crave some wild in their life. Each site has its own privacy and feel yet they are arranged in a way that makes it a great place to host your family, scout crew, youth group or hunting party for your next outing. We offer you a private camping experience located far enough from the main areas of the lake where you can enjoy a quiet night under the stars or keep the party going all night long.
RELAX is part of our Live Wild~u~can properties located just minutes north of the Navajo Lake state park, (home of the top marina in the country). Situated on a high mesa overlooking the Pine river to the east and the Quality Waters of the San Juan to the the west. Conveniently positioned on the border of the renowned 2A and 2B big game units. Many records have been set in the surrounding hills and waters. Encompassed by endless miles of public land to explore loaded with wildlife and a rich cultural history. You just never know what you might find. Escape the chaos and headache of State park accommodations, to a place that has a little more freedom, privacy and piece of mind. Just bring your crew to Relax! Link up with our other near by properties for Rv and glamping experiences. Whether you are seeking individual sites or planning your next family reunion be sure to stay Wild~U~Can.
$100 / night
Are you looking for a place where you can retreat from all the chaos. Do you enjoy a night under the stars in the wild, but don’t like to rough it. Retreat Wild-u-can is designed for you. A glamping experience just minutes up the road from Navajo Lake state park and Marina where remote camping meets luxury. We provide you with some of the comforts of home wrapped in a tent or tiny cabin while providing traditional camping environment. Many of our one of a kind structures are hand built using lumber milled from the the pinion and juniper trees on the land. Our glampsites provide you with clean beds, a bathroom, a solar shower a cooking area with a bbq grille, lighted trails, a fire pit. You will awake to awe inspiring views of the lake, and enjoy sunsets to remember. The sites are pearched atop cliffs and canyons above the pine river branch of Navajo lake. They require a short walk and there are tall cliffs that present some hazard so they are not intended for small children or the weak hearted. All of which adds to the rugged beauty and seclusion of our camp sites. If your seeking a unique place to recover from a hard day on the river, lake or chasing big game, or you are just escaping the norm. Lace up your boots, grab your partner, pack your cooler and Retreat Wild-U-Can!
(If you intend to bring children please contact us ahead of time so we can help you make for a safe enjoyable experience).
$100 / night
We spent two nights here. I think I would’ve chosen the loop with campsites 1 through 19 instead of the other loop that we stayed at. We were in campsite 26 and it was a little difficult to get our trailer into it because we had to back uphill. Also, the other loop most likely would have a view overlooking the lake more. The showers were very nice and they do have a dump station. My only complaint I guess would be the road in from the main highway was pretty rough and had lots of potholes. That road is about 17 miles long.
Jake from the Dyrt here! Navajo Dam has an awesome glamping setup on top of some cliffs overlooking the area. Check them out and make sure to leave a review on the Dyrt!
Jake from the Dyrt here! Navajo Lake Group Camp offers the perfect setup for groups with 4 separate sites so each tent has their own space. They provide the tents so don't worry about packing them! Check them out and make sure to leave a review on the Dyrt!
Navajo Lake was a last minute reservation to escape the southern heat. SUCCESS, the sites had shelter, access to water and good Marina. Not many marked trails but you can still explore. Temps were good with the breeze to help. From June 1-11-22.
LOVED our stay at Rebel’s Roost/Juicy Jitters! Coffee, smoothies, stickers, functional yard art, 3 happy puppers, and even the port-a-potty were phenomenal and made these 2 lady-campers feel SO happy and safe! Thank you, Hallie and family!
This is indeed a small campground at a fun spot along the road. There is a driveup coffee shop which has great coffee and they let you pull up at the back and camp. They have a clean porta-potty and otherwise no services but they have fun sculptures and were delightful to visit with.
Sadly, we did not find this place before we spent the night, but we got a great cup of coffee here and could see it would be a great place to spend the night. Nice people, fun site.
This was the first stop of 3 - 2 night stays on this search to find great camping with easy access to water and preferably within a days drive of my house. I recreational kayak so access to water is at the top of my list of must haves if paddling is on the list of must do’s. This was a survey trip to see what’s out there for folks like me.
