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Best Equestrian Camping near Ponderosa, NM

87 Reviews

Cuervo Mountain RV Park and Horse Hotel in Stanley provides facilities for equestrians traveling with their horses. The campground offers full hookups for RVs with 50-amp service, water connections, and sewer hookups. RV sites include picnic tables and are equipped for larger vehicles. The campground maintains sanitary dump facilities and trash collection. Though horses are welcome, the property does not feature dedicated horse corrals. RV Park at HIPICO Santa Fe includes horse corrals on site, making it particularly suitable for equestrian travelers. This established campground accommodates both tents and RVs with water, electric, and sewer hookups available. The campground maintains shower facilities and restrooms for guest convenience.

Located approximately 30 minutes from Ponderosa, RavenHouse RV Spot and Horse Hotel provides another option for travelers with horses. The established campground offers just two sites, creating a more private camping experience. Facilities include showers, toilets, and picnic tables. This campground requires reservations to secure a spot. Riders seeking dispersed camping options can consider Top of New Mexico Dispersed Site and Manzano Mountains Camp, which allow pets and provide free camping opportunities. Both sites accommodate tents and RVs but offer no developed facilities such as water hookups or electricity, requiring equestrians to be self-sufficient during their stay.

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Ponderosa, New Mexico (7)

    1. Turquoise Trail Campground

    33 Reviews
    Cibola National Forest and Grasslands, NM
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (505) 281-2005

    "CAMPGROUND REVIEW: Turquoise Trail Campground, Cedar Crest, NM Turquoise Trail Campground is a small privately owned campground located five miles north of I-40 off Route 14 (exit 175) just outside"

    "We arrived around 6pm and our info was thumb tacked to the entry board. Call her and she comes right down to show you your spot. It’s located next to a little brewery and pizza place."

    2. Top of New Mexico - Dispersed Site

    42 Reviews
    Placitas, NM
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (505) 761-8700

    "Top of New Mexico" near Albuquerque is a fantastic camping spot if you love open spaces and beautiful desert views."

    "This campground offered amazing views of the Sandia mountains and the surrounding area."

    3. Cuervo Mountain RV Park and Horse Hotel

    10 Reviews
    Edgewood, NM
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (505) 305-1339

    $43 - $87 / night

    "There aren’t many RV parks around and of the handful this is the one where you are going to get some space. There’s a playground for the kids and possibly some horses in the stables."

    "He was always prompt with filling our propane, making sure we got our mail and keeping things tidy around the park."

    4. Red Canyon Campground

    8 Reviews
    Mountainair, NM
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (505) 847-2990

    "Nice kid-friendly trails adjacent to the campground. We had a nice shady site, some others seemed more exposed."

    "However, though there are bathrooms at the location, they are really smelly and flies surround them."

    5. Manzano Mountains Camp

    2 Reviews
    Mountainair, NM
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (505) 346-3900

    "Took awhile to get here, well off the beaten path. Ponderosa Pines, oak and juniper scrub. Ample supply of downed trees to use as firewood. Gets muddy if it rains."

    6. RavenHouse RV Spot and Horse Hotel

    1 Review
    Eldorado at Santa Fe, NM
    27 miles
    +1 (505) 603-5225

    $42 - $75 / night

    "It was easy to get around to the sites we had planned on visiting. The hosts were super nice and accomodating when we had a wifi issues, they got us up and running again quickly."

    7. RV Park at HIPICO Santa Fe

    1 Review
    Santa Fe, NM
    45 miles
    Website
    +1 (505) 474-0999

    $55 / night

    "This is a very spacious private campground southwest of Santa Fe with access to public land. Located 20 minutes from downtown Santa Fe. There are probably 50 sites with restrooms and showers."

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87 Reviews of 7 Ponderosa Campgrounds

  • Junaid A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 22, 2024

    Top of New Mexico - Dispersed Site

    My True Review about Top of the New Mexico

    Top of New Mexico" near Albuquerque is a fantastic camping spot if you love open spaces and beautiful desert views. The sunsets here are breathtaking, and you might even spot wild horses roaming around. There's plenty of space for tents or RVs, and it's quiet and well-maintained, making it a perfect place to relax and enjoy nature. It can get a little windy, but that just adds to the experience. The road to get there winds through some houses, but once you arrive, you're surrounded by pure nature. also the food is so good, there are many food brands like subway menu who offers quality fast food services.

  • Alexander D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 1, 2023

    Top of New Mexico - Dispersed Site

    Epic, accessbile, and open campsite with good views

    This campground offered amazing views of the Sandia mountains and the surrounding area. We found a fire ring and plenty of level areas to set up camp in addition to large bushes to take shelter behind. Also plenty of wild horses roaming around, though we didn't ever see any at near our campsite.

  • Tina M.
    May. 21, 2022

    RavenHouse RV Spot and Horse Hotel

    Majestic skies + Decent Amenities

    We had the perfect 5 night stay. It was easy to get around to the sites we had planned on visiting. The hosts were super nice and accomodating when we had a wifi issues, they got us up and running again quickly. We used the grill area and even hosted friends visiting one night with their horse trailer and 2 horses. We stayed one night in the TeePee which was just magical and cozy, a mini vacay inside of our otherwise rustic van camping trip! The bathroom is located inside an enclosed out building with the shower located in an outdoor but private/roofed adjacent area. All and all, thumbs up for communication, comfort, basic amenities and ambience!

