Best Camping near Navajo Dam, NM

Join the fun near Navajo Dam. With tons of outdoor activities and scenic camping, this is an excellent vacation spot for all kinds of travelers. Navajo Dam is a great camping destination for everyone. There are tons of nearby hikes, adventurous activities, and sights to see. You're sure to find the perfect campground for your Navajo Dam camping trip.

Best Camping Sites Near Navajo Dam, NM (117)

    Camper-submitted photo from Angel Peak Scenic View Campground
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    2. Cottonwood Campground - Navajo Lake

    8 Reviews
    22 Photos
    69 Saves
    Navajo Dam, New Mexico
    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Standard (Tent/RV)

    $8 - $18 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Oasis RV Resort and Cottages
    Camper-submitted photo from Oasis RV Resort and Cottages
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    3. Oasis RV Resort and Cottages

    20 Reviews
    85 Photos
    83 Saves
    Durango, Colorado

    Tent Sites: Tent sites have their own fire ring or grill. These sites can accommodate one small tent and one vehicle. Individual settings for your tent w/Picnic Table and Fire Ring. Basic RV Sites and Deluxe Patio Sites: Nestled in the pinon pines and junipers, with a propane fire pit. These sites have a hard surface patio with furniture. Nicely landscaped big Patio Sites with Furniture! Propane fire ring and Charcoal Grill. One camping unit and one vehicle per site. Treed sites, near the Cafe, where we serve up the best pancakes in the west. Basic and Deluxe Cottages: Deluxe Cabin lodges have a separate bedroom with a queen bed, a set of bunks and a futon. Full Bath, Kitchenette, TV, A/C & a nice deck to sit out on. There is a propane grill and fire pit available for your use. Perfect for glamping. Studio Cabin-Lodges sleep up to four people (queen bed in main room and set of bunks in separate room). Has a small fridge, microwave, a/c, heat, TV and a bathroom! , everything you need for glamping. Camping Cabins have 1 double bed and one set of bunks. A/C and heat control.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $47 - $197 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Sims Mesa Campground — Navajo Lake State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Sims Mesa Campground — Navajo Lake State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Sims Mesa Campground — Navajo Lake State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Sims Mesa Campground — Navajo Lake State Park
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    Camper-submitted photo from Rosa Campground — Navajo State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Rosa Campground — Navajo State Park
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    6. Bayfield/Durango Dispersed Camping

    15 Reviews
    25 Photos
    262 Saves
    Bayfield, Colorado

    The Durango Special Recreation Management Area is comprised of isolated parcels of Public Lands surrounding Durango Colorado. Durango SRMA includes five discontinuous units that encompass 6,300 acres of land adjoining the town of Durango offering a wide range of recreational activities with plenty of hiking and mountain biking trails. Mountain bikes can be rented at shops in town.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    Camper-submitted photo from Brown Springs Campground
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    7. Brown Springs Campground

    11 Reviews
    59 Photos
    70 Saves
    Farmington, New Mexico

    This is a newly developed campground and OHV park within the popular Glade Run Recreation Area. Opened in May of 2019, this recreation park features a small riding track for young people, a skills training track, ten developed campsites, toilets, and a pavilion. A ten (10) site dry developed campground with a vault toilet at the Brown Springs OHV Area. An OHV training area with parking, tot-lot, training pan, skills trail, group shelter, and vault toilet at the Brown Springs OHV Area.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    • Tents
    Camper-submitted photo from Moore's RV Park & Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Moore's RV Park & Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Moore's RV Park & Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Moore's RV Park & Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Moore's RV Park & Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Moore's RV Park & Campground

    8. Moore's RV Park & Campground

    6 Reviews
    14 Photos
    14 Saves
    Bloomfield, New Mexico

    Experience the best RV park and Campground in Bloomfield, New Mexico!

    Located in a relaxing and peaceful setting, Moore's RV Park & Campground is close to many tourist attractions in Southern Colorado and Northern New Mexico. It makes a great base camp to launch from! Whether you enjoy hiking, biking, skiing, or ATVing, the area has it all. Visit Chaco Canyon, Mesa Verde National Monument, The Bisti Badlands, Purgatory Ski Resort, Aztec Ruins, Navajo Lake, world renowned fishing on the San Juan River, and more! Whether you enjoy hiking, biking, skiing, or ATVing, you're bound to have an adventure during your visit.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $45 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Junction Creek Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Junction Creek Campground
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    Camper-submitted photo from Junction Creek Campground
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    9. Junction Creek Campground

    23 Reviews
    67 Photos
    289 Saves
    Purgatory, Colorado

    Overview

    Junction Creek Campground is located close to Durango, Colo., near the beginning of the Colorado Trail. Visitors enjoy the area for its excellent hiking and biking opportunities in a scenic natural setting.

