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ScoutPueblo Park
Six miles of a poor road.
The road is a county road that is narrow, rough and winding, many places only wide enough for one vehicle. Would advise not to pull a trailer or drive an RV on the road. Watch for ATVs.
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Behr Art B&B features luxurious glamping accommodations near Glenwood, New Mexico, approximately 40 miles south of Reserve. Glamping campsites in this area range from upscale yurts with wood-burning fireplaces to cabin-style accommodations, offering a compelling alternative to standard tent camping for those seeking comfort without sacrificing scenery. Guests enjoy premium amenities including drinking water, picnic tables, shower facilities, clean toilets, and trash service. The property distinguishes itself with wood-burning fireplaces and complimentary firewood, creating a perfect blend of outdoor immersion and comfort. Reservations are required for this exclusive glamping experience where alcohol is permitted, but pets are not allowed, maintaining the tranquil atmosphere. "A wonderland of flowering gardens, art, and stunning mountain views! Enjoy a soak in the hot tub, gaze at the starry night sky, and listen to the silence," one reviewer enthused.
The glamping site provides spectacular views of the Mogollon Mountain Range and sits just 300 yards from Whitewater Creek, offering unique opportunities for water activities and nature exploration. Brook Char Campground, located in nearby Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest in Arizona, provides additional glamping options with tent and cabin accommodations in a forested setting. Both locations offer remarkable stargazing opportunities thanks to minimal light pollution in these remote mountain settings. Activities include hiking nearby trails, fishing in local waterways, and wildlife viewing, with elk, deer, and various bird species frequently spotted in the area. According to a visitor, "We enjoyed exploring the miles of scenic forest roads and wildlife viewing. We saw 4 Mexican gray wolves which was very special." Seasonal considerations are important, as many glamping sites in the region operate with limited availability during winter months.
Best Glamping Campgrounds near Reserve (9)
2. Pueblo Park
"Nice big ponderosas, and very secluded. Nice vault toilets, tables and fire rings are available. Probably 10 to 15 sites with a large field for camping as well."
3. Bighorn Campground
"There are 12 sites with tables, fire pit, and barbecue reasonably level. Why a good location, because it’s between catwalk national recreational trail and the ghost town called Magpllon town"
"I'll echo the other reviews: not much in the way of amenities but the prices is right and the location is great. Approximately 6 sites, some more private and more shaded than others. "
4. Big Lake Campground
"Like my title implies, this is where you go if you really want to “get away” from It all! This gorgeous campground is remote, very remote."
"Great campsites within walk distance of the lake! Down fall is the campsites are big (enough room for all your camp friends) but you can only have two cars per site. Don’t let this keep you away!"
5. Behr Art B&B
"We are so excited to welcome the owner of this unique cabin listing. Enjoy a soak in the hot tub, gaze at the starry night sky, and listen to the silence."
from $114 - $134 / night
6. Rainbow (AZ)
"It is still a great place to escape the desert heat. It was 115 when we left the big city."
"I reserved site 9 on Recreation.gov. The host expected me. The site was shaded encircled by pine trees and it was cool in late August."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $34 - $110 / night
7. El Caso
"El Casi CG in Rec Area: Past the lake with large campsites. This is the only campground open in the rec area during our April visit.
Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good(71 yr olds in 17’ trailer.)"
"There is a vault toilet and big camp fire rings but no picnic tables."
8. Brook Char Campground
"Lots of shade and easy paths for walking around the grounds, plus there's potable water at several sites."
"Located next to Big Lake, the campsite was in a great location. Firepit, picnic table and restroom facilities close by. The camp host Bob was very nice and had plenty of firewood for purchase."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $26 / night
9. Reservation Lake Apache Indian Res
"There is a loop around the East side with many different sites. There is a host there also.Tables and fire pit at most sites and some within walking distance to lake to fish."
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 4 min from Albuquerque, NM
- 3 hrs 18 min from Las Cruces, NM
- 3 hrs 49 min from Sierra Vista, AZ
- 3 hrs 59 min from Tucson, AZ
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Glamping Reviews near Reserve, NM
45 Reviews of 9 Reserve Campgrounds
- JJames K.
GuideBighorn Campground
Good base camp for the Gila Wilderness
I'll echo the other reviews: not much in the way of amenities but the prices is right and the location is great. Approximately 6 sites, some more private and more shaded than others. Just a basic campground with fire rings, dark skies, and a pit toilet. Quality of stay could vary based on which site you are in and how well behaved your neighbors are. My one night there was pretty good.
- BBill G.Guide
Pueblo Park
Great primitive camping spot.
Great place for seeing wildlife. Saw 13 doe elk, then big buck came later. Nice big ponderosas, and very secluded. Nice vault toilets, tables and fire rings are available. Probably 10 to 15 sites with a large field for camping as well.
