Top Tent Camping near Ramah, NM

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Best Tent Sites Near Ramah, NM (7)

    Camper-submitted photo from 4 R's Primitive camping
    Camper-submitted photo from 4 R's Primitive camping
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    1. 4 R's Primitive camping

    2 Reviews
    7 Photos
    1 Save

    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!

    • Pets
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • WiFi

    $10 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Joe Skeen Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Joe Skeen Campground
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    Camper-submitted photo from Joe Skeen Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Joe Skeen Campground

    2. Joe Skeen Campground

    11 Reviews
    12 Photos
    31 Saves

    Accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt roads. Learn more: https://www.campendium.com/camping/boondocking-101/

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
    • Tents
    Camper-submitted photo from Chain of Craters Hiker Hideout
    Camper-submitted photo from Chain of Craters Hiker Hideout
    Camper-submitted photo from Chain of Craters Hiker Hideout
    Camper-submitted photo from Chain of Craters Hiker Hideout
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    3. Chain of Craters Hiker Hideout

    2 Reviews
    12 Photos
    4 Saves

    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.

    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Toilets

    $15 / night

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

    4. Mujeres Valley Campground

    3 Reviews
    15 Photos
    28 Saves

    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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    • Fires
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • Tents
    • Group

    $15 - $25 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Cibola National Forest Lobo Canyon Campground
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      6. Lobo Canyon

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      5 Saves

      The picnic ground is located 10 miles northeast of Grants at an elevation of approximately 7,437 feet. Ponderosa pine, pinon, and juniper trees provide shade and some privacy for visitors. There is a group picnic area that was built in the 1930's by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). Remember to pay attention to road conditions and your vehicle's abilities before driving off of the main road.

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      Recent Tent Reviews In Ramah

      239 Reviews of 7 Ramah Campgrounds


      • JThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Joe Skeen Campground - El Malpais NCA
        Oct. 30, 2024

        Joe Skeen Campground - El Malpais NCA

        Amazing free campground!

        This is an amazing little free first come first serve campground. Well maintained gravel roads. Each site has a nice covered picnic table with pedestal grill and fire ring. Sites can accommodate tent/car camping up to larger travel trailers/rv’s, we camped in a 30ft class c and there was a 35-40 ft bus in one site. Beware there is a large dip in the road as you enter the campground we drove through at an angle but still drug the rear bumper skids. There are pit toilets and garbage boxes but no water available.

      • RThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Quaking Aspen Campground
        Oct. 17, 2024

        Quaking Aspen Campground

        Nice location

        We spent a few nights here. It’s not a big campground and we came in without a reservation. I don’t think reservations are possible? The sites are pretty spaced out and shaded. I think there were about 16 sites total though there might be more. There are clean pit toilets, picnic tables and fire rings. Really nice hiking / mountain bike trails. The aspens are in the trails not the campground

      • James B.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Six Mile Canyon - Dispersed Camping
        Sep. 10, 2024

        Six Mile Canyon - Dispersed Camping

        Nice stay for two days

        We picked this free area for convenience (easy to get to from I40) and how it looked in photos.
        What other reviews say about the start of the road being rough is correct. The wash areas are really poorly maintained. Once you get past this the road is pretty good.
        We found a nice campsite and were able to get level in the pickup camper. Stayed two night and enjoyed the beauty.
        Some complain about noise form I40, but if you come back into the area you can’t hear it.

      • J
        Camper-submitted photo from Quaking Aspen Campground
        Jul. 21, 2024

        Quaking Aspen Campground

        Nice campground

        Nice campground, camp sites are nicely spaced, plenty of shade under the pines, sites have picnic tables and fire pits, clean vault toilets, well maintained campground

      • Glen C.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from USA RV Park
        Jul. 8, 2024

        USA RV Park

        Clean, organized, and reasonably priced

        Needed an overnight stay along Interstate 40 in New Mexico.  Check-in was quick and easy, the sites are arranged so that RV doors are not facing the neighbor's sewage pipe, which is something I always appreciate.  Most of the sites are pull-through.  The park is well laid out and covered with an attractive reddish-brown gravel.  The facilities were clean, the staff was pleasant.  The park felt safe though the neighborhood around it is economically distressed.  The park is family friendly; there is a dog-park, a nice pool, and attractive common area near the office with tables and statuary with a cute bear theme.  The only negatives are not under the control of the park: trains pass by frequently day and night, and in the evening the mosquitos are voracious.  My wife and I agree that we would return here.

      • Casey M.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from USA RV Park
        Jun. 29, 2024

        USA RV Park

        AMAZIN

        This was an amazing place. Super family friendly. Amazingly helpful staff. I forgot my airpump for the bed and they gave me one they had so I could use it. Truly nice people.

      • Dell P.
        Camper-submitted photo from Bluewater Lake State Park
        Jun. 24, 2024

        Bluewater Lake State Park

        WINDY

        Campgrounds easy to access.  I did not have a site reservation, buit there were lots of vacent pads available.   Nice view of the lake.   Only drawback was the all night  incessant  winds.  They were strong, gusty and loud.  So strong they collapsed my tent on top of me. Notmuch sleep that night.  It might have been where I was (pad 44),  They were still strong in the morning, but I noticed they were less/non existant at the campsites near the main entrance.  Just bewaye and be prepared.

