Best Camping near Radium Springs, NM

The Dyrt is here to help plan your best camping near Radium Springs. Radium Springs is a great camping destination for everyone. There are tons of nearby hikes, adventurous activities, and sights to see. You're sure to find the perfect spot for your New Mexico camping adventure.

Best Camping Sites Near Radium Springs, NM (59)

    Camper-submitted photo from Las Cruces KOA
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    1. Las Cruces KOA

    47 Reviews
    125 Photos
    88 Saves
    Mesilla, New Mexico

    This KOA is conveniently located one mile from I-10, overlooking the amazing views of Las Cruces, Mesilla Valley, and nearby mountains. Many upgrades have taken place over the last year, including Wi-fi with which you can stream and zoom, paved streets and a new playground. Choose from breathtaking view sites, big-rig friendly pull-thru sites, KOA Patio Sites with fire pits, Tent Sites or one-room Camping Cabins with refrigerator/freezer and fire pits. An RV wash area (Care Camps donation encouraged), 24-hr laundry and heated pool (seasonal) will complete your visit. Many come for one night and end up staying longer. Visit La Mesilla, known for its rich history and great cuisine. Shop for local specialties, chilies, and pecans at the popular farmers' market in downtown Las Cruces. Other area attractions include White Sands National Park & Missile Museum, Spaceport America Visitors Center, and the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum. Pool: Mid May – Sept 31st. Max pull thru 85 ft.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Aguirre Spring Recreation Area and Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Aguirre Spring Recreation Area and Campground
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    2. Aguirre Spring Recreation Area and Campground

    50 Reviews
    164 Photos
    523 Saves
    White Sands, New Mexico

    The high wall, needle-like spires of the Organ Mountains curve dramatically around a semicircle of Chihuahuan Desert habitat at the Aguirre Spring Campground. The campground, nestled at the base of spectacular cliffs, overlooks the Tularosa Basin and White Sands National Park. Alligator juniper, gray oak, mountain mahogany and sotol are a few of the abundant plant species here. Seasonal springs and streams occur in the canyon bottoms, with a few perennial springs that support riparian habitats. Entrance Gate Hours (change with Daylight Savings Time) Winter Hours (Nov - March): 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Summer Hours (March - Nov): 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. The campground has a total of 55 sites that are available at a first come, first served basis, and two group sites that can be reserved by calling 575-525-4300. Water is only available at the entrance of the recreation site by the Camp Host Site. RVs can camp in the campground but should be aware that the road up to the campground becomes narrow and winding. Due to safety precautions for vehicles, the recommended max length for RVs is 23 feet. All sites have a shade shelter, picnic table, grill and tent pad.

    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Equestrian
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
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    5. Hacienda RV Resort

    16 Reviews
    36 Photos
    31 Saves
    Mesilla, New Mexico

    We’ll Give You Something To Talk About!

    Welcome to the beautiful Hacienda RV Resort, New Mexico’s finest RV Park! Our resort provides the perfect setting for rest and relaxation with stellar accommodations and breathtaking views. New Mexico’s historic cultural activities combined with our resort’s high-speed WiFi makes Hacienda RV Resort a perfect destination for tech-savvy tourists and work-away-from-home explorers!

    Hacienda RV Resort offers a warm and welcoming retreat for adventurous adults, families and pets! Immediately located off the I-10, exit 140, in Las Cruces, New Mexico. We’re only minutes from downtown. Less than 1.5 miles away is the heart of Old Mesilla, where the Gadsden Purchase was signed, making New Mexico a part of the United States in 1854. Just 45 minutes from the RV resort is the bustling City of El Paso, Texas.

    Paved roads lead into our spacious pull-thru or back-in sites, many boasting breathtaking views. Watch the sun rise over the Organ Mountains, relax on our large outdoor patio with a wood burning fireplace, or enjoy our comfortable southwestern community room with an indoor fireplace. Our gift shop is stocked with locally sourced products that make excellent gifts for those back home!