    Recreation

    The Colorado Trail, also known as the Junction Creek Trail, begins nearby and stretches almost 500 miles to Denver as it rises through subalpine forests and alpine meadows above the timberline. Mountain biking is very popular on the Colorado Trail and the Logchute Trail System, which is nearby. Junction Creek offers fishing for rainbow and brook trout. Skilled anglers may have luck near the campground, but chances improve upstream.

    Natural Features

    The campground is situated on a south-facing hillside, a quarter-mile above Junction Creek. A forest of ponderosa pine and gambel oak covers the campground, which sits at an elevation of 7,300 feet.

    Nearby Attractions

    Haviland Lake is a 35-minute drive from the campground. The 80-acre, no-wake lake offers boating, canoeing and fishing opportunities. Accessible fishing docks are located on the lakeshore. The small town of Durango is just minutes away, offering whitewater rafting, a river trail, shops and restaurants. It is also home to the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad.

    Charges & Cancellations

    Cancellations Individual Campsites: Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee. A visitor who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee including tax and applicable add-on for a campsite. Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee. Group Sites Group Facility (including Cabins and Lookouts): A visitor who cancels a group overnight facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee. No-Shows A no-show visitor is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date. No-shows are assessed $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's rate, taxes and applicable add-on for a campsite. Refunds Visitors may submit a refund request through their Recreation.gov profile within 7 days of the end date of their reservation. Refunds will not be issued after the 7 days has ended. Refunds for debit or credit card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank or credit card used to pay. For check or cash purchases, Recreation.gov will mail a Treasury check for refunds of cash, check, or money order payments to the address associated with the reservation. Treasury check refunds may take up to 6-8 weeks to arrive. In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team or facility manager will refund all fees and will attempt to notify you using the contact information within the Recreation.gov visitor profile.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $150 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Pine Juniper Campground — Navajo Lake State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Pine Juniper Campground — Navajo Lake State Park
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Recent Reviews in Navajo Dam

466 Reviews of 117 Navajo Dam Campgrounds


  • FThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Westerly RV Park
    Oct. 24, 2024

    Westerly RV Park

    Great Value, Perfect Hot Springs Access

    Great location, close to Durango and right across from the hot springs. Convenient gas station and grocery store less than 5 minutes away, but if you're buying a lot of groceries, I’d recommend going somewhere closer to Durango as the store across the highway is a bit pricey. Excellent access to streams for anglers

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
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    Oct. 13, 2024

    United Campground of Durango

    Good location, quite expensive

    Clean, hot showers and large laundry room.

    One of the more beautiful RV sites, sitting along the silverton & Durango tourist train.

    However given we don’t even plug in, $78 including tax is too expensive for us.

  • Erik F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from New Jack Road
    Oct. 11, 2024

    New Jack Road

    numerous campsites

    area is pretty rocky so i would be careful with a ground tent. We stayed in our van and it was great.

  • taren C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cherry Creek Gravel Lot
    Oct. 11, 2024

    Cherry Creek Gravel Lot

    Beautiful views, flora and fauna

    Beautiful place! It's pretty easy to get into, there are more secluded places up the hill a ways but it gets kinda rough. You can hear the highway, but it's not much. Just ambient background noise. I got a spot with shade all day, so that was awesome. There was one night an inconsiderate person parked his company truck and camper as close to me as was possible with wide open space all over and ran his generator. Luckily he was gone the next day.

  • J. F.
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    Oct. 9, 2024

    Tico Time River Resort

    Not worth all the hype

    We thought it would be great to check out Tico Time last weekend, but our experience was disappointing. We had reservations for Friday and Saturday night, but when we arrived, there was no one to help us find our campsite. After driving around aimlessly, we finally found our spot. 

    However, the place gave off a rundown, homeless camp vibe with old camp trailers, a hippie bus, and even a car on blocks, and another trailer had two motorcycles in various stages of being dismantled.

    The zip line was a letdown, and there wasn't much shade due to the lack of trees. We wished we could have gone to the river to cool off. After just one night, we decided to move on and found a better spot further up the road in the mountains north of Durango.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Riverwood RV Resort
    Oct. 7, 2024

    Riverwood RV Resort

    Newer RV Park with a Great Location

    Newer RV park, so everything is in great shape, and the wifi is super fast, 76 mb download, and 65 upload. The only downside is that every site does not have a picnic table, but there are two gas grills at the office/club house for everyone's use. Extremely nice small town. We will definitely stay here if in the area.

