Best RV Parks & Resorts near Ponderosa, NM

Several RV parks around Ponderosa offer full hookup sites for different sized rigs. Route 66 RV Park in Edgewood provides electric, water, and sewer hookups with 50-amp service on level gravel sites. Cuervo Mountain RV Park and Horse Hotel in Stanley accommodates big rigs with full hookup sites and allows pets. "The sites are very narrow, with barely enough room to pull in and definitely not enough for awnings, slides, steps or your car," noted one visitor about Hidden Valley RV Park, which sits just off I-40 but maintains relatively low road noise due to its hillside location. American RV Resort in Albuquerque offers 217 full hookup sites with 50-amp electric service, though fires are not permitted within the resort boundaries.

Advance reservations are strongly recommended during balloon festival season when prices can increase significantly. Access to most parks requires minimal navigation challenges, though Hidden Valley's terraced sites on a hillside may present difficulty for longer rigs. Pull-through rv pads are available at several parks including High Desert RV Park and Enchanted Trails RV Park & Trading Post, both located along I-40 west of Albuquerque. According to one visitor, "We were thankful to get a spot at a busy time" as availability can be limited, especially during peak travel periods. Most parks provide sanitary dump stations, trash service, and Wi-Fi, though cell service quality varies by location. Pets are generally welcome throughout the area's RV parks, with some offering designated dog areas, though rules regarding leashes and waste disposal apply.

Best RV Sites Near Ponderosa, New Mexico (63)

    1. Route 66 RV Park

    13 Reviews
    Edgewood, NM
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (505) 281-0893

    $20 - $60 / night

    "All sites have full hookups and most are pull through. There are two fenced in dog parks. While it seemed close to I40 you could not hear the traffic. Showers and laundry as well."

    "More importantly, our main purpose for stopping here was to get 100% of the eclipse, Also needed a week's stay to do laundry, restock groceries, and rest from short stints along the way."

    2. Cuervo Mountain RV Park and Horse Hotel

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

    $43 - $87 / night

    "Roomy, pull-through parking. The slides and awning were fully extended without getting close to the adjacent sites."

    "Gravel roadways and relatively level pull through sites. Good FHUs. When we arrived, the office was closed. We reserved E010 but were told to pick any open space in the "A" row."

    3. Hidden Valley RV park

    10 Reviews
    Rincon, NM
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (505) 281-3363

    $40 - $75 / night

    "Close to Cedro Peak mountain biking and hiking trails."

    "We stayed 2 nights there when nothing around was available. When I called the young lady was very helpful getting us a spot. The sites are tight and are terraced up a hill. Nice dog park."

    4. Enchanted Trails RV Park & Trading Post

    21 Reviews
    Albuquerque, NM
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (505) 831-6317

    $30 - $37 / night

    "Pretty level dirt and gravel spots. Very few permanent residence if any. We stayed here 8 days and saw tons of RVer's come and go. Safe part of town."

    "The old cars and trailers were cool. There is road noise from the interstate, spots are closr together. Had a nice little store with RV supplies and propane refill onsite which was convenient."

    5. Red Canyon Campground

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

    "They don't have sewer but they do have a dump station. Mostly back in spaces so pay attention what side your door is on and opens to. Very nice place. Good water pressure."

    "There are nice fire pits and picnic spots. However, though there are bathrooms at the location, they are really smelly and flies surround them."

    6. American RV Resort

    14 Reviews
    Albuquerque, NM
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 282-8885

    $50 / night

    "The pull-through sites are easily assessable and long enough for an F250 w/30’ travel trailer and not be detached. The park is clean and quaint."

    "We asked for a spot with a little distance from others and they easily accommodated with a lovely pull through spot with a picnic table, some grass and some nice trees to either side."

    7. High Desert RV Park

    14 Reviews
    Albuquerque, NM
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (505) 839-9035

    $40 - $44 / night

    "Kim the mgr is great everything is clean, a lot of long term workers in park. Safe and gated."

    "Nice laundry room, game room and kitchen that can be used by guests. There was a good bit of road noise but that was to be expected being so close to the interstate."