Candy P.
LegendRainbow (AZ)
Arizona’s best kept secret!
Rainbow campground at big lake is magical! This is the place to beat the heat and make summer memories. Tucked into the pines and aspens this campsite is a quick drive or hike down to the lake. You can’t go wrong with any of the sites, including the first come first serve loops.
Rod D.GuideRainbow (AZ)
Still a great place to escape the desert heat
It had been 28 years since we last camped at Rainbow. It is still a great place to escape the desert heat. It was 115 when we left the big city. Five hours later we found ourselves camped at 9100 feet, enjoying the cool temps in the mid 60's and the passing rain showers. Aspens, pines, and wildlife were all in abundance. Big Lake is a good fishing lake too.
The sites have plenty of space, shade, and privacy. Roads are paved and in good shape. The restrooms were constantly cleaned by the very friendly and capable staff from recreation resource management which operates the campground for the forest service.
Firewood and ice are available (stage 2 fire restrictions were in effect so no campfires), water was convenient as was gray water disposal. There is a centralized dump station, showers, and a small but educational visitor center. Trash dumpsters are centralized and easy to access.
If you don't fish there is still hiking to Mount Baldy, and short scenic drives to the very small towns of Greer and Alpine. We enjoyed exploring the miles of scenic forest roads, and wildlife viewing. We saw 4 Mexican gray wolves which was very special.
This is a very popular campground that accommodates all types of rigs. They do have first come first serve sites available, but it is recommended to make reservations at least 4 days in advance. Reservations can be made at recreation.gov. It's always best practice to print a copy of your reservation. There is no cell service in this area.
We look forward to camping again at Rainbow.
Roger W.LegendEl Caso
Only CG at Rec Area Open in April
El Casi CG in Rec Area: Past the lake with large campsites. This is the only campground open in the rec area during our April visit.
(Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good(71 yr olds in 17’ trailer.)
Overall Rating: 4 for large sites. However, our site was trashy . Toilets are only moderately clean. Warnings are posted that no OHV allowed . A large group has camped at one end of the campground using Senegal sites. . Looks like it works out well. Price 2023: Free Security: None Usage during visit: 1/4 full Site Privacy: No Site Spacing: Large sites, well spaced. Pad surface: dirt SITE CLEANLINESS: most sites I noticed were trashy. We needed to pick up trash at our site upon arrival. Reservations: First come first serve Campground Noise: Quiet Outside Road Noise: Gravel access road along side of the campground. Some sites near this access road may get a little dusty, I suppose, during dryer times of the year Through Traffic in campground: no Electric Hookup: no Sewer Hookup: no Dump Station: At Pynon campground, which is not open until May. Charge for dog thing is going up for five dollars to $15 in. Potable Water Available: not at the campground. Generators: yes Bathroom: pit toilets. Not as clean as they should be. Supplied. Showers: no Pull Throughs: yes Cell Service (AT&T): no Setting: under scattered trees. Recent Weather: very cool nights Solar: yes Insects: no Host: no Rig Size: any size Sites: sites are not numbered
- Roger W.Legend
Cottonwood
Great for a Stopover
Cottonwood Campground: (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good
(71 yr olds in 17’ trailer.)
Overall Rating: Not an appealing campground except as a stop over. Security: no Usage during visit: light Site Privacy: no Pad surface: Dirt Reservations: No Outside Road Noise: This cg is right off the highway. Some sites back up towards the highway. Through Traffic in campground: No Setting: Under tree canopy. Solar: solar looks to be pretty good in most sites.
Insects: Did not seem to be a problem during our brief April visit. Host: No Sites: Near highway. Site 1 backs up towards the highway. - Roger W.Legend
Bighorn Campground
Perfect for a One Bight Stopover
Bighorn, NM: great for stopover., As it is right off the highway (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good
(71 yr olds in 17’ trailer.)
Overall Rating: 3 perfect for a stop over Security: no Usage during visit: light Site Privacy: no Site Spacing: OK Pad surface: dirt Outside Road Noise: some highway noise Through Traffic in campground: no Electric Hookup: no Sewer Hookup: no, Dump Station: no, Potable Water Available: no Generators: allowed Bathroom: pit toilet Showers: no Setting: parallel with creek, just off the highway. Solar: great Insects: none during our visit in April. Host: no Sites: along the creek bed, just off the highway.