  • Alice S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Bayfield/Durango Dispersed Camping
    Oct. 2, 2024

    Bayfield/Durango Dispersed Camping

    Really Convenient Location

    The site is literally right off of hwy 160. If your gps tries to send you through residential areas or on county roads don’t listen to it.

    There are quite a few available spots and most are pretty big. Roads can be a bit rough the farther back you go but it’s got large easy to access spots close to the front. It’s pretty busy but still plenty of room for everyone to have their own space.

    Phone and internet connection is excellent!

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    Camper-submitted photo from Riverwood RV Resort
    Oct. 1, 2024

    Riverwood RV Resort

    Great stop in Mancos

    We planned to use this location as central to Mesa Verde and Durango. However we lucked out in finding the perfect stop in Mancos. The park is very clean, well run and walkable to town. We had some truck issues and they were great in letting us stay a few extra hours while we changed out our batteries. PS loved Moondog and Fenceline for food in town.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Junction Creek Campground
    Sep. 25, 2024

    Junction Creek Campground

    Awesome tidy and private sites

    Junction Creek campground is a lovely place to stay. The price is good, the hosts are just soo friendly and helpful. The site was even swept clean of pine needles as the toilets are very fresh. 

    The whole experience was very good with well spaced sites and flat ground all between the trees. 

    There is great walking and mountain biking right from camp too! Enjoy!

  • Kaltra B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Bayfield/Durango Dispersed Camping
    Sep. 24, 2024

    Bayfield/Durango Dispersed Camping

    Next to highway, 5g connection

    Going east from Durango, you make a right turn on silver hills road. You will see the blm sign. Gravel road, fire pits. We stayed in a camper van at one of the first spots and had 5g internet with AT&T. Can hear highway noise

  • Patricia N.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Angel Peak NM Badlands | Dispersed Camping
    Sep. 23, 2024

    Angel Peak NM Badlands | Dispersed Camping

    Breathtaking views

    Traveling to Colorado from Albuquerque NM and this was a perfect place to camp. Arrived early Friday afternoon and got the only spot left our 26' toy hauler would fit in. 

    If you get there later in the afternoon on a weekend you will have a hard time finding a place in the official camping spots but you can disperse camp if the camp ground area is full. 

    We had good cell service with Verizon. It was cold for us but we had a nice fire to keep us warm.

  • Ronald D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Riverwood RV Resort
    Sep. 11, 2024

    Riverwood RV Resort

    Poor design

    Site was very unlevel front to back. Had to put 6" under rear class A. Sewer connection to deep in concrete for connected to screw in.

  • Noel L.
    Camper-submitted photo from Moore's RV Park & Campground
    Sep. 10, 2024

    Moore's RV Park & Campground

    Old KOA but better

    This is not desert Rose campground but Morris campground. An old KOA from the '70s. Very well maintained and clean. Very friendly staff and helpful. Would stay again.

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Forest Road 316 Roadside Camp
    Sep. 2, 2024

    Forest Road 316 Roadside Camp

    Decent spot that did the trick

    We got to town late and our preferred spots were all taken, so we came here as a backup. The spots are all right off of the road and easy to get to. The views aren’t much, but they’re good spots. There’s a bit of traffic on the road but nothing out of the ordinary.

  • Jacob D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Forest Road 316 Roadside Camp
    Aug. 31, 2024

    Forest Road 316 Roadside Camp

    Great Spot - Not Very Wild

    Awesome spot, TONS of places to pitch a tent or park a camper.

    That being said - lots of generators, moderate views, cars driving by often.

  • Lisa M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Sims Mesa Campground — Navajo Lake State Park
    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.

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    Camper-submitted photo from HTR Durango Campground
    Aug. 29, 2024

    HTR Durango Campground

    Depends on what you value

    I value space, privacy, value and and quality of the area.  This is a old campground purchased by a multi park company.  It is on a twisty, multi curved 2 lane about 7 miles from downtown Durango.  It is in what is/was a beautiful small canyon with numerous aspen and other trees.  It has a creek which flows part of the year.  That said, it is crowded, with your neighbors sewer connection next to your picnic table.  The spaces are short.  If your RV/toad  or travel trailer plus pickup is much over 48 feet, you'll be out in the road.  They WILL put you in too small a space.  My pickup, parked overnight was damaged by someone trying to make the too tight turn at the end of the campground.  The beauty of the place is totally compromised by not just the rv spaces but multiple cabins dotting the hills around and tent sites, etc. etc.  If you value quality of experience , this is not the place for you.

