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Best Glamping near Nageezi, NM

12 Reviews

Navajo Dam Glamping Retreat Wild-u-can sits perched on cliffs with panoramic views, offering luxury accommodations in a remote setting near Nageezi. The retreat features three glamping sites with furnished canvas accommodations that include comfortable beds, picnic tables, and access to toilet facilities. Each site combines the serenity of nature with upscale amenities, creating a distinctive wilderness experience. One guest shared, "Navajo Dam has an awesome glamping setup on top of some cliffs overlooking the area." The property provides firewood for evening campfires and maintains shower facilities for guests, unusual amenities for glamping in this remote region. While pets are not permitted, the pristine setting and thoughtful touches compensate for this limitation.

Glamping experiences near Navajo Lake include access to water recreation and exceptional fishing opportunities. The Wild-u-can group campsite accommodates larger parties with four separate prepared tent sites where glamping tents are provided for guests. According to a camper, "Group Camping at its best! 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!" The safari-style accommodations include trash service and toilet facilities while maintaining a rustic wilderness experience. The region offers spectacular views across Navajo Lake State Park with opportunities for boating, fishing, and wildlife viewing. Reservations are required for all glamping sites, with availability throughout different seasons depending on weather conditions.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Nageezi, New Mexico (3)

    1. Sims Mesa Campground — Navajo Lake State Park

    7 Reviews
    Navajo Dam, NM
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (505) 632-8645

    $15 - $90 / night

    "Several sites available right on the lake, just steps away from the water. Bathrooms available. Water and trash available just a short walk."

    "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."

    2. Navajo Dam Glamping Retreat Wild-u-can

    3 Reviews
    Navajo Dam, NM
    45 miles
    +1 (505) 793-0094

    $100 / night

    "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!"

    3. Navajo Lake Relax Wild-u-can (group campsite)

    1 Review
    Navajo Dam, NM
    44 miles
    +1 (505) 793-0094

    $100 / night

    "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! "

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  • Charlene H.
    Aug. 12, 2019

    Sims Mesa Campground — Navajo Lake State Park

    Get away from the crowds.

    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.

  • Thomas E. T.
    Jun. 18, 2022

    Sims Mesa Campground — Navajo Lake State Park

    Active campgrounds.

    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.

  • G
    Jun. 19, 2021

    Sims Mesa Campground — Navajo Lake State Park

    JUNE 2021… PRAY FOR RAIN! PLEASE WE BEG YOU…

    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.

  • Jake C.The Dyrt ADMIN User
    May. 26, 2023

    Navajo Lake Relax Wild-u-can (group campsite)

    Group Camping at its best!

    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!

  • Jake C.The Dyrt ADMIN User
    Jun. 7, 2023

    Navajo Dam Glamping Retreat Wild-u-can

    Luxury in the Remote

    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!

  • Brett H.
    Apr. 24, 2021

    Sims Mesa Campground — Navajo Lake State Park

    The quieter side of Navajo Lake

    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.

    Pros:

    • Quieter, seems less crowded than reg marina side of park
    • A good mix of pull through and tent sites with plenty of room to drive in. Tent sites are multi level in a few cases (tables and pits are a short level below parking spot)
    • Lake views for some spots (seem to be partial as trees do block some parts of view)
    • Reasonably spaced, not super private but that is pretty much any paid campground
    • Cleanish bathrooms and pit toilets, a little smelly on our visit and had no soap to wash hands (not in peak season, so think campgrounds are a little understaffed with no camp host until mid may)

    Cons:

    • A bit of a haul/remote if you’re just stopping through on way west through NM
  • J
    May. 27, 2019

    Sims Mesa Campground — Navajo Lake State Park

    Sweet spot

    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

  • Lisa M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 29, 2024

    Sims Mesa Campground — Navajo Lake State Park

    Very secluded and quiet

    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.

Guide to Nageezi

Navajo Lake camping options near Nageezi, New Mexico provide access to one of the state's largest reservoirs. The region sits at approximately 6,000 feet elevation in high desert terrain characterized by sandstone mesas, juniper woodlands, and dramatic cliff formations. Water levels at Navajo Lake fluctuate seasonally, with summer temperatures often reaching 90-100°F during peak camping months, while spring and fall offer milder conditions with daytime temperatures in the 70-80°F range.

What to do

Fishing at Sims Mesa: The San Juan River below Navajo Dam offers exceptional trout fishing opportunities. "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 its popularity," notes Gail at Sims Mesa Campground.

Lakeside camping: For direct water access, choose sites along the shoreline. "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," reports Charlene H. about her experience at Sims Mesa.

Wildlife viewing: Early morning and evening drives through the area provide opportunities to spot native wildlife. "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," shares a Sims Mesa camper.

What campers like

Quieter camping locations: Travelers appreciate the less crowded areas of Navajo Lake. "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," explains a reviewer about Sims Mesa Campground.

Clean facilities: Campers consistently mention the well-maintained bathrooms and grounds. "Clean restrooms. Quiet campground. Has fire ring with grate for cooking," notes Karen N. about her stay at Sims Mesa.

Temperature relief: The lake area provides an escape from summer heat. "Navajo Lake was a last minute reservation to escape the southern heat. SUCCESS, the sites had shelter, access to water and good Marina," writes Thomas E.T. about his Sims Mesa visit.

What you should know

Water level fluctuations: Drought conditions can significantly impact lake accessibility and recreation. "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," cautions a visitor to Navajo Lake State Park.

Limited shade: Many lakeside sites have minimal tree cover. "Not much shade on the Lakeshore, so make sure to bring something for the day time," advises a camper at Sims Mesa.

Remote location considerations: Some campgrounds require additional travel time from main highways.

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