    8. Santa Fe Skies RV Park

    35 Reviews
    Santa Fe, NM
    45 miles
    Website
    +1 (505) 473-5946

    $71 - $91 / night

    "Ratings for this category are based on: Value to cost: 4 Overall grounds: 4 Utility of sites (hookups, layout, accessibility): 4 Local Attraction Proximity: 5 Reservation Process/Ease of Getting a Site"

    "Friendly staff, great campground setup. Very accomodating to travelers with dogs as they habe a dog walking path and dog park."

    9. Zia RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Estancia, NM
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (505) 321-7868

    $32 - $44 / night

    "Pull through campsites. Nice accommodations. Recommend."

    "There is a spacious dog park that my pups enjoyed. Right off the interstate but the noise was minimal. No frills (ie no bathhouse) but it was totally adequate for our needs and felt very safe."

    10. Isleta Lakes & RV Park

    13 Reviews
    Bosque Farms, NM
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (505) 724-3800

    $38 - $50 / night

    "We splurged and stayed on the concrete pad side. Our site #63 was across from the lake that is stocked with catfish.  Locals are allowed in to fish during the day up until 7 pm. "

    "We live in Albuquerque and wanted to try something close to home. This was a nice park located next to a lake that can be fished with a license."

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RV Park Reviews near Ponderosa, NM

511 Reviews of 63 Ponderosa Campgrounds



Guide to Ponderosa

RV sites near Ponderosa, New Mexico sit at elevations between 5,000-7,000 feet, experiencing warm summer days and cool nights. The high desert terrain surrounding Ponderosa transitions between pinyon-juniper woodlands and ponderosa pine forests. Most camping areas remain accessible from April through October, with some year-round options available during milder winter periods.

What to do

Mountain biking on forest roads: Red Canyon Campground connects to forest roads that link multiple canyons for excellent mountain biking opportunities. "This is the NFS campground in beautiful setting. Right next to trailheads. Great Mountain biking on forest roads that link canyons," notes one visitor at Red Canyon Campground.

Fishing at stocked lakes: Fish for catfish at the lakes near Isleta Lakes & RV Park, which requires a fishing license available for purchase at the campground store. "Our site #63 was across from the lake that is stocked with catfish. Locals are allowed in to fish during the day up until 7 pm. Fishing License can be purchased in campground store," shares a camper at Isleta Lakes & RV Park.

View vintage RVs and artwork: Check out the collection of vintage cars and RVs at Enchanted Trails RV Park & Trading Post. "The old vintage RVs are awesome. They don't make them like that anymore!! The staff is wonderful and friendly and the park is very clean," mentions one reviewer. The park also features metal animal sculptures throughout the grounds.

What campers like

Clean facilities: Many campgrounds maintain exceptionally clean restrooms and shower facilities. "Bathrooms were very nice and CLEAN! There's security at the entrance which is nice, and a small store for beer and fishing stuff," reports a visitor to Isleta Lakes & RV Park. Another camper at Route 66 RV Park noted, "We stayed here for two nights in November. We arrived after dark and escorted to our pull through site. Clean, easy hook up, and nice presentation. Bathrooms and showers were clean and accessible 24/7."

Natural surroundings: Campers appreciate the forest settings at some RV parks. "Stayed in the camping area near the trailhead. Very green and lush with deer visiting our site at dusk!" shares a visitor to Red Canyon Campground. Some sites offer mountain views despite being close to urban areas.

Friendly management: Many RV parks around Ponderosa receive praise for their helpful owners and staff. At Cuervo Mountain RV Park and Horse Hotel, a camper noted, "We stayed here with Rick for 3 months in our Travel Trailer, Rick was very accommodating and helpful during the whole stay. He was always prompt with filling our propane, making sure we got our mail and keeping things tidy around the park."

What you should know

Seasonal water shortages: Some campgrounds experience issues with water supply. At Hidden Valley RV park, a visitor observed, "There are frequent water leaks under the ground, making its drinkability questionable. It also gets shut off for long periods of time without warning."

Frequently Asked Questions

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