Top Tent Camping near Quemado, NM

Are you planning a tent camping trip to Quemado? We've got you covered. You can find tent campsites by type, including drive-in, walk-in, and even hike-in for a backpacking adventure. You're sure to find the perfect campsite for your New Mexico tent camping excursion.

Best Tent Sites Near Quemado, NM (11)

    Camper-submitted photo from Mujeres Valley Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Mujeres Valley Campground
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    1. Mujeres Valley Campground

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    This property was obtained around 60+ years ago via the Homestead Act by a family who we have become very close friends with. Over the last 60 years it's only been used sparingly as grazing land for cattle. Since we've obtained the land we've been focused on learning it's history from those who have been here the longest while also being proud BIPOC owners of land in this area. We've also connected with the original people's of this land who were here during the time the land was colonized. We've found ceremonial and everyday pottery, crystals, and underground caves throughout the surrounding properties which we own.

    Over the last 2 years we've learned about the Redwoods that have been wiped out of the area and that the mountain is eroding quickly. It has become our mission to plant indigenous plants and trees that are extinct from the area, reviving the plant like, reviving the mountain and doing what we can to encourage the water table to rise! Our plans for the 12 acres the campground occupies is to add an outdoor shower that can be used all year, installing solar powered water heaters & bathrooms as well as establishing a community meeting space and a greenhouse where we can host gardening classes and provide fresh fruits and veggies in this food desert! This land is sacred and we intend to continue treating it as such!

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    $15 - $25 / night

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    2. Piñon Campground

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    This is a nice, quiet and clean campground nestled among pi__on and juniper trees.The camp sites are nestled among mature pi__on and juniper trees. It is tranquil and undiscovered with a few sites having a view of Quemado Lake. The campground is comprised of a family camping loop (east side)__and a group camping loop (west side).__The dump station is open and the fee is $5.

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    Camper-submitted photo from El Caso I-IV Campground
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    Camper-submitted photo from El Caso I-IV Campground

    3. El Caso I-IV Campground

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    This are partially developed, shady campgrounds within hiking distance of the lake.The El Caso Campgounds are partially developed campgrounds located at the east end of Quemado Lake, approximately .25 miles east of the Pi__on CG. They are nestled in a valley stretching alongside an intermittent stream and are surrounded by ponderosa pine and cottonwood trees. The El Caso Campgrounds are popular with hunters, groups, and campers desiring a more primitive camping experience.

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    4. 4 R's Primitive camping

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    Hill side ruggid/primitive camping, no hookups. Wifi in common area. Wolf spirit wolf sanctuary less than a mile away! Pinehill is about a 5 minute drive for supplies. Great views and good hiking!

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    $10 / night

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      5. Cove Day Use Area

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      This Day Use area provides visitors with a nice easy lake access. This is no longer a camping area. It is primarily a lake access area with a large parking area suitable for Day Use Only. Boat parking is available.

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        6. El Caso Throwdown Campground

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        This is an equestrian camping area adjacent to Quemado Lake Recreation Area. El Caso Throwdown is a partially developed campground located just outside of Quemado Lake Recreation Area. It is primarily for equestrian use since horses may not be taken into the recreation area. Corrals and water are not provided. Cottonwoods and ponderosa pines provide shade throughout the campsite.

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          7. Valle Tio Vinces Camp

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          3 Saves

          Valle Tio Vinces Campground is a partially developed campground on the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail. Although there is no water available it is still a nice resting spot for hikers and bike riders. There are also horse corrals for equestrians looking for a place to camp.

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          8. Pratt Lake Dispersed

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          • Standard (Tent/RV)
          • Dispersed
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          9. Chain of Craters Hiker Hideout

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          The Hiker Hideout is primitive, hike-in, wilderness campsites. There is no water or showers. There is an outdoor-composting toilet. The property once had a historic cabin, unfortunately the cabin and outhouse were destroyed by wildfire in 2022. The Hiker Hideout is an inholding surrounded by El Malpais National Monument, all park rules apply.

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          $15 / night

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          10. Hulsey Lake Fishing Site

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          NOTICE Fishing conditions, and Hulsey Lake itself, have been severely affected by the Wallow Fire of June 2011, and the Monoon rains that followed. Please contact the Alpine Ranger District regarding current conditions, and advice for alternative fishing opportunites close by to Hulsey Lake.