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    May. 6, 2025

    Manzano Mountains Camp

    Remote and quiet

    Took awhile to get here, well off the beaten path. Ponderosa Pines, oak and juniper scrub. Ample supply of downed trees to use as firewood. Gets muddy if it rains.

  • Dave V.
    Sep. 4, 2018

    Turquoise Trail Campground

    Clean and close to the mountains and Albuquerque

    CAMPGROUND REVIEW: Turquoise Trail Campground, Cedar Crest, NM

    Turquoise Trail Campground is a small privately owned campground located five miles north of I-40 off Route 14 (exit 175) just outside the east side of Albuquerque. Tucked along the base of the Sandia mountains, at 6940’ elevation. http://www.turquoisetrailcampground.com/

    There is plenty of visible signage to guide you down Snowline Dr into the campground.

    As you approach the office/museum on the right, the RV/Camper loop is visible on the left (which appeared full). Behind the office building are two tent loops (upper and lower). There are two very clean bathroom/showerhouses located between the office and tent loops. A laundry room and dishwashing sink is located at the back of the office building. *This is also the only water access for the tent loops.

    RV sites have full hookups. Tent sites have only a leveled, gravel tent pad, picnic table and standing grill. Only stove fires were permitted at our visit due to open fire restrictions.

    Tent sites are separated by scrub brush, which offered partial privacy between most sites, but you will hear your neighbors. The outer tent sites back up to a residential area, with a fence separating. Bring earplugs for undisturbed sleeping, as road noise from Route 14 can be heard, along with local dogs randomly in the distance.

    At $20 a night, the campground is convenient and sufficiently met our needs as we traveled west on a tight itinerary.

    Shower tokens are provided with your nightly fee. Each token gives you 7 minutes of shower time.

    There is plenty to do nearby, with bike trails and hiking trails…though nothing of particular interest in the campground itself.

    The bustling city of Albuquerque is the next exit west, so you are still very close to shopping, eateries, and nightlife.

  • S H.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 8, 2024

    Top of New Mexico - Dispersed Site

    huge mesa dispersed camping at top of windy road

    Really easy to get to, up this lil windy residential road, go slow, that opens up into a huge public land past an open gate. Lots of paths from cars, just follow anyone you'd like and then pull over beside any ol bush. Don't run over any cactus.

    Stayed for two nights and the sunsets were awesome. During the day it was very very windy but not too hot. Saw some wild horses the first morning but when I got too close one of them starting running toward me and I said hell no. Classic dispersed desert camping but with good service and close to Albuquerque.

  • FThe Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 1, 2024

    Top of New Mexico - Dispersed Site

    Meh

    Don’t arrive when it’s dark. Not much going on, no fire rings, no wild horses to wake up to. Maybe it was too cold for the horses. No fire rings I saw nonetheless.

  • marine J.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 14, 2024

    RV Park at HIPICO Santa Fe

    Great location close to Santa Fe

    This is a very spacious private campground southwest of Santa Fe with access to public land. Located 20 minutes from downtown Santa Fe. There are probably 50 sites with restrooms and showers. I saw a few tent but this is really geared toward RVs. They have discounts if you stay 4 to 6 days it is 10% off and 7 to 14 days it is 15% off. There is really nothing to it but it is so spacious and quiet, great vibe and the staff is super nice and helpful. They offer overnight stabling for horses too.

  • Alice S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 20, 2024

    Top of New Mexico - Dispersed Site

    Quiet Little Get Away

    Used Google Maps and had no problem finding the place. Lots of open area to choose from for parking. The road up to the location is paved but once you enter it is gravel. I have a pro master van and had absolutely no problems. Just drive slow and you should be fine. Might be worse if it was raining heavy or something but overall not a bad path. Saw wild horses which was awesome. The vegetation has a lot of thorns and spikes so for a casual hiker it’s best to stay on the gravel roads. The cell signal was pretty good but not perfect. Enough to have phone calls easy but internet connection was a bit slow.

Guide to Ponderosa

Horse camping in New Mexico offers a unique blend of stunning landscapes and equestrian-friendly facilities, making it a perfect getaway for horse lovers.

Equestrian campers like these nearby activities

  • At Cuervo Mountain RV Park and Horse Hotel, guests can enjoy spacious sites and access to trails for riding and exploring the beautiful surroundings.
  • New Canyon Campground is nestled in a scenic area with great hiking and rock climbing opportunities, perfect for those looking to combine riding with outdoor adventures.
  • The RavenHouse RV Spot and Horse Hotel provides a cozy atmosphere with easy access to trails, making it an ideal spot for both relaxation and exploration.

Campers appreciate these amenities for horses

Equestrian campgrounds include these features

  • Cuervo Mountain RV Park and Horse Hotel is well-reviewed for its clean facilities and friendly atmosphere, making it a great choice for horse camping.
  • New Canyon Campground provides a peaceful setting with picnic tables and vault toilets, perfect for a comfortable camping experience.
  • Manzano Mountains Camp features a wooded area with ample space for horse camping, allowing for a serene escape into nature.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Ponderosa, NM is Turquoise Trail Campground with a 4.5-star rating from 33 reviews.

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