      • m
        Camper-submitted photo from Six Mile Canyon - Dispersed Camping
        Jun. 22, 2024

        Six Mile Canyon - Dispersed Camping

        Watch out for rain

        I’m actually stuck here as I’m writing this because the rain washed out the road, and everything is so muddy. I was tired and the weather app said only a 50% chance of rain for an hour, but boy was that wrong. A nice spot besides that, close to the highway but far enough away to not have much noise. I would avoid it in the future without something 4x4 though.

      • mThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Quaking Aspen Campground
        Jun. 6, 2024

        Quaking Aspen Campground

        Great sites no direct hiking

        Claen vault toilets, well spaced and quiet sites. We'll maintained. No water. No hiking from campground. Some trails and dispersed camping 1/2 mi down road south.

      • A
        Camper-submitted photo from Red Rock Park & Campground
        Jun. 5, 2024

        Red Rock Park & Campground

        Run down sites and unhelpful staff

        Most cramped campsite I've ever seen, absolutely no privacy between sites. Staff was unhelpful when we arrived and someone was in our reserved spot (which they require reservations online). We ended up going elsewhere.

      • James G.
        Camper-submitted photo from Six Mile Canyon - Dispersed Camping
        May. 20, 2024

        Six Mile Canyon - Dispersed Camping

        Beautiful spot!

        This was a great find along the 40. The road is a bit long but it follows the 40 most of the way and is accessible for most cars. Though lower clearance may need to be careful at certain points. We found that the spots were far apart so we didn't have anyone near us.

        I would definitely stay here again.

      • MThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Joe Skeen Campground
        May. 17, 2024

        Joe Skeen Campground

        Surprised!

        Was pleasantly surprised by how nice this free campground was. Each site has a covered picnic table, grill, fire pit & garbage bin. They are spaced out nicely. There are pit toilets, but no water or dump facilities. These fill up fast, so come early. Most people leave early in the morning, so if you can get here before noon, you may get lucky. We arrived around 11 am & there were only 2 sites open. The road coming in was a bit rough and has quite a deep dip in the road. We were here in April and it stayed full.

      • Terry O.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Six Mile Canyon Road Dispersed Site
        May. 7, 2024

        Six Mile Canyon Road Dispersed Site

        Beautiful views in the canyon

        Went about 2 miles up the road to find the last good spot. Found a few sites off of the road before this but all occupied. We got a site for 2 RVs that protected us from an impending windstorm. Sites not very level but managed to get the RVs level enough. Thoroughly enjoyed the area. Biked 6 miles up the road. Had cell service (Verizon and T-mobile).

      • Julie H.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Red Rock Park & Campground
        May. 4, 2024

        Red Rock Park & Campground

        Beautiful surroundings

        I stayed at the main camp ground. Some sites were right on top each other. It was clean and well cared for. I was there in April and it was not full, so the sites being right wasn't and issue for me. I didn't take the trails, but by what I could tell they were well marked. If you have the time do explore some beauty in those rocks!

      • Lauren M.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Cibola National Forest Lobo Canyon Campground
        Apr. 22, 2024

        Cibola National Forest Lobo Canyon Campground

        Beautiful dispersed

        Great quiet dispersed camp ground. There were plenty of spots to choose from. The surrounding area is gorgeous! The camp spot is nestled in the trees and has plenty of shade for the summer months. Currently in April the picnic area was closed.

      • Rainer R.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Six Mile Canyon - Dispersed Camping
        Apr. 21, 2024

        Six Mile Canyon - Dispersed Camping

        Great spot

        Great Spot! Clean and easy to find. A bit bumpy to access. 2WD will only bring you to the first two sites. We were told from another camper that for all others you will need 4WD . Also it seems the access can become muddy after rain. You will probably need 4WD in that case too.

      • Candy's Catmobile RV Life-Utube S.
        Camper-submitted photo from Joe Skeen Campground - El Malpais NCA
        Apr. 18, 2024

        Joe Skeen Campground - El Malpais NCA

        Best dispersed camping you'll find! Some cell service, read review

        I enjoyed my week at Joe Skeen in April 2024. If you camp near the top of the loop, overlooking the road below you'll get some cell service. I was in camp site 8 and have Tmobile I had 5G 2 bars, but it came in and out. I was still able to stream and use my phone hot spot. Nice cement pads with picnic tables, pavillion, fire pit and BBQ stands. Vault toilets with trash bins, but NO WATER! Be careful if you're towing anything, as my trailer bottomed out and bent the jack stand on my brand new car hauler trailer at the gulley in the road on the way into the campground. They should fill that in!! Check out my Utube journey's at: Candy's Catmobile RV Life on Utube. (:

      • Lea B.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Six Mile Canyon - Dispersed Camping
        Apr. 17, 2024

        Six Mile Canyon - Dispersed Camping

        Quiet location with great cell coverage

        The area is beautiful with a winding road that takes you farther if you want to go. I drove in about .25 mile and found a nice spot that others had used as a camp site.