Carl L.ScoutBrook Char Campground
Bogus
Reserved site #13 on line for August 15th. On arriving this site has no flat areas and you must pass directly through site #12 to access. The entire campground was EMPTY except us. We decided to move to site #12 to get a flat area. I informed the host out of courtesy of our move to the empty adjoining site. He said NO! I had to pay him $20 to make the change. If I did it on-line, it would be zero fee. THERE IS NO CELL COVERAGE at this campground, so it is impossible to go online and make that useless change. Another caretaker drove by and said he didn't see a problem moving if it was his call. The dude at Brookchar would NOT budge...he wanted his $20 bucks ( I have a senior pass and at worst it would have been $8.00). Told him to stuff it and to contact his manager. He refused. The other caretaker guy drove away and and said he would discuss it with her. Bear in mind, the entire campground had zero reservations for that evening besides us. He returned later to inform me that the manger had "OK'ed" the change for no fee. It is zero fee to change a campsites....zero! Unbelievable,,,,Beware....
Guide to Reserve
Situated at approximately 6,000 feet elevation, Reserve, New Mexico offers high desert camping experiences with dramatic temperature variations between seasons. The surrounding Gila National Forest contains over 3.3 million acres of wilderness with diverse terrain ranging from semi-arid grasslands to dense pine forests. During summer months, afternoon thunderstorms are common, while winter brings significant snowfall at higher elevations.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: At El Caso near Quemado Lake, visitors can enjoy shoreline fishing. "We hiked towards the lake right from camp and it was gorgeous - a little creek meandering through trees and meadows," reports one camper. The area has designated fishing spots accessible within walking distance from campsites.
Wildlife viewing: In the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, campers regularly spot diverse wildlife. According to a visitor at Rainbow Campground, "We enjoyed exploring the miles of scenic forest roads and wildlife viewing. We saw 4 Mexican gray wolves which was very special." The forest is home to elk, deer, and numerous bird species.
Hiking trails: Several unmarked but accessible trails surround the camping areas. "We hiked towards the lake right from camp and it was gorgeous - a little creek meandering through trees and meadows," notes a visitor at El Caso. Most trails are moderate difficulty and require no special permits.
What campers like
Peace and quiet: Many campgrounds in the Reserve area offer secluded camping spots. At Pueblo Park Campground, visitors appreciate the tranquility: "6 mile dirt road that was in good condition passable with a car and trailer. 11 large private sites... Not very busy, 3 out of 11 sites occupied." This campground operates seasonally from April to November.
Natural surroundings: Campers consistently mention the beauty of the forested areas. At Rainbow Campground, "Aspens, pines, and wildlife were all in abundance. Big Lake is a good fishing lake too. The sites have plenty of space, shade, and privacy," states a reviewer. Most campgrounds feature native Ponderosa pines providing natural shade.
Weather conditions: The higher elevation provides relief from summer heat. A Rainbow Campground visitor noted, "It was 115 when we left the big city. Five hours later we found ourselves camped at 9100 feet, enjoying the cool temps in the mid 60's and the passing rain showers." Summer temperatures typically range from 45°F at night to 75°F during the day.
What you should know
Access challenges: Some campgrounds require navigating unpaved roads. A visitor to Pueblo Park reports, "6 mile dirt road that was in good condition passable with a car and trailer." Always check road conditions before traveling, especially during or after rain.
Limited amenities: Most campgrounds offer basic facilities only. At Cottonwood Campground, a reviewer notes, "Small campground not where dirt says, but it's marked with a sign and right along the road. Free, clean pit toilet, didn't see water, picnic tables, good for all except the bigger rigs."
Reservation requirements: While some sites operate on a first-come basis, others require advance planning. At Rainbow Campground, "This is a very popular campground that accommodates all types of rigs. They do have first come first serve sites available, but it is recommended to make reservations at least 4 days in advance."
Tips for camping with families
Safety considerations: Wildlife encounters require proper food storage. At Brook Char Campground, a camper advises, "bears frequent the area so you must lock up all food and trash in your car over night." Always bring bear-resistant containers or use your vehicle for food storage.
Kid-friendly sites: Some campgrounds offer amenities specifically suited for families. "The tent-only campground is small, but the sites are large and have multiple great clearings for tents. Lots of shade and easy paths for walking around the grounds," reports a Brook Char visitor.
Weather preparedness: Temperature fluctuations can be significant. A camper at Brook Char recounts, "Over Memorial Day weekend, we saw highs close to 80 and lows in the high 30s/low 40s." Always pack layers and appropriate sleeping gear for cold nights.
Tips from RVers
Site selection: For RV camping, certain campgrounds offer better accommodation. At Reservation Lake, "There is a loop around the East side with many different sites. There is a host there also. Tables and fire pit at most sites and some within walking distance to lake to fish." Most sites can accommodate rigs up to 25 feet.
Road conditions: Access roads to many campgrounds can be challenging. A Reservation Lake visitor cautions, "The dirt washboard road getting in (45 mins) was enough for me to not love this place." Consider vehicle clearance and towing capabilities before attempting these routes.
Utility limitations: Most glamping in Reserve, New Mexico area offers limited hookups. At Cottonwood Campground, visitors note there's "No sewer, no water hookups, no electric," requiring self-containment and conservation of resources.
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