Best Glamping near Ruidoso Downs, NM

Twin Spruce RV Park houses upscale glamping accommodations in Ruidoso, including yurts and luxury cabins with modern amenities. The property features electric hookups, picnic tables, and fire rings for an elevated outdoor experience while maintaining comfort. Guests appreciate the well-maintained facilities, including showers, toilets, and trash service. The park's location on Highway 70 provides convenient access to Ruidoso's attractions while offering a peaceful retreat. A visitor noted, "We stayed here in January and the stay was wonderful. We were greeted by friendly and helpful hosts. Nice office with couches and a book/DVD lending library."

The glamping sites at Bonito Hollow RV Park & Campground provide a perfect base for exploring the natural beauty surrounding Ruidoso Downs. Located on State Highway 37 in Alto, this resort offers glamping accommodations with access to hiking trails and outdoor recreation. The Rio Bonito flows alongside the campground, creating a serene backdrop for safari-style accommodations. Guests can enjoy amenities including a sand volleyball court, horseshoe pits, and an enclosed dog run. According to a camper, "This campground has it all. Beautiful surroundings, not far from downtown shopping in Ruidoso, most helpful hosts on site." The park maintains quiet hours from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m., ensuring a peaceful glamping experience.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico (19)

    1. Bonito Hollow RV Park & Campground

    8 Reviews
    Ruidoso, NM
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 336-4325

    $40 - $54 / night

    "Beautiful surroundings, not far from downtown shopping in Ruidoso, most helpful hosts on site. My husband was not in the best of health when we went."

    "I was looking to get away from the heat in Albuquerque and maybe even do a little fishing. I picked a site next to the upper river (Rio Bonito)."

    2. Fort Stanton Cave Campground

    8 Reviews
    Capitan, NM
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 322-0030

    "No facilities just rock fire pits. Lots of access to trails (hiking, biking, and horse access only)."

    "No electricity water or sewer but trash toilets and privacy. Would be hot in high summer and cold right now end of November but if you have a generator and can be off the grid what a cute place to be."

    3. Twin Spruce RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Ruidoso Downs, NM
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 257-4310

    "There is a pool in the summer and an area for breakfast. Our stay in January was wonderful. You can also refill your propane on site. We would come back here any time !"

    4. Along The River RV Park & Campground

    4 Reviews
    Ruidoso, NM
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 336-4444

    "Best rv campsite in the area clean and spacious sites , access to the River, firewood for sale and friendly owners. We have camped here the last 3 years and we love this place."

    5. Halls Hideaway RV Park

    1 Review
    Ruidoso Downs, NM
    3 miles
    +1 (575) 258-4263

    "Awesome tent site, Beautiful ponderosa pines , very clean bathrooms an showers !!!! Awesome Owners they live on camp site!!!"

    6. Moonflower Meadows RV Resort

    3 Reviews
    Lincoln, NM
    13 miles
    Website

    "The campground is surrounded by fields with a creek bed on the back side and horses on another. It was very quiet and dark enough at night to see the stars light up the sky."

    "This RV resort is hidden away near Ruidoso and adjacent to Lincoln National Forest.  Small and quiet away from the traffic but close enough to all the sights and attractions in the area.  "

    7. Cedar Creek (sam Tobias)

    2 Reviews
    Ruidoso, NM
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 257-4095

    $40 - $125 / night

    "they have electricity and cover area for"

    8. Three Rivers Campground

    6 Reviews
    Nogal, NM
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (505) 257-4095

    "It was also super quiet since it was so far away from the road. The actual camp was in the trees and great views of the surrounding mountains. Each spot has a table, fire pit, and gazebo."

    "Good little camp ground..stow your food away from tent had a bear visit while there..also the road getting there is prone to flash floods"

    9. Little Creek RV Park

    1 Review
    Ruidoso, NM
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 336-4044

    10. Alamogordo / White Sands KOA

    37 Reviews
    Alamogordo, NM
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 562-3452

    "In direct contrast to the White Sands backcountry camping which offers absolutely zero thrills and access to luxuries, the White Sand KOA is a great place to stay for those wanting some of the comforts"

    "Bathroom ✅ Showers (small stalls) ✅ Laundry ✅ Store on site ✅ Nice privacy walls ✅

    It’s very close to white sands main gate. The staff was very friendly and the campground was clean and manacured."

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  • Jeff V.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 3, 2025

    Oliver Lee Memorial State Park Campground

    Not for the 4th of July, unless you just escaped Hell

    Oddly this popped up in my feed as a late 4th of July choice.  Good God, no.  I like heat and live in New Mexico.  Northern new Mexico, in the mountains, where no one needs air conditioning. 

    Cooler times of the year, like mid-winter, I do recommend the area, particularly Dog Canyon, a great winter or early spring hike. 

    But for mid-summer?  No, unless you're an infernal demon it's a bit warm those months.

  • S
    May. 27, 2019

    The Camp @ Cloudcroft RV Park

    They think of everything!

    We love Royce and the Camp @ Cloudcroft. We started out coming here NYE. We stayed in the teardrop camper — so cold outside but the teardrop was warm and cozy. Since then we’ve been back several times! They have new beautifully renovated shower houses. They have a Yurt with all you could ever think of as well as a pop up trailer (amazing king size bed). When you rent these, you basically can come with clothes and food. They think of everything else from utensils, grills, stoves, linens, seasonings ... even a deck of cards! There’s WiFi throughout the campground. They also have RV spaces and tent areas. Super super nice staff (Sissy and her pup Mickey). Can’t recommend this place enough and we can’t wait to get back to our home away from home!!

  • Naythin H.
    Jun. 17, 2021

    The Camp @ Cloudcroft RV Park

    Amazing

    I had I great time including my family the place was so nice everyone there was respectful and friendly I slept in the wall tent and omg it was so warm we went when it got down to 32 degrees so it was nice for the heater and heated blankets they also had a nice creek with trees and trees by far the best for a weekend nights .

  • S
    Aug. 13, 2019

    Bonito Hollow RV Park & Campground

    Perfect in every way

    This campground has it all. Beautiful surroundings, not far from downtown shopping in Ruidoso, most helpful hosts on site. My husband was not in the best of health when we went. The hosts helped him set up, with them doing the majority of the work, in the rain. The campground is pet friendly, has an enclosed run where you can take them off the leash for a bit, also has several locations with poop bags available. This seems to be a super secure