Best RV Parks & Resorts near Ocate, NM

RV parks near Ocate provide year-round and seasonal options with varying levels of amenities. Angel Fire RV Resort offers concrete pull-through sites with full hookups including 50-amp service, accommodating large rigs with ample space between sites. Monte Verde RV Park in Angel Fire provides water and electric hookups with picnic tables at each site, while Taos Valley RV Park features 50-amp service, sewer hookups, and shower facilities approximately 30 miles from Ocate. Cimarron Inn and RV Park offers basic full hookup sites with shower access and dump station facilities. "Sites are concrete and level with an abundance of flowers and plants throughout the park. Views are spectacular!"

Winter access to some mountain RV parks may require preparation for steep grades and tight turns. Several parks in the region maintain seasonal operations, with Monte Verde closing during winter months and others like Weathers RV Park operating from May through October. Most parks accept reservations, with peak summer and fall periods filling quickly. Dump stations are available at most facilities, though water pressure varies significantly between locations. Pet policies are generally accommodating across the area's RV parks, though some restrictions apply. Based on reviews from The Dyrt, "The RV spots are level gravel, sites are close together with minimal privacy but convenient to grocery store and restaurants - within a short walk."

Best RV Sites Near Ocate, New Mexico (97)

    1. Taos Valley RV Park & Campground

    28 Reviews
    Ranchos de Taos, NM
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 758-4469

    "This location is so prime for visiting all the sights in Taos, and there are many.  The campground is compact but still, private."

    "Much more vegetation than you would expect from a campground close to town. The staff are friendly. The facilities were clean. The park is older but in an charming New Mexico way."

    2. Sierra Bonita Cabins & RV Park

    1 Review
    Ocate, NM
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 387-5508

    3. Angel Nest RV Retreat

    4 Reviews
    Eagle Nest, NM
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 377-0533

    $25 - $65 / night

    "Very large rv park with full hookups, showers, laundry, and community building. Was not busy when we were here, so we did not have anyone next to us, but the sites are very close to each other."

    "I had been boondocking up in the mountains in the rain all week and needed FHU to recharge.

    Can't remember the price I paid, but it was very reasonable. "

    4. Monte Verde RV Park

    1 Review
    Angel Fire, NM
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 377-3404

    $45 - $60 / night

    "Pull thru and back in spaces. Water at site. Bathroom/Shower house small but very clean. Self check-in (covid) was simple."

    5. Sierra Village Lodge & RV Park

    7 Reviews
    Taos, NM
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 758-3660

    "We came up from Albuquerque to do some hiking in some mountains(cooler). We had great rain both evenings and sat under the awning and just relaxed after a long day on the trails."

    "Spaces are really close to each other.

    However, the bathrooms/showers (Qty 3) were always very clean. The camp host/owner and employees were very friendly and accommodating."

    6. Cimarron Inn and RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Cimarron, NM
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 376-2268

    $25 - $50 / night

    "We needed a spot to stay and found a happy location at Hikers Cimarron Inn & RV Park. Their reservation system on their website was easy to use and navigate."

    7. Pendaries RV Resort

    4 Reviews
    Rociada, NM
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (505) 454-8304

    "It’s quiet, beautiful, and welcoming. Wonderful pull through sites with plenty of space!"

    "The campground is rustic but not trashy.  Very well kept and maintained.  Up in the mountains, cool and picturesque.  Very much worth the cost.  "

    8. LUXX - Taos RV Park

    7 Reviews
    Ranchos de Taos, NM
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 201-3339

    $40 - $60 / night

    "Dog friendly, with a small dog park to boot. Easy in and out, hooks ups and wifi. Manager on site and very attentive. We stayed April 1 for one night, was quiet, friendly and comfortable."

    "Congrats for getting the most important things done first: full hook up sites, clean, new bathrooms with roomy showers."

    9. Weathers RV Park

    3 Reviews
    Eagle Nest, NM
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 377-2276

    $35 / night

    "Mostly pull through sites with full hookups, looking out on the Eagle Nest Lake and the mountains around you. Gravel roads, with sites sharing utilities between them. Only twenty sites or so."

    "We had 50 amp, full hookups and stayed for a week. Stable power, good water pressure and threaded sewer connectors. The sites are level, decently spaced and easy to access."