        The road getting to Six Mile Canyon is a little rough due to ruts, but we did fine in a Class C. Just went really slowly.

      • J
        Camper-submitted photo from Bluewater Lake State Park
        Apr. 11, 2024

        Bluewater Lake State Park

        Nice find

        Great campground. Not far off I-40. Lots of sites. Most have a level, gravel tent pad, table and fire ring. Vault toilets in abundance. One bathroom with sinks and flush toilets. Separate shower house was closed when we were here. Some electric sites. Some large level pull thrus. Most sites have at least a glimpse of the lake. There were horses roaming through the campground. Mostly empty this April midweek. Good trails for hiking. I only saw one water pump in the park. There is an EV charging station.

      • Twan M.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Six Mile Canyon - Dispersed Camping
        Apr. 7, 2024

        Six Mile Canyon - Dispersed Camping

        Hidden Gem

        Just off & along the interstate, you’d never know. The valley road cuts through green canyon bluffs and rolling hills with good tree coverage. Lots of fun and scenic driving. Spur trails are good 4x4 drives. The main road is 2wd friendly for a long way, with probably 10-15 camping sites/options along the way. Very beautiful and peaceful.

      • Angela C.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from USA RV Park
        Apr. 4, 2024

        USA RV Park

        Decent place to overnight

        We were able to make a same day reservation and the staff were very nice. Someone was in our spot and they quickly got us into a new (and better) spot. The spots are pull-through, gravel, and very close to one another. It was extremely busy when we stayed probably because the location is good and there aren’t many options in the area so there was a bit of a parking lot feel. The pool and barbecue place weren’t open when we went, but the store was open till 8 and had the basics (I didn’t use the laundromat or bathrooms). The cost with our discount was around $40 - we felt like it got the job done and would certainly stay again if we were passing through Gallup and needed a place to camp.

      • April W.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Grants-Cibola Sands KOA
        Mar. 29, 2024

        Grants-Cibola Sands KOA

        Best stay! Amazing and clean free showers!

        Not sure if my last one saved, this campground was awesome!! Clean facilities, free showers, free breakfast!



      Guide to Ramah

      Camping near Ramah, New Mexico, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and unique experiences. Whether you're in an RV, tent, or cabin, there are plenty of options to enjoy the great outdoors.

      What to do:

      • Hiking: Explore the trails at El Morro National Monument. One reviewer mentioned, "The trails are well marked, and the views are incredible."
      • Fishing: Head to Bluewater Lake State Park Campground for some fishing. A visitor noted, "Most sites have at least a glimpse of the lake," making it a great spot for anglers.
      • Sightseeing: Check out the Ice Cave & Bandera Volcano. One camper shared, "The trail views are incredible and it's secluded and peaceful," perfect for a day of exploration.

      What campers like:

      • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness at places like USA RV Park. A reviewer said, "The facilities were clean, and the staff was pleasant."
      • Family-Friendly Atmosphere: Many enjoy the family-friendly vibe at Bluewater Lake State Park Campground. One family mentioned, "The park felt safe, and there is a dog park and a nice pool."
      • Affordable Rates: Campers often highlight the reasonable prices. One visitor at Grants KOA Journey said, "We spent one night here and really enjoyed our stay."

      What you should know:

      • Noise Levels: Some campgrounds, like Six Mile Canyon - Dispersed Camping, are close to I-40, which can be noisy. A camper noted, "Some complain about noise from I-40, but if you come back into the area, you can’t hear it."
      • Limited Amenities: Not all campgrounds have full amenities. For example, Quaking Aspen Campground has no drinking water or electric hookups, but one camper appreciated the "clean vault toilets and well-maintained campground."
      • Weather Considerations: Be prepared for changing weather, especially at higher elevations. A visitor at Blue Spruce RV Park mentioned, "The showers were hot, and it felt safe," which is a plus during cooler nights.

      Tips for camping with families:

      • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places like USA RV Park that offer amenities like a pool and playground. One family said, "Super family-friendly. Amazingly helpful staff."
      • Plan Activities: Make sure to have a list of activities. A camper at Bluewater Lake State Park Campground mentioned, "There were horses roaming through the campground," which can be exciting for kids.
      • Pack Snacks: Keep snacks handy for hikes or fishing trips. One reviewer at Grants KOA Journey enjoyed the "free breakfast," which is a great way to start the day.

      Tips from RVers:

      • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A visitor at Red Rock Park & Campground noted, "The reservation website can be a little confusing, so be careful."
      • Look for Pull-Through Sites: Many RVers prefer pull-through sites for easier access. One camper at Grants KOA Journey mentioned, "The sites are level gravel pads easy to get into."
      • Be Prepared for Muddy Roads: If you're heading to places like Six Mile Canyon - Dispersed Camping, be cautious of muddy roads after rain. A camper warned, "Watch out if it rains; very muddy roads."

      Camping near Ramah, New Mexico, offers a variety of experiences for everyone. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly spot or a quiet place to unwind, there's something for you.

      Frequently Asked Questions

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

        According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Ramah, NM is 4 R's Primitive camping with a 5-star rating from 2 reviews.

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