Best Equestrian Camping near Pecos, NM
RV Park at HIPICO Santa Fe features horse corrals and full hookups for RVs, making it a convenient camping option for equestrians visiting the Pecos area. The campground provides water, electric, and sewer connections along with showers and toilets. Trailer parking accommodates various sizes with specific areas designated for horse trailers. The roads to Jacks Creek Horse Camp can be rough with deep mud during rainy seasons, requiring higher clearance vehicles for safe access. Tent camping and small campers work well at this location, but there's no room for large RVs or travel trailers. The campground includes multiple units of corrals with plenty of parking and turnaround space for large trailers.
Located approximately 15 miles north of Pecos on NM 63, Jacks Creek Horse Camp serves as an excellent base for exploring the Pecos Wilderness via numerous trail connections. The camp features clean vault toilets and access to potable water from a well two miles down the mountain. Multiple hiking trailheads are accessible directly from the camp, including Cave Creek Trail and the path to Round Mountain, which offers superb views and nice trails through aspens. The campground provides good group trail exploration opportunities with ample space for equestrian gatherings. For those planning overnight backpacking trips, Iron Gate Campground also serves as a popular base camp for wilderness adventures, though its access road requires 4x4 capability during wet conditions.