I booked two nights going to quite a bit of trouble of obtain them. I booked all three stays on the same day in March. Two weeks before my trip I receive an email from the Parks department cancelling my reservation, issuing a refund but offering no explanation or offer to assist in finding another spot. Getting to speak to an actual person… could not be done. I left voice mails at the dam, at the. State office and even the Governor’s office but apparently no one was at work. Two weeks later a really helpful gal called to say she had just started two days prior and discovered a full voice mail box. She was absolutely amazing at facilitating a solution within two days. Clarissa, you are a Goddess! Reserve America is a pain to navigate and I will leave it at that.
Now about the campground. It is exactly what one should expect in a desert landscape. Very few trees and very dusty and rocky. It was 100 degrees when I left for my trip deciding to wait until late afternoon to avoid setting up in the blazing heat. I arrived at 10:00pm or so. It was 73 degrees. I came in from the east side 64 to 527 and there were deer and elk EVERYWHERE!!!! Which is why I arrived so late, you just have to slow down. Mostly cedar and pine and natural gas oil wells EVERYWHERE!!!! I got to my appointed site and I simply could not navigate from where one parks to where the actual site was and which, by the way, while lakeside it was convenient to water it was not. If you have a few people to help haul everything down to where the actual water is great, but alone in 100 degrees. Also, I travel with two small dogs and shade is paramount. Well shade they do have such as it is. The showers were not available due to, you guessed, a water shortage! I just put up the tent and went to sleep which wasn’t too uncomfortable. Next morning at 5:30 the sun was out and the heat was building. I packed up and moved on up to Colorado where it would surely be much cooler.
I might like to visit Sims Mesa Marina at Navajo Lake again, if it ever fills again and perhaps in the spring or fall but NOT in summer. So many of our fine bodies of water boaters and anglers have come to rely on for recreation are in serious jeopardy due to a 10 year what is termed “Exceptional” drought conditions. It’s really such a shame.
Side note: be sure to take the Navajo Dam shortcut when leaving Sims. It’s a well maintained, but very dusty road. The views are spectacular and driving across the dam is a bit nerve racking. The drive down from the dam all along the San Juan drainage below the dam is well worth checking out for day use only but there are several “holes” they call them where the fishing is said to be amazing and the parking lot reflected it’s popularity.
So it’s on to Vallecito Lake outside Bayfield, Colorado. Specifically Pine Point USFS Campground. The search for paddling opportunities continues.
Stayed in M19 at campground. Clean restrooms No campfires were allowed. Quiet campground. Has fire ring with grate for cooking
The quieter side of Navajo Lake State Park, this is a nice, clean campground with pull through and tent sites (elec and non) close to Sims marina. Nothing spectacular and a bit remote, so not a place I would seek out necessarily. Keep in mind that this requires a little more driving to get to, so if you’re just passing through, be mindful that it’s ~17 miles from highway 64.
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If you don't have a boat or fancy water toys.. Sims Mesa is where you should go. Much less crowded than the main marina. We camped at the Lakeshore Camping area. Several sites available right on the lake, just steps away from the water. Bathrooms available. Water and trash available just a short walk. Dogs are supposed to be leashed, but a lot of people don't seem to follow this rule. Not much shade on the Lakeshore, so make sure to bring something for the day time.
Nice spread out and spacious spots Easy back in for campers Decent bathrooms Close enough to the water for a short hike for water fun We like this side because it has less traffic and less people Worth the extra drive
Camping near Nageezi, New Mexico, offers a unique blend of stunning landscapes and rich cultural history. Whether you're looking to hike ancient ruins or simply enjoy the great outdoors, there are plenty of options to explore.
Camping near Nageezi, New Mexico, is a fantastic way to connect with nature and explore the area's rich history. Just be prepared for the unique challenges and rewards that come with it!
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Which is the most popular glamping campsite near Nageezi, NM?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Nageezi, NM is Sims Mesa Campground — Navajo Lake State Park with a 4.1-star rating from 7 reviews.
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