    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    $36 - $64 / night

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    Camper-submitted photo from Baylor Canyon Rd Spur, BLM, Free
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    8. Sunny Acres RV Park

    7 Reviews
    16 Photos
    10 Saves
    Las Cruces, New Mexico
    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
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    10. Siesta RV Park

    5 Reviews
    18 Photos
    18 Saves
    Mesilla, New Mexico
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    $32 - $34 / night

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Pet-friendly camping near Radium Springs

Recent Reviews in Radium Springs

376 Reviews of 59 Radium Springs Campgrounds


  • Teresa T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Appaloosa Area — Caballo Lake State Park
    Dec. 2, 2024

    Appaloosa Area — Caballo Lake State Park

    Flat spots with hook ups

    This is a pretty normal lake campground. Not a lot of shade or privacy but picnic tables and covered outdoor spaces. There are bathrooms close by and they seem fine. Quiet during the off season and nice hiking trails.

  • Teresa T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Stallion Campground — Caballo Lake State Park
    Dec. 2, 2024

    Stallion Campground — Caballo Lake State Park

    These spots are great

    If it were to stay here again, I'd stay in this campground as the layout is a lot nicer and more private. This campground is full and none of the others are right now. Nice walking trails and spots with some privacy and full hook ups.

  • Teresa T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Riverside Campground — Caballo Lake State Park
    Dec. 2, 2024

    Riverside Campground — Caballo Lake State Park

    Very nice

    Caballo is kind of hidden between Percha and Elephant Butte but has lots of places to camp and is well maintained. This has a nice paved road leading to it, tons of spots where you can have privacy and trees. During the spring, it would keep you out of the wind.

  • Teresa T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Percha Dam State Park Campground
    Nov. 30, 2024

    Percha Dam State Park Campground

    Not as nice as in the past.

    I stayed here in 2018 and the trees didn't look very good. They must have had to remove a lot of them and the spots are now in the sun. Very hot and dry most of the year and the river doesn't run most of the year either. Stickers everywhere and the trails are not well maintained.

  • TThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Oregan Wilderness Dispersed
    Nov. 30, 2024

    Oregan Wilderness Dispersed

    Lots of dispersed sites Mountain View’s

    Lots of dispersed sites but looks like a very popular area we passed over 20 campers before finding a spot. Spots are pretty well spaced out with lots of vegetation inbetween. Road is a little rough 4x4 definitely recommended.

  • UThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Aguirre Spring Recreation Area and Campground
    Nov. 17, 2024

    Aguirre Spring Recreation Area and Campground

    Hidden gem

    Stayed in #43. Most sites are uneven and short. BLM recommends nothing more than 23' long. Water available at host site near gate before driving about 4 or 5 mi to campsites. Road IS narrow and winding and steep in place but pave and ONE way (don't turn wrong direction). Toilets were clean and mens toilets all had soft-close lids. I am told womens do not. Campground was clean, great 4 mile loop hike, and other much more strenuous/technical options for mountain climbers. Mountain crags remind me of a mix of Tetons, Patagonia and Sawtooth in Idaho. Great views to Sacramento Mountains to the east (Ruidoso/Cloudcroft area--Sierra Blanca covered in snow early Nov.). White Sands nearby along with White Sands Missile Range Museum).  Met some BLM peeps who were very nice, helpful and provided great information re: geology of the area and other points of interest. We brought our own 5 gal of water and were fine for 3 nights.

    ALSO: shout out to New Mexico Volunteers for the Outdoors who were doing trail rehab./maintenance work while we were in area, yay!

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Arrey RV Park, LLC
    Nov. 16, 2024

    Arrey RV Park, LLC

    Awesome RV park!

    Rv park is great. Mostly everyone is a resident. There are a few nightly spots. The residents and owner have lots of community pot lucks. Common room, laundry and showers are all available at the main building. Plus plenty of space to store your RV, Boat or whatever youbwant to store. You bring they store it! There are many different types of camping. Full hookups down dry dry camping. The owners are super cool. It's a really nice place to live.