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        Recent Tent Reviews In Quemado

        104 Reviews of 11 Quemado Campgrounds


        • UThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Datil Well Recreation Area Campground
          Oct. 17, 2024

          Datil Well Recreation Area Campground

          Good trails straight outta campground

          Stayed 2 nights. No reservations, so had to take chances. Several spots open on a Friday. Most spots roomy and decent spacing. Clean toilets and water and only $5 per night; $2.50 with a Senior NPS Pass. 3 spots have electric hookups but all taken. Very nice nice trail in campground. Quiet. PieTown down the road with excellent pies--If you go, eat at Pie-O-Neer (best option---great reviews and did not disappoint). Does have host. Supposedly open year round. Good proximity to VLA (Very Large Array).

          One very good ADA accessible site.

          Trailhead at one end of campground, with some good routes/options, Easy to moderate. We did pick ripe pinyon pine nuts that had fallen on ground (Oct. is pickin' season). They were very good eatin'.

          One camper started generator up well before sunrise…  :(

        • SThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Alpine Divide Campground
          Jul. 15, 2024

          Alpine Divide Campground

          If you just need to pull off easy to sleep

          Right along the highway on a big climb from both sides. Maybe when the b/w photo was taken it was cool with 10% of the traffic now? The road is crazy busy these days. I would not recommend this location.

        • JThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Jackson Park Campground
          Jun. 17, 2024

          Jackson Park Campground

          Quiet-ish and convenient

          Stayed here one night. Only saw one other person out here. It’s the middle of June, so I think all of the NOBO CDT hikers have come and gone. It’s close to the not-very-busy highway. Easily accessible when dry, almost certainly would require AWD/4WD if muddy.

        • Roger W.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Apache Creek Campground
          Jun. 15, 2024

          Apache Creek Campground

          Perfect for a Stopover

          Apache Creek CG: Apache Creek store is right across the street. Up the road an eighth of a mile. Ice is available there.

          (71 yr olds in 17’ trailer.)

          Overall Rating: 5 for a one night stop over Security: no Usage during visit: light Site Spacing: Spread out campsites Pad surface: dirt Reservations: Looks to be first come first serve. Campground Noise: Quiet Outside Road Noise: no Through Traffic in campground: No Electric Hookup: no Sewer Hookup: no Dump Station: no Potable Water Available: I did not see any water spigots. Generators: allowed Bathroom: Vault toilet Showers: no Pull Throughs: yes Setting: in open Ponderosa Forest and deciduous trees. Solar: Sites look to have nice solar Rig Size: Large rigs Sites: All sites are pretty nice.

        • SThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Hulsey Lake Fishing Site
          May. 26, 2024

          Hulsey Lake Fishing Site

          Been a favorite spot since 1985

          Always great fishing here. There is NO camping here. I repeat, NO CAMPING. But plenty of dispersed to be found up the road further all the way to Terry Flat. There are trails up the road and some OHV and a Jeep trail. There is housing when coming off the highway. Be respectful and don’t drive 45 down the road. Take your time and take it in.

        • SThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Pratt Lake Dispersed
          May. 24, 2024

          Pratt Lake Dispersed

          More of a pond than a lake

          Nice quiet area. Small lake. Didn’t fish, so unsure. No amenities at all, which is fine. Road is a little rough going in, in places.

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          Camper-submitted photo from Swingle Canyon
          Apr. 28, 2024

          Swingle Canyon

          A perfect and quiet stay

          Very close to the main road, few spots and some with firepits, we were only 3 cars staying for the night. Perfect for an immersive night in a beautiful forest, we saw a group of deers in the late afternoon. No toilet no water. Def recommend.

        • BThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Springerville RV Park
          Feb. 29, 2024

          Springerville RV Park

          Nice place to stop

          Just an overnighter, very quiet, looks to very new. Good internet reception. Very level site, we didn't have to unhook.

        • Brodie D.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Lyman Lake State Park
          Feb. 24, 2024

          Lyman Lake State Park

          Great spot!

          We pulled in after hours and a ranger kindly helped us find our spot. She recommended a cool hiking trail to check out the next morning. Bathrooms and showers are super clean and well maintained. There is only one designated bathhouse building so if you park far, you’ll be walking a ways. Did I mention the views are gorgeous? The views alone are worth staying here.

