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Best Cabin Camping near Rociada, NM

140 Reviews

Pendaries RV Resort and Agua Piedra Campground offer cabin accommodations near Rociada, New Mexico with varying levels of amenities. Pendaries provides well-maintained cabin facilities with electric hookups, running water, and access to shared bathrooms with showers. Agua Piedra offers more rustic cabin options situated in a forested mountain setting. Both locations include picnic tables and established fire rings at cabin sites. Cabin interiors typically feature basic furnishings with bed platforms or frames. "The campground is rustic but not trashy. Very well kept and maintained. Up in the mountains, cool and picturesque. The bathrooms are the best we have ever seen and the water pressure allows you to take a very nice shower," noted one visitor about Pendaries RV Resort.

Rustic cabins and more developed accommodations are available throughout the region, with several KOA-style cabins found at Las Vegas/New Mexico KOA Journey and Santa Fe KOA. These furnished cabins typically include beds, small tables, and basic electrical outlets. Most cabins accommodate 2-4 people, with larger family units available at select locations. Reservations are recommended, particularly during summer months when Agua Piedra Campground operates (May 25 to September 3). Many properties allow pets in cabins for additional fees. According to a camper at Las Vegas KOA: "Spots are close to each other but overall pretty nice for the night. Electricity and water at the site, WiFi, good cell service and friendly staff."

Most cabin rentals provide beds without linens, requiring guests to bring their own bedding, pillows, and towels. Kitchen facilities vary significantly between locations—Pendaries offers access to running water and electricity suitable for small appliances, while more rustic cabins have only basic amenities. Several campgrounds maintain on-site markets, including Pendaries RV Resort and the KOA properties, where campers can purchase firewood, ice, and basic provisions. For more substantial grocery needs, the town of Las Vegas (New Mexico) offers the closest full-service stores. Cabin guests should bring flashlights, drinking water containers, and appropriate seasonal clothing as mountain temperatures can fluctuate significantly between day and night.

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Best Cabin Sites Near Rociada, New Mexico (12)

    1. Pendaries RV Resort

    4 Reviews
    Rociada, NM
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (505) 454-8304

    "The campground is rustic but not trashy.  Very well kept and maintained.  Up in the mountains, cool and picturesque.  Very much worth the cost.  "

    "Wonderful pull through sites with plenty of space!"

    2. Agua Piedra Campground

    10 Reviews
    Llano, NM
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 245-6521

    $40 / night

    "Tent camped at this location in the middle of September (a week before closing). Very beautiful place to watch the leaves change, trailheads close by and picnic tables at each site."

    "Nice shaded/wooded area for primitive tent camping with plenty of space to spread out."

    3. Las Vegas/New Mexico KOA Journey

    15 Reviews
    Las Vegas, NM
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (505) 454-0180

    $45 - $75 / night

    "Clean shower and common areas with a homemade breakfast available too! It’s off season but the core functions are solid so I could see another stop here to soak in the sun and the pool."

    "It has 60 RV Spots with hookups, 2 tent areas and some cabins. A playground, pool (closed due to Covid), dog run area and volleyball."

    4. Santa Fe KOA

    29 Reviews
    Glorieta, NM
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (505) 466-1419

    "Super clean Polite staff Firewood available Brand new playground 20 min from Santa Fe Showers / bathrooms 30/50 amp Fenced dog parks/fire pit areas fenced for pets Lots of space between units"

    "We did not get a tent spot but opted for a small trailer site with electric and water. Our spot was near the bathhouse but not too close."

    5. Rancheros de Santa Fe

    26 Reviews
    Eldorado at Santa Fe, NM
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (505) 466-3482

    "Just a short drive to the outskirts of Santa Fe in mountain country we found our campground, Rancheros de Santa Fe."

    "This is a pretty sprawling campground, with all kinds of sites(tent only, large sites with only 30 amp service, some sites with full hook up, others with just water& electric and a few water only."