  • Kara S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Aguirre Spring Recreation Area and Campground
    Nov. 8, 2024

    Aguirre Spring Recreation Area and Campground

    Views and hikes

    Great sites with close and clean toilets. We found a few level spots that would work for rooftop tents, but most spots seemed a little rocky and uneven for tents. There is a lovely 4 mile hike that loops up in the mountains by the sites.

  • Roy G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Baylor Canyon Rd Dispersed Site
    Nov. 3, 2024

    Baylor Canyon Rd Dispersed Site

    Convenient

    Not bad at all. Not far off the main road. Paved road to it. Gravelled grounds. Pretty level. Quiet. This isn't a huge campground but we had no trouble finding a spot.

  • KThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Las Cruces KOA
    Nov. 1, 2024

    Las Cruces KOA

    5-star city light view!

    We usually opt more for National Forests and Parks, but this was a great stop after a fabulous but more rustic experience camping at Chiricahua National Monument. This place has been updated and has more amenities than I’ve ever seen at an RV park including a dog bath! The bathrooms are updated and clean. Our view site was great and more spacious than the pull through ones. No one was to our right, so our site felt extra spacious. Staff were kind and helpful. Very clean and quiet park. I’d stay here again.

  • jam
    Camper-submitted photo from Aguirre Spring Recreation Area and Campground
    Oct. 29, 2024

    Aguirre Spring Recreation Area and Campground

    insights on the Aguirre Spring Recreation Area and Campground

    It’s great to hear about the spacious sites and beautiful surroundings that enhance the outdoor experience. Your mention of nearby hiking trails is particularly helpful for those looking to explore. Sprunki

  • Lisa M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Rockhound State Park Campground
    Oct. 28, 2024

    Rockhound State Park Campground

    Great State Park

    This is the second time we have spent a night here. The park is just a little out of town but upon a hill with amazing views. The campsites are mostly level and have water and electric and the showers and bathrooms were quite clean. Nice hiking in the area. Don’t forget to visit the gift shop where there’s some interesting information about the history of the area. All the camp hosts we’ve come in contact have been super friendly. you do have to make reservations online through reserve America. Very popular place in the fall and winter.

  • Jeff P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Smokey Bear Campground
    Oct. 28, 2024

    Smokey Bear Campground

    Smokey Bear Historical Park

    This small camp site is next to Smokey Bear Historical Park and museum is in a small town of Capitan, New Mexico.

  • Candy P.
    Camper-submitted photo from Las Cruces KOA
    Oct. 8, 2024

    Las Cruces KOA

    Great New Mexico Stop

    We stopped on either end of our trip to the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta. It was a great midway point from home. We stayed in a patio site. The site was spacious and level. A fire pit with chairs, a propane grill, and table with 4 chairs was provided. The kids enjoyed cornhole, basketball, tetherball, and the playground. The store was well stocked. I only wish more local products were sold. Many of the items that appeared to be made by Native Americans were actually imported from overseas. We also wish the community room had board games or movies to check out. The coffee and pastries was a great touch! We will definitely be back to explore the area more. Employees were friendly and kind. A great place to stay!

  • S
    Camper-submitted photo from Cielo Vista RV Park
    Sep. 25, 2024

    Cielo Vista RV Park

    Adequate

    Ok RV PRk. No showers or rest rooms, Needs a serious upgrade. Owner is nice. Lots of permanent trailers. Goat heads are everywhere, along with lots if weeds.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Organ Mountains Campground
    Sep. 16, 2024

    Organ Mountains Campground

    Dripping Springs Visitor Parking Lot Areas

    Briefly stopped to scouts the sites and area. A few people hiking. Several cars and trucks parked in the area. Day use and picnic areas here. Sure wish to see camping or dispersed in this area. Evening and night skies are beautiful but gate usually closes at sunset. We driven near this area late night and still catch a glimpse of vehicles traveling out of this area.