    10. Golden Eagle RV Park

    1 Review
    Eagle Nest, NM
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 377-6188

    $42 - $150 / night

    "A lot of full time residents and everyone was so lovely and helpful. Eagle Nest Lake is literally across the road and a wonderful trail to walk or bike."

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RV Park Reviews near Ocate, NM

504 Reviews of 97 Ocate Campgrounds


  • Madeline S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 8, 2021

    Lake 13-Maxwell National Wildlife Refuge

    Remote and quiet

    A bit of the way off the paved road.  Do NOT follow GPS, follow the signs for the Maxwell wildlife refuge.  

    Camping is right next to the lake in an open field with picnic tables and trash.  

    We arrived and there was a schoolie and a van.  Later that evening a class A pulled in next to us but there was plenty of room.  There were some flies but not enough to bother with.

    We have a 43’ fifth wheel and made it there with no problem so definitely big rig friendly

  • A
    Jan. 9, 2021

    Angel Fire RV Resort

    Spacious, clean, luxurious!

    Very nice RV resort! Full hookup, concrete level pads, huge pull thru sites, great for large rigs. A lot of amenities: playground, tennis courts, hot tub, pool, clubhouse. Very polite and attentive personnel! Only a few miles (10min driving) from the ski slopes. If winter camping - heated water hose is highly recommended! During especially chilly nights be prepared to fill up your fresh water tank and turn off and disconnect the hose from the external water supply! If it is frozen overnight, you will be subject to $150 fee.

  • Mev W.
    May. 27, 2023

    Questa Lodge & RV Resort

    RV park with a campground feel

    Nice park nestled at the foot of the mountains and on the banks of the Red River. Nicely landscaped with two ponds and a river walk. Location is great for visiting Rio Grande del Norte NM and the Wild Rivers Recreation Area. Just north of Taos too. Nicely shaded, level sites with full hookups. Nice picnic table and grill. Might be a little tight for big rigs, but my little Casita was quite happy. Very friendly folks in the office. Clean laundry and restroom. My site backed up to the river and the sound of the rushing water was the perfect lullaby.

  • Judy B.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 24, 2025

    Taos Valley RV Park & Campground

    Very convenient location to all the sites in town

    I loved my stay here. This location is so prime for visiting all the sights in Taos, and there are many.  The campground is compact but still, private. There are several pull-thru sites for big rigs, many back-in sites with water/elec. hookups, and some tent sites in the back of the campground and a few sites at the front by the office that are back-in without any amenities.

    There is a dump station, a dishwashing area, bathrooms with very hot showers, a playground, and office. No open fires are allowed only propane or other contained fires. Cell phone service and wifi thru the campground is available tho not fast when everyone jumps on at the same time. During my stay everyone was very quiet.  My only complaint was a light that stayed on all night for security.

    Restaurants are really close enough to walk to and there is an Ace Hardware store across the street for emergency repairs. Old Town Taos is 3 miles away.

  • A
    Apr. 13, 2021

    Taos Valley RV Park & Campground

    Nice campground, but they don't include electricity in rate

    This is one of only a few RV parks in the immediate area of the city of Taos. This campground had positive reviews, and the photos looked nice, so we chose it. As other people indicated, the park is clean, and reasonably spacious for a private campground. There were buddy sites so your traveling partners could have coaches facing one another, which is also nice. 

    There was ample room to park both our fifth wheel and our truck. The sites we had were concrete and level(we were traveling with others, and their site at a different area of the park was dirt/rock and much less level). There was good Verizon and AT&T cell service in the park as well. 

    I don’t use park WiFi, the laundry rooms, or the bathrooms so I cannot comment on that(although people we were traveling with said they were nice). My issue with this park is the way they charge. 

    Their website indicates a certain charge for 30 amp sites, 50 amp sites, pull-thrus and back-ins. Also, some had sewer, and some did not. Not until we got there did we discover that although we had paid for a premium spot with 50 amp power and sewer, that the cost of the electricity itself was NOT included in the price. This was not prominently indicated on their website. Their policy/procedure was to take a meter reading each day, and that cost was added to the camper’s bill at the end of their stay. I understand that many campgrounds do this for monthly campers, and even weekly. I have NEVER seen this at a campground on a daily rate. I have been all over the country, staying at private campgrounds from coast to coast, and this was the only one that I have ever seen that charged for electricity on a daily rental. I brought this to their attention, and their attitude was, “that’s the way we do it” and was terse about it. The actual dollar amount was not great, about$2/night...but that was based upon our usage. 