    6. Los Sueños de Santa Fe RV Park & Campground

    13 Reviews
    Santa Fe, NM
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (505) 473-1949

    $43 - $65 / night

    "This was a great location to explore the city and the staff was really nice.  The bathrooms are clean and the laundry facility is nice as well. "

    "Perhaps their roadside sign had recently blown down? It was hard to see, but a fine stay."

    7. Trailer Ranch RV Resort

    11 Reviews
    Santa Fe, NM
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (505) 471-9970

    "I am here to do some work, so privacy was necessary. Laundry room and machines are excellent and CLEAN. Bathrooms too :) Bathrooms are really the most important."

    "Very clean well managed park. Location can’t be beat. Bus stops right in front of entrance for a 15 minute bus ride to downtown historic area. Sites are well spaced. Lots of trees for shade."

    8. Glorieta

    1 Review
    Glorieta, NM
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (505) 757-6121

    9. Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa

    15 Reviews
    Ojo Caliente, NM
    48 miles
    Website
    +1 (505) 583-2233

    $40 - $60 / night

    "We wanted spot 17 but it was booked so we got spot 11, which had some privacy as well. As others have mentioned, the hookups are on the opposite side but they will lend you extensions if you need."

    "Campground is rustic. Water and electric only. They do have a dump station but it is an extra cost. Sites were small and some hookups are in strange places."

    10. Sierra Bonita Cabins & RV Park

    1 Review
    Ocate, NM
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 387-5508
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140 Reviews of 12 Rociada Campgrounds

  • Steve & Ashley G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 16, 2019

    Agua Piedra Campground

    Great Northern New Mexico Camp

    We stayed at this site on the way back to Texas from our Colorado trip this summer. This is a great National Forest Campground south of Taos in the Carson Forest. The campground is just off the highway and situated in a beautiful mountain pine forest and next to a great trout stream. You have great shade during the hotter summer months. It’s far enough away from the highway that you don’t hear the traffic. It has a huge meadow and group camp site which look fantastic. The individual sites have some privacy between the sites and come equipped with fire pits and picnic tables. We made a reservation but the camp had a number of open sites in the peak summer season. The highlight here is the proximity of great hiking to nearby lakes and fishing in the trout stream. They had great facilities including clean pit toilets and some historic log cabins. They have a camp host and the sites accommodate tents and smaller vans and campers. I would give this another visit on our next trip to NM.

  • Crystal C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 15, 2018

    Rancheros de Santa Fe

    Short drive to quaint campground from Santa Fe

    We were very excited on our first night to settle into our campsite after a long day of adventuring. Just a short drive to the outskirts of Santa Fe in mountain country we found our campground, Rancheros de Santa Fe.

    Upon entry the staff was very friendly and welcoming and we felt like this would be a great place to call home away from home.

    The campsites were laid out well with room between campers and because it was the end of a weekend, they were not entirely at capacity which made for a pleasant sense of space in the great outdoors.

    Our campsite was positioned in the "high road" tent site area which is a primitive campsite without additional amenities. Each campsite has a fire ring and also a picnic table for campers to utilize and a pad site for tents slightly raises from ground level.

    It made for a beautiful night sleep under the chilly New Mexico skies.

    By morning we ventured up to the public showers and restrooms which were clean and had amazon water pressure and hot water to set the morning in motion perfectly.

    The facility also offers a pool and theater room during summer months so while we didn't get to take advantage we were excited to know upon return we would have these features available.

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    Overall we give this campground a 4 of 5 Bunniea! The only things we noticed which kept it from a 5 were the lack of wifi reach in the back sections of the campground, wouldn't have been a big deal but cell service in the off grid location was also patchy so the wifi would have been handy. And the pad site was not designed for a tent quite our size. Our tent is a 12x8 and had a little side hang on on the 12 foot end.