        • Jorge G.
          Camper-submitted photo from Datil Well Recreation Area Campground
          Nov. 27, 2023

          Datil Well Recreation Area Campground

          Well kept gem in the Western New Mexico highlands

          Well maintained little BLM campsite right on US-60. Remarkable night skies when clear. $5 a night gets you access to brand new, clean solar toilets, (they light up at night even with no power!) water during the warmer seasons (already off as of 11/25) and mostly decent phone signal if you care about that. 

          The Eagle Guest Ranch nearby has a gas sation, basic necessities, alcohol, and a cafe that serves all your standard diner fare. Beautifully polite people staffing the place. A highlight in the mostly barren stretch between Magdalena and Springerville. 

          The campground is attached to a fantastic 3.25 mile loop trail that takes you to three fantastic vistas and isn't hard at all. 

          Worth as a stop for a day, or a destination for a weekend trip. The Very Large Array is a stone's toss away; as well as further hiking opportunities in the Gila National Forest by way of NM-12, and the Cibola National Forest by way of the aforementioned US-60.

        • vincent M.
          Camper-submitted photo from El Morro National Monument
          Nov. 14, 2023

          El Morro National Monument

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        • J
          Camper-submitted photo from Lyman Lake State Park
          Sep. 28, 2023

          Lyman Lake State Park

          Amazing

          The park was practically empty. The views are always amazing, and the weather was perfect. The wind picked up in the evenings to about 10 mph, but then was calm around 9pm. In the morning the lake was very calm, and taking the kayak out was so peaceful. I spoke with the ranger and ahead said next summer a vendor will have boat and jet ski rentals. Good and bad, but maybe that will help keep camping rates low. Highly recommend a trip here when you have a long weekend.

        • DThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Datil Well Recreation Area Campground
          Sep. 28, 2023

          Datil Well Recreation Area Campground

          Very Nice and Newly Renovated

          The sites were very nice and clean with some sites in the woods and others in the clearing. The sites in the clearing have concrete telescope pads. The pit toilets were like brand new with solar lighting. Big rigs would have trouble fitting into this campground.

          Datil, Mew Mexico is a few minutes away and has a combined gas station, restaurant, and grocery store for your needs.

          And, a few miles west on US 60 is Pie Town, New Mexico with two bakery's that sale fresh baked pies. But they sale out quickly.

        • Fuller C.
          Camper-submitted photo from Mujeres Valley Campground
          Aug. 3, 2023

          Mujeres Valley Campground

          Wonderful camping site

          At first, I was quite hesitant to choose this place because I felt it was quite deserted and I was alone, but everything was fine and even wonderful, I will definitely come back here. I also camped here overnight and I had a great time here playing kick the buddy, you should come here too.

        • Charles K.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Springerville RV Park
          Jul. 5, 2023

          Springerville RV Park

          Lots of space

          The spots are big and spread out. Clean laundry, clean grounds. Good electricity and water pressure. Only one wifi spot near office. Super nice folks. Verizon 5G is strong but slowish. Close to town. Right on the highway but it was quiet at night.

        • Ann Marie A.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Datil Well Recreation Area Campground
          Jun. 3, 2023

          Datil Well Recreation Area Campground

          The best!

          This is an awesome campground. Very spacious sites, lots of pull throughs with Ramadas, clean, yes, clean fire pits, scenery is beautiful, lots of trees for privacy but those that need solar can find sites as well, great trails with a gazebo, clean grounds (no glass), pristine bathrooms and trash facilities. The only down for me in a Class C is no dump site and as far as I can find, nothing within an hour';s drive at best. I guess I'll use the bathrooms in the park! 😏 I'll be here again for sure!

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          Camper-submitted photo from Armijo Springs Campground
          May. 28, 2023

          Armijo Springs Campground

          Quiet secluded and low use in Spring

          Armijo Springs is a quiet secluded free campground with a vault toilet (low maintenance due to its isolated location), picnic tables (5) and fire rings. No trash service so take it with you. We were here Memorial Day weekend 2023 and there was only one other quest that arrived on Saturday. There is a $5 dump and water station at Pinion campground near Quemado Lake about 15 miles (?) away. We stayed with a 17' trailer and Class B van. There is NO cell service and we had to move down the dead end road 100 yards to get a clear enough area for Starlink to partially work. Probably why few people stay here. Elk walk through camp occasionally and there is an actual spring w/ tank nearby. I don't think it runs in the drier months but it is flowing now. May/June 2023. The water could easily be filtered for personal use I think.