  • Ivy M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Sierra Vista - Back Side Dispersed
    Jul. 25, 2024

    Sierra Vista - Back Side Dispersed

    nice post

    Sierra Vista’s Back Side Dispersed camping offers a pristine, serene outdoor experience. Its remote location provides ample space and minimal distractions, ideal for those seeking solitude and natural beauty. Proper preparation is key—bring sufficient supplies and be ready for self-sufficiency to fully enjoy this hidden gem. rv park rio hondo



Guide to Radium Springs

Camping near Radium Springs, New Mexico, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a quiet spot to unwind or a base for hiking adventures, there are plenty of options to explore.

What to do:

  • Hiking: The area is surrounded by stunning trails. Many campers enjoy the Pine Tree Loop trail, which offers views of real pine trees against the desert backdrop. One visitor mentioned, "There is a great trail called Pine Tree Loop from which you can actually see real pine trees on the mountainside above the barren desert basin" at Aguirre Spring Recreation Area and Campground.
  • Birdwatching: If you're into birding, the Percha Dam State Park Campground is a great spot. A reviewer noted, "This could be a nice park if anyone cared, but that won't happen because it's rural southern NM. A weird mix of apathy and hostility is the prevailing attitude here," highlighting the unique wildlife you might encounter.
  • Stargazing: The clear skies in this region make for excellent stargazing. One camper at Sierra Vista said, "The skies at night were clear and the location of the camp, set on a hilltop, was perfect for seeing stars and the distant city lights."

What campers like:

  • Scenic Views: Campers rave about the breathtaking views. A visitor at Leasburg Dam State Park Campground shared, "Large private spaces. Beautiful desert scape. Lots of small trails throughout the park."
  • Quiet Atmosphere: Many appreciate the peaceful environment. One reviewer at Baylor Canyon Rd Spur, BLM, Free mentioned, "Very quiet with lots of privacy."
  • Clean Facilities: Clean restrooms and well-maintained sites are a big plus. A camper at Las Cruces KOA stated, "The shower house has better showers than most hotels, bathrooms are big and clean."

What you should know:

  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Sierra Vista, do not have drinking water or electric hookups. A visitor noted, "NO drinking water, NO electric hookups," so be prepared to bring your own supplies.
  • Road Conditions: Access roads can be rough. One camper at Baylor Pass West Trailhead Dispersed warned, "The road is pretty rocky, take it slow and you’ll be good though."
  • Wildlife Caution: Be aware of local wildlife. A reviewer at Percha Dam State Park Campground mentioned, "Goathead thorns are everywhere, watch your dog's paws."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for spots with amenities like picnic tables and clean restrooms. The Las Cruces KOA has a playground and a pool, making it a great choice for families.
  • Plan for Activities: Bring games and outdoor gear to keep kids entertained. One camper at Sunny Acres RV Park mentioned, "Great pickle ball court," which can be fun for the whole family.
  • Pack Snacks and Drinks: Make sure to have plenty of food and drinks on hand, especially if you're heading to more remote campgrounds like Baylor Canyon Rd Spur, BLM, Free.

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Hacienda RV Resort noted, "The sites here are also very close together."
  • Be Mindful of Noise: Some campgrounds can be noisy due to traffic or other campers. One visitor at Hacienda RV Resort mentioned, "Except for the sound of traffic, this place is great!"
  • Use GPS for Directions: GPS can help you navigate to campgrounds easily. A camper at Sunny Acres RV Park said, "Easy to find with GPS."

Camping near Radium Springs, New Mexico, offers a unique blend of adventure and relaxation. With various campgrounds to choose from, you can find the perfect spot for your next outdoor getaway.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What camping is available near Radium Springs, NM?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Radium Springs, NM offers a wide range of camping options, with 59 campgrounds and RV parks near Radium Springs, NM and 15 free dispersed camping spots.

  • Which is the most popular campground near Radium Springs, NM?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Radium Springs, NM is Las Cruces KOA with a 4.7-star rating from 47 reviews.

  • Where can I find free dispersed camping near Radium Springs, NM?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 15 free dispersed camping spots near Radium Springs, NM.

  • What parks are near Radium Springs, NM?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 3 parks near Radium Springs, NM that allow camping, notably Lincoln National Forest and Gila National Forest.