  • cal K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 1, 2023

    Santa Fe KOA

    Little bit of a hard stay

    I stayed at a camping cabin. I’d been car camping for a month and had stayed at a camping cabin at las cruces Koa and loved it. This cabin has a heater that was not able to keep the cabin warm - it was really cold maybe 15 at night and I could not get rid of a chill all night even though I was bundled up. Then in the morning I went to close the door and the door handle broke locking me out. Luckily I had my dog and car keys but no one was in office yet and it was bitter cold. They let me cancel my next night and did offer a free night but didn’t refund the money I spent. Loved Santa Fe tho the food and coffee are Amazing!!!

  • Karen B.
    Jul. 19, 2020

    Rancheros de Santa Fe

    Good location

    The RV Park is about 20 minutes from the old town shops and restaurants so it’s a good location not far off the highway. Grocery is close and nice. Site was good, could have used leveling and more gravel (some sites better than ours). Privacy was good with trees and bushes between sites. We were thankful for the shade trees and fire pit. Picnic table was a little shabby. Pool was closed probably due to COVID-19? They have a store with a few items that was open 8-12 and 4:00-8:00. Laundry room needed cleaning and updating. The reason I can only give this place three stars is the condition of the bathroom and shower area. Needs a good deep cleaning (I recommend a power washer). It also needs updating and painting but if it was clean that would not matter so much. Bugs and hair on the floor and con webs in the stalls. The fan looked like it had never been cleaned. Walls and door definitely need paint. I would also recommend taking the bars off the windows and cleaning them to make it look more inviting. Wish I could give it a higher rating, it has potential.

  • sThe Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 17, 2023

    Santa Fe KOA

    Fun KOA - clean & good for kids

    Super clean Polite staff Firewood available Brand new playground 20 min from Santa Fe Showers / bathrooms 30/50 amp Fenced dog parks/fire pit areas fenced for pets Lots of space between units

  • Dave E.
    Nov. 6, 2021

    Las Vegas/New Mexico KOA Journey

    Good service

    The whole crew seemed to be experienced. friendly, accommodating and right on top of operations. Clean shower and common areas with a homemade breakfast available too! It’s off season but the core functions are solid so I could see another stop here to soak in the sun and the pool.

  • T
    Jan. 23, 2018

    Santa Fe KOA

    Romantic Tent for Two Please

    My husband had the great idea of tent camping just the two of us. Up to this point our tent camping adventures were reserved for grandbaby time. But I said What the hey! Let's do it. I wanted somewhere cooler than home. The Santa Fe area had plenty to keep us busy for the week.

    We did not get a tent spot but opted for a small trailer site with electric and water. Our spot was near the bathhouse but not too close. Each site has native trees and plants, so everyone has privacy. The site had a nice flat spot for the tent, picnic table, fire pit and grill. We had more than enough room to set up our awning for a dining area. We loved our little spot for the week.

    The bathhouse was clean and very nice. New tile and fixtures. It was a little small for the size of the campground.

    They have plenty of activities there for everyone and in the evening it is very quiet.

  • Jean C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 1, 2020

    Santa Fe KOA

    Compact campground with pull thru sites

    Stopped by this KOA to see what it offered for possible future stays. It's a compact campground that provides pull through sites as well as back-in and tent sites. They offer everything from 50 amp electric to cable TV. Sites are clean and neat. There's a dog park for your pets. Bathrooms are clean with hot showers. They have cabins available as well.

    Great location for exploring Sandra Fe, Bandelier, and other national monuments.

  • Jennie R.
    Aug. 31, 2016

    Las Vegas/New Mexico KOA Journey

    Top notch beauty, but needs some work

    The Las Vegas, NM KOA was one of the prettiest KOA settings I have seen. It is a stunning location, and the town of Las Vegas is charming. The owners are were kind and helpful. That being said, this property is tired and in need of some maintenance and love. Our camping cabin needed chinking, I could see light through the logs. Happily there was a heater for the cold rainy night. The shower house was in great need of an update. Breakfast was delicious, but really slow as there was only one kind gentleman doing the cooking and there were several groups to feed. Some people cancelled their orders and left rather than staying to eat.

    All that said, I would stay here again. The people were kind, the cost was reasonable, and it still beats a tent in the rain when passing through on a long road trip. And as I said at that start - it is beautiful. My kids loved the playground.