        • Brad P.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from El Caso
          May. 23, 2023

          El Caso

          Great spring time camping.

          There are 5 camping areas within this campground. We stayed in the 4th area and were the only campers. This area had two sites that could accommodate a travel trailer or motorhome. There are also two tent camping sites within this area. There is a toilet which was clean but not well stocked. Make sure to bring toilet paper. There is a dump and water station a mile away. 5.00 charge to dump. Quemado Lake is a short drive down the mountain. Several hiking trails in the area.

        • AThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Datil Well Recreation Area Campground
          May. 13, 2023

          Datil Well Recreation Area Campground

          Quiet and spacious campground

          Very well maintained, nice campground. The sites are pretty far from each other, and almost all have a ramada. A few sites have electricity, but by the time we arrived these sites were already taken. There are water spigots all around the campground, but not at the sites. The restroom (chemical toilet) is clean and during the night is well lit. Reservation is not available, first come first serve, but approx. half of the sites were still available when we arrived, around 7 pm. The fee is $5/night, but if you have Golden Age passport, America The Beautiful Senior pass or similar, it's only $2.50/night.



        Guide to Quemado

        Camping near Quemado, New Mexico, offers a unique blend of natural beauty and outdoor adventure. With several campgrounds in the area, you can find the perfect spot to unwind and explore.

        What to do:

        • Hiking: There are fantastic trails nearby. One camper mentioned, "The hiking in the national forest was fabulous and this was a good base to get to hikes from" while staying at Apache Creek Campground.
        • Stargazing: The clear skies make for excellent stargazing. A visitor at Jackson Park Campground noted, "Excellent stargazing available, as well as lots of hikes to pick from nearby!"
        • Fishing and Boating: If you’re near El Caso, you can enjoy Quemado Lake for fishing and boating. One reviewer shared, "There are several hiking trails in the area," making it a great spot for outdoor enthusiasts.

        What campers like:

        • Peaceful Environment: Campers appreciate the quiet atmosphere. One reviewer at Head Of The Ditch Campground said, "Only one other family here, and we only saw them when hiking towards them."
        • Spacious Sites: Many campgrounds offer well-spaced sites. A visitor at El Caso mentioned, "Large sites, well spaced," which adds to the overall comfort.
        • Clean Facilities: Clean restrooms and well-maintained grounds are a big plus. A camper at Datil Well Recreation Area Campground remarked, "The pit toilets were like brand new with solar lighting."

        What you should know:

        • Limited Amenities: Many campgrounds, like Apache Creek Campground, do not have drinking water or electric hookups. A reviewer noted, "No water or electricity."
        • First-Come, First-Serve: Most sites operate on a first-come, first-serve basis. A visitor at El Caso mentioned, "Reservations: First come first serve."
        • Wildlife: Be prepared for wildlife encounters. A camper at Jackson Park Campground shared, "It was dry with soft sand," indicating the natural environment that attracts various animals.

        Tips for camping with families:

        • Bring Supplies: Since some campgrounds lack amenities, it's wise to pack essentials. A family at El Caso advised, "Make sure to bring toilet paper."
        • Choose the Right Spot: Look for campgrounds with spacious areas for kids to play. A visitor at Head Of The Ditch Campground mentioned, "Easy parking for our 25' RV."
        • Plan Activities: Engage kids with nearby hiking trails. A camper at Apache Creek Campground noted, "There were a few campers, but less than half full," making it a great family-friendly environment.

        Tips from RVers:

        • Check Road Conditions: Some campgrounds may require AWD/4WD if muddy. A reviewer at Jackson Park Campground mentioned, "Easily accessible when dry, almost certainly would require AWD/4WD if muddy."
        • Space for Big Rigs: Look for campgrounds that accommodate larger RVs. A visitor at Datil Well Recreation Area Campground said, "Big rigs would have trouble fitting into this campground."
        • Enjoy the Scenery: Many campgrounds offer beautiful views. A camper at Lyman Lake State Park Campground shared, "The views are always amazing."

        Camping near Quemado, New Mexico, provides a great escape into nature with plenty of activities and beautiful surroundings. Whether you're hiking, fishing, or just relaxing, there's something for everyone.

        Frequently Asked Questions

        • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Quemado, NM?

          According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Quemado, NM is Mujeres Valley Campground with a 5-star rating from 3 reviews.

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