  • Amy L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Vallecito Campground
    Aug. 25, 2024

    Vallecito Campground

    Beautiful Campground

    I stayed here for one night and was pleasantly surprised. It’s surrounded by tall Lodgepole pines that offer awesome shade and privacy from neighbors. Bathrooms were clean. Camp hosts were friendly. It sounds like there is a lot of bear activity so tent camping could be a concern. There were mostly RVs.

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from New Jack Road
    Aug. 18, 2024

    New Jack Road

    Long road, lots of choices!

    Down a dirt road, you get to where you make a turn, and immediately you’ll start seeing unimproved site. The better sites appear to be closest to that turn, but if you keep driving you’ll find plenty of sites not within earshot of anyone else.

    One think I noticed with ATT service you’ll get 2, sometimes 3 bars by my location (below). As I drove the road I was seeing mostly 1-2 bars.

    Bring your own everything and enjoy the peaceful and quiet!

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Turkey Springs
    Aug. 14, 2024

    Turkey Springs

    Quite Spot in the Trees

    Nice quiet area outside of Pagosa Springs. Lots of flat spaces, road is bumpy with some potholes, but not bad at all for BLM. 1-2 bars of Verizon LTE depending on where you are. We parked fairly fair up the road, no traffic.

  • Camille V.
    Camper-submitted photo from United Campground of Durango
    Aug. 12, 2024

    United Campground of Durango

    Best campground this summer

    We did 4 campgrounds during our trip in Colorado this summer. This one was the best: very clean, warm welcome, not that expensive… The Durango & Silverton train passes through the camp, it’s so fun. And you can the free trolley to go downtown Durango, very convenient. Thank you !

  • Emma T.The Dyrt ADMIN User
    Camper-submitted photo from Turkey Springs
    Aug. 12, 2024

    Turkey Springs

    Quiet and private camping in the woods

    We had no trouble finding available spots out here on weekend nights, tons of open spaces to choose from. It rained quite a bit during the nights but never got muddy enough to get stuck anywhere. We had some surprise cow guests stop by in the morning! Lots of fun biking nearby!

  • Erika G.
    Camper-submitted photo from HTR Durango Campground
    Aug. 10, 2024

    HTR Durango Campground

    Review for tent sites #1 to #3

    The tent space#2 that we stayed in was barely a site. Carved out of the slope, the quite small site was not flat, limiting the way we could sleep. 

    The ground was covered with coarse wood chips– hardly an ideal surface to place a tent on. Both#1 and#3 sites seemed to be in the middle of the drive, making you feel like you were intruding just to leave the site.

    #1 was also small and delineated with the same wood chips on the ground. Glad we didn’t get stuck there. 

    The larger RV/camper sites appeared to be quite nice. The pool was a welcome benefit.

  • Heather M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Bayfield/Durango Dispersed Camping
    Aug. 9, 2024

    Bayfield/Durango Dispersed Camping

    Quiet but popular spot

    Camped here a few weeks ago on our cross-country trek from Utah back to the east coast. Easy to find but as others noted use the coordinates. There is signage for BLM land right as you pull up.

    We got to our spot a little before sunset but noticed that most spots were filled (late july, midweek) so keep that in mind.

    Overall a nice spot, bug free for the most part and accessible with a stock truck.

  • Tom S.
    Camper-submitted photo from The Last Resort RV Park & Campground
    Aug. 4, 2024

    The Last Resort RV Park & Campground

    Excellent private campground for tenting

    We enjoy tenting in relatively primitive national forests and usually avoid private campgrounds. But our friends recommended Last Resort on the River, and we were pleasantly surprised. The tent sites are separated from the RV sites in a forested area along the river. We shared a campsite on the river that had lots of trees and plenty of room for two tents and a canopy. Several other tent sites are carved out of the brush along the river. This makes a very nice setting with lots of privacy. The sound of the river is soothing and there was very little sound from the road. 

    It was a short walk to the amenities of the campground. There is a picnic shelter where we sat out a rainstorm, a very nice bathhouse for showering and washing dishes, as well as a comfortable indoor sitting area and another outdoor area with chairs and a fire pit. Ice and firewood are available at the office. Rich delivered them to our site. There are also some ice cream treats there and a few snacks. There is a fishing pond and a volleyball court. The rabbit hutch would have entertained the kids, if we had any with us. 