    This was our base of operations for a visit to Fort Union National Historic Site.

Guide to Rociada

Cabin camping near Rociada, New Mexico offers unique experiences at elevations between 7,000-8,000 feet in the southern Sangre de Cristo mountains. The area features dramatic temperature shifts with summer days reaching the 80s while nighttime temperatures can drop into the 40s. Winter access to several cabin locations requires 4-wheel drive vehicles, particularly after snowfall.

What to do

Hiking to Indian Lake: Agua Piedra Campground serves as an excellent base for accessing the Pecos Wilderness trail system. "There is a trail head with 2 trails, one atv accessible and one hiking/horse that goes up to Indian Lake. Beautiful views and about 1200' elevation change," notes one visitor at Agua Piedra Campground.

Hot springs soaking: Take a day trip to nearby mineral springs for relaxation. "We spent one whole day at the spa and was given a discount on its entrance price while staying at the RV park," shares a camper from Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa, which is about 90 minutes from Rociada.

Mountain biking: The surrounding forest roads and trails offer excellent biking terrain. "We hiked to the abandoned turquoise mine and took in the views from atop the hill," reports a visitor at Pendaries RV Resort, highlighting accessible adventure options directly from cabin sites.

What campers like

Mountain climate: The higher elevation provides welcome relief during summer months. "Up in the mountains, cool and picturesque," notes a reviewer about the natural setting at Pendaries RV Resort.

Stargazing opportunities: Clear mountain nights offer spectacular viewing conditions. "At night, when everyone is settling, with a clear sky, you get an amazing view of the stars," shares a camper at Agua Piedra Campground.

Privacy between sites: Many cabins feature natural separation from neighboring units. "The campsites are small yet private due to the wonderful shrubbery and small trees," reports a visitor at Rancheros de Santa Fe, which has similar vegetation patterns to Rociada area campgrounds.

What you should know

Potable water limitations: Some cabins have limited drinking water access. "Water was not available" and "Water onsite is listed as potable but smells and tastes so strongly of sulphur that it cannot be tolerated for drinking or cooking. Make sure to haul in water," advise two different visitors about Agua Piedra.

Cell service gaps: Connectivity is unreliable throughout the mountain region. "Zero cell service" and "You can drive 10 minutes away to Sipapu ski resort to use free wifi at the cafe" note visitors about connectivity at Agua Piedra Campground.

Seasonal operations: Many cabin facilities close during winter months. "We stayed at this site on the way back to Texas from our Colorado trip this summer," mentions a visitor about timing their stay at Agua Piedra, which operates from late May to early September.

Tips for camping with families

Trail accessibility: Look for cabin locations with beginner-friendly hiking paths. "Trail to Indian Lake is an easy hike of 2.5 Miles each way and perfect for families or hikers with the need for low-impact trails," recommends a visitor to Agua Piedra Campground.

Proximity to swimming: During summer months, water access provides welcome recreation. "There is an awesome swimming hole just a few miles west on Hwy 518 past Sipapu Ski & Summer Resort—worth the short drive!" suggests a family camper at Agua Piedra.

River fishing opportunities: Cabin locations near streams offer fishing without leaving the campground. "River runs along the camp for fishing, and they were catching fish," observes a visitor at Agua Piedra about the on-site angling opportunities.

Tips from RVers

Leveling challenges: Mountain terrain creates uneven surfaces at many sites. "Tent camping area in woods is not level so there will be some incline. Important for those with circulatory issues," warns a camper at Las Vegas/New Mexico KOA Journey.

Winter driving conditions: Access roads can become difficult after snow. "We were hit by a blizzard driving through the I-25 pass from Santa Fe to Denver and had to take refuge in the KOA Las Vegas, NM for 2 nights," shares an RVer who had to adjust travel plans due to weather.

Road quality considerations: Forest service roads leading to some cabin sites require careful driving. "The road was not well maintained, but it wasn't really a problem," notes a visitor about access to Agua Piedra Campground.

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