Best Campgrounds near Pecos, NM
The small town of Pecos, NM sits at the edge of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains where campers find several good options. Santa Fe Skies RV Park has full hookups and is a short drive from the Rio Grande. Black Canyon Campground has a quieter atmosphere with more trees and fewer facilities. Bears are common in this area, so proper food storage is a must at all camping spots. You'll need permits for some camping areas, and always check current fire rules since this region gets very dry. Most people camp here in spring and fall when temperatures are comfortable and the mountain colors pop. Summer days get hot, and winter snow can block access to higher elevation sites. Book ahead if you can, as the better spots fill up fast, especially on weekends. Most campgrounds limit stays to 14 days. White Sands is worth the drive for its unusual landscape. Cell phones often don't work in the backcountry, so plan accordingly. Both RVs and tent campers have good choices around Pecos.