    There is no cell service, but the wifi was excellent and reached our campsite on the river. My wife was able to participate in a Zoom meeting from the picnic shelter where there was a convenient electrical outlet for her computer. 

    Rich is continually upgrading the property. He was very responsive and always willing to help. We highly recommend this campground.

  • NThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Junction Creek Rd Dispersed
    Aug. 4, 2024

    Junction Creek Rd Dispersed

    Nice spot

    We stayed at a site a couple down from this one but it wasn’t on the map so I thought I’d add it. This one has space for 2 vehicles. Road in is decent, fine for bigger rigs. From the trailhead at the point to Quinn creek there are 4 spots. None were occupied when we went, probably more the further down you go



Guide to Navajo Dam

Camping near Navajo Dam, New Mexico, offers a mix of stunning views and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a quiet spot to relax or an adventure-filled getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do

  • Fishing: The area is known for great fishing spots. Many campers mention the excellent trout fishing nearby. One reviewer at Rosa Campground — Navajo State Park said, "The Navajo Dam Spillway is impressive. We were told there is great trout fishing nearby."
  • Hiking: Explore the trails around the campgrounds. A visitor at Cottonwood Campground - Navajo Lake noted, "There is a paved trail to the river with benches for relaxing and taking in the beauty of the San Juan."
  • Wildlife Watching: Keep an eye out for local wildlife. One camper at Sims Mesa Campground — Navajo Lake State Park shared, "There were deer and elk EVERYWHERE!!!!"

What campers like

  • Peaceful Atmosphere: Many campers appreciate the quiet surroundings. A reviewer at Brown Springs Campground said, "Only a few others there the night we stayed so it was quiet and peaceful."
  • Clean Facilities: Clean restrooms are a big plus. One visitor at Oasis RV Resort and Cottages mentioned, "The restrooms are clean and heated."
  • Beautiful Views: Campers rave about the stunning scenery. A review for Angel Peak Scenic View Campground exclaimed, "Let me say WOW! Beautiful campground."

What you should know

  • Road Conditions: Some campgrounds have rough access roads. A camper at Sims Mesa Campground — Navajo Lake State Park noted, "The road in from the main highway was pretty rough and had lots of potholes."
  • Limited Amenities: Not all campgrounds have full amenities. A visitor at Lightner Creek Campground mentioned, "The larger RV/camper sites appeared to be quite nice, but the tent sites were not ideal."
  • Weather Considerations: Be prepared for changing weather. One camper at Brown Springs Campground warned, "If it is raining or has been raining it WILL be muddy and quickly becomes impassable."

Tips for camping with families

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for spots with amenities like picnic tables and restrooms. A reviewer at Oasis RV Resort and Cottages appreciated the "pool, laundry, even a breakfast spot."
  • Plan Activities: Bring games and outdoor gear to keep kids entertained. One camper at United Campground of Durango mentioned, "The grounds are pleasant to walk with pretty views."
  • Safety First: Keep an eye on kids near water. A visitor at Cottonwood Campground - Navajo Lake cautioned, "If you have kids, it’s right by a cliff."

Tips from RVers

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Lightner Creek Campground noted, "Tight spaces. We're 43 feet fifth wheel. Barely enough room to park truck in the site."
  • Use Hookups Wisely: Many campgrounds offer electric hookups. One camper at Oasis RV Resort and Cottages said, "Our site was close to the pool, bathrooms and main lodge."
  • Be Prepared for Noise: Some campgrounds are near roads. A visitor at United Campground of Durango mentioned, "We ran our fan to drown out the traffic noise."

Camping around Navajo Dam, New Mexico, has something for everyone, from serene spots to family-friendly amenities. Just be sure to plan ahead and enjoy the beautiful outdoors!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What camping is available near Navajo Dam, NM?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Navajo Dam, NM offers a wide range of camping options, with 117 campgrounds and RV parks near Navajo Dam, NM and 26 free dispersed camping spots.

  • Which is the most popular campground near Navajo Dam, NM?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Navajo Dam, NM is Angel Peak Scenic View Campground with a 4.7-star rating from 23 reviews.

  • Where can I find free dispersed camping near Navajo Dam, NM?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 26 free dispersed camping spots near Navajo Dam, NM.

  • What parks are near Navajo Dam, NM?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 17 parks near Navajo Dam, NM that allow camping, notably Mesa Verde National Park and San Juan National Forest.