    We had people traveling with us that used their air conditioner(we did not) and it was about$5/night. They have every right to do this, but it goes against the industry standard that I have seen everywhere else. So, I am only giving this campground 2 stars because of that. If it weren’t for that, I would give it 4 stars. Take this information and use it how you choose. 

    We stayed in a 35’ fifth wheel.

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 11, 2025

    Columbine Campground (NM)

    June 2025

    We had a blast staying here. 23 ft travel trailer Water from hydrants only, no connections, no dump, and they clean vault toilets Hiking trails from the campground Host was very knowledgeable and helpful

    Some sites are short, very few are level, some have a steep slope. Good shade and sun mix , mature trees, nice creek flows through the campground , it’s very pretty and relaxing. The loop to the left side near the host is more level and can handle bigger RVs but overall this is not a big rig campground. Some rigs could not get level…….

    Lots of places to explore nearby.

    We will stay again

  • S
    Oct. 5, 2021

    Angel Fire RV Resort

    Angel Fire RV Resort.

    RV resort. On the expensive side, but very nice park. Spacious sites, great views of surrounding mountains. All RVs must be self contained (kitchen, bathroom, shower, etc.). Free activities each night at club house. Close to Taos and various ski resorts in area.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 6, 2021

    Black Canyon Campground

    Nice but Could be Great

    This Forest Service Campground is less than ten miles from the Santa Fe Plaza and is, thus, very popular and very busy. It should be noted that about half of this distance is on a somewhat steep, but very good road. Most of the sites are reservable, and are reserved well in advance, but there are some hard-to-get, first-come sites. The campground is smaller and the sites are fairly close together, but the vegetative undercover gives some visual separation, and, during our stay, it was fairly quiet except for the several generators that often make there presence known during the evenings. Generator hours, if there are any, seem to be very generous. It would certainly be nice to have generator-free zones. The campground has very nice tree cover and, because of the elevation, is cool even during mid summer. The campsites are well laid out with a picnic table and fire ring and well-designed tent sites. There are water spigots throughout but none were able to provide water during our stay. It is unclear whether there will be water available in the future, but, during our stay we had to haul in any water that we needed. There is no dump station in the campground, but next door, at the State Park, there is a dump station open at times, for a charge of$10 per use. The dump station has the gates closed, but can be accessed, after paying the fee at the park, by simply sliding open the latches on the gates. There are vault toilets, but you will want a mask to use them, not because of COVID, but because of the gag-producing odor. You will need a strong stomach to frequent these facilities. This is a real shame in an otherwise nice campground. It is not really that hard to keep toilets like these clean and decent smelling. There are camp hosts, but on a busy Friday night when we arrived, they were no where to be seen and were not much of a presence in the campground. They do provide a greeting of a really trashed-up campsite and a beware of dog sign. This is another indictment of the poor Forest Service management and rather sad since this could be such a very nice campground if well managed. There is no cell service with Verizon in the Campground. There is a nice two-mile loop hike that can be accessed directly from the campground and several other hikes that are available in the State Park next door. In addition, there are several nice hikes nearby in the National Forest. Even with the several criticisms noted above, this is a nice campground and well worth a visit. Just plan well in advance with reservations or get very lucky with a first-come site.

  • TThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 25, 2025

    Angel Fire RV Resort

    Great Location

    This RV resort has beautiful views of the mountains. Angel Fire RV Resort has beautiful grounds, the bath houses and very nice and modern, very nice hot tub, beautiful clubhouse. The resort has fire pits, pickleball courts, large dog park, putting range, walking path, laundry facilities. It is also close to several towns. One that you can ride your bike too. This is a A+ resort for TV camping.


Guide to Ocate

RV camping near Ocate, New Mexico provides access to high-elevation mountain terrain at 7,500-8,500 feet with dramatic temperature variations between seasons. Winter travelers should prepare for snowfall from October through April, while summer visitors can expect afternoon thunderstorms. Located between the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and the Carson National Forest, the area's campgrounds typically offer limited to no cell service.

What to do

Explore mountain trails: Near Taos Valley RV Park, visitors can access numerous hiking options. "There is a small dog trail and walking path at the back of the park, which is nice," notes one camper. The park's location also offers convenient access to regional attractions, as another reviewer mentions, "This location is so prime for visiting all the sights in Taos, and there are many."

Visit Eagle Nest Lake: Located across from Golden Eagle RV Park, the lake offers fishing and boating opportunities. "Eagle Nest Lake is literally across the road and a wonderful trail to walk or bike," according to a recent visitor. The area hosts seasonal events including a Wednesday farmers market that sets up directly at the RV park.

Experience local culture: The small towns surrounding Ocate feature authentic New Mexican cuisine and artisan shops. "There are several pull-thru sites for big rigs, many back-in sites with water/elec. hookups, and some tent sites in the back of the campground," notes a Taos Valley camper, making it convenient to explore from your base camp. "Old Town Taos is 3 miles away" from some camping locations.

What campers like

Mountain views: The panoramic vistas from Angel Nest RV Retreat receive consistent praise. "Views were shockingly good. Because of the weather I felt like I was in the Scottish highlands or something, not New Mexico," one camper shared. Another mentioned, "Very large rv park with full hookups, showers, laundry, and community building... Wonderful views of the mountains."

Community atmosphere: Many parks near Ocate foster social connections through shared spaces and events. "Owner was super nice and invited me to come to the clubhouse for some chili - which was excellent!" reported a visitor to Angel Nest RV Retreat. Golden Eagle RV Park offers "live music on Friday and Saturday nights," creating opportunities to meet fellow travelers.

Convenience to attractions: Campers appreciate the strategic locations that balance natural settings with access to services. At Taos Monte Bello RV Park, "The park is 5 minutes from the Rio Grande Bridge and 10 minutes from Earthship Biotecture, both worth a visit. The Taos plaza is about 15 minutes away and there is plenty to do."

What you should know

Site spacing varies significantly: Some parks offer generous sites while others have tighter arrangements. "Their sites are very wide and spacious, the views are outstanding," notes a Monte Bello visitor, while a different campground prompted the comment, "spaces are really close to each other."

Weather considerations: High elevation means rapid weather changes and extreme conditions. "I had been boondocking up in the mountains in the rain all week and needed FHU to recharge," shared an Angel Nest camper, highlighting the value of hookups during inclement weather.

Reservation requirements: During peak seasons, advance booking is essential. At LUXX - Taos RV Park, "Online reservation works well and emailed instructions do work. But, management is offsite and do answer phone for assistance. Not ideal." Plan accordingly, especially for summer weekends and fall foliage season.

Tips for camping with families

Dog-friendly options: Many parks accommodate pets with dedicated spaces. "Dog friendly, with a small dog park to boot," mentions a LUXX - Taos RV Park visitor. However, be aware of potential noise issues, as one camper noted at a different location, "There is a dog boarding kennel across the street that was a little noisy one night but not anything crazy."

Playground access: Limited parks offer dedicated children's facilities. At Taos Valley RV Park, families can find "a dishwashing area, bathrooms with very hot showers, a playground, and office," making it suitable for younger campers.

Seasonal activities: Pendaries RV Resort offers unique options for families. "We hiked to the abandoned turquoise mine and took in the views from atop the hill," shared one visitor. Another noted the "Very well kept and maintained" grounds that provide "cool and picturesque" surroundings for family exploration.

Tips from RVers

Hookup quality: Water pressure and electrical service reliability vary between parks. "Stable power, good water pressure and threaded sewer connectors," notes a visitor to Weathers RV Park. Conversely, some locations have issues: "This is an older unit with low water pressure."

Accessibility concerns: Entry and site navigation can be challenging at some locations. "The single entrance is a high center risk with lots of scrape marks from RV dragging," warns a LUXX - Taos RV Park camper. For larger vehicles, look for parks explicitly mentioning big rig accessibility.

Internet connectivity: WiFi quality varies dramatically between parks. "The wifi was better than average the entire time, it was a little spotty at times but we were consistently able to stream and upload large videos without fail," reports a Monte Bello visitor, while others note complete lack of connectivity at more remote locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular RV campground near Ocate, NM is Taos Valley RV Park & Campground with a 4.5-star rating from 28 reviews.

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