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"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."
"If your wanting to get out and play in the snow or explore more in depth the beautiful culture of New Mexico, Taos has a little for everyone"
$24 - $150 / night
"Tent camped at this location in the middle of September (a week before closing). Very beautiful place to watch the leaves change, trailheads close by and picnic tables at each site."
"just went hiking in the surrounding area. But drove around and looked at the campsite looks like a nice place to go camping definitely willing to try it."
$22 - $70 / night
"Stay at Santa Barbara Campground in Northern New Mexico. Was a beautiful spot. Road to Campground was well taken care of Beautiful trails throughout area"
"This campground has a PERFECT location, right on the border of the Pecos wilderness with fabulous hiking. There is also fantastic fishing there, which many guests took advantage of all weekend. "
$5 - $15 / night
"The RV sites are more private Than at Rio Bravo, but Rio Bravo is next to the river. We liked our location. The restrooms were immaculate and the camp host was very helpful."
"Showers still aren't working but otherwise it's a quiet spot next to the river with plenty of hiking nearby. Shout out to the friendly and helpful camp host"
"Bathrooms were nice and clean and a close walk. With lots to do including fish and hiking trails. We look forward to going back."
"They offer easy access to the river and gorge, running water with showers and a community kiva. Nice campground of the car camper."
$20 / night
"Driving into the camp, you have three options: Walk-In Camping, Camping With Parking Access & Limited Access."
"To begin, the lots are far enough away from fellow campers that you're seldom disturbed by noise or movement."
$40 - $60 / night
"It's located south of Taos on the main drag, hence NOISY. I say, watch this space for more improvements."
$25 / night
"Hamlet went to visit his fun cousins for the weekend -- Diego, Thelma, Louise, Frida, Ralphie, Sunnie, and others– all vintage campers available for rent at this amazingly cool space just outside of Taos"
"$10 tent camping in desert behind groovy glamper park. Fantastic people. In walking distance to Taos brewery Oasis. On the road to the gorge. Cool summer nights"
"Campground is a little off the beaten path, about 30m from the High Drive highway. Dirt roads were nothing to worry about, should be fine for any SUV or sedan."
"About a 15min drive from the highway. Only 5 or 6 sites. Close to the Rio Mario Trail trailhead. Campsite is at elevation over 8,000ft so it can get chilly at night. Worked great for tent camping."
"The Trampas Trailhead campground gets 4 stars not because it's a great campground (it's good, don't get me wrong) but because it provides great access to an amazing trail."
"Wonderful trails and mountain views, I have been there 2 times in the last 10 years..."
LegendReally nice area but you can find better spots nearby without all the restrictions and people.
ScoutThis campground is amazing, very clean, friendly staff, many amenities.
LegendA little more secluded than the spots next door and a little farther away from the edge of the cliff but still beautiful. Some times RV’s will park there for a while and kinda block the spot so just cross your fingers.
LegendBridge is open as of June 2025 so this spot is accessible via east or west. The west access is not for the faint hearted but still doable in any AWD. Amazing views right there, can get a little windy is the only thing.
LegendBeautiful little spot, but it’s hot and barely any protection is available so be careful. Amazing views and lots of hiking nearby.
GuideThere are six free fcfs campsites 3.24 mile dirt road which is fine in dry weather but can be treacherous when wet. Nice view of gorge. 1.5 mile hike down to river. Pit toilet, table, fire pit.
ScoutPaved roads lead you to even better pavement @ Wild Rivers. About 8 small loops, many with trails dropping 900' to the Rio Grande in the gorge below. You can hear the river below from many spots and the Pit toilets are kept clean. Visitors Center can recommend trails and other interesting things to do and see in the immediate area. Great bicycling for kids on nicely paved roads. One loop is above the Red River and you can hike down to the confluence of the 2 wild rivers. Quiet area with dark skies.
ScoutI don’t know what people expect from a$20 campsite provided by a municipality. This is a lovely paved lot with pull-through sites with electricity. Sure, you’ll need to level a bit, but it’s clean, safe, and easy to get into. Potable water is available as is a dump and restrooms. Plus… there’s a nicely fenced doggy area. All pretty convenient to Los Alamos and Bandolier.
Thanks White Rock!
GuideIt is a pleasant drive in off of the main road. 4 x 4 and high clearance vehicles were not necessary. Very light traffic. Only a few other campers are here and everyone has enough space.
Camping near Peñasco, New Mexico, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.
Camping near Peñasco, New Mexico, has its quirks, but with the right preparation, it can be a fantastic experience for everyone involved.
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According to TheDyrt.com, Peñasco, NM offers a wide range of camping options, with 183 campgrounds and RV parks near Peñasco, NM and 38 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Peñasco, NM is Taos Valley RV Park & Campground with a 4.5-star rating from 26 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 38 free dispersed camping spots near Peñasco, NM.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 8 parks near Peñasco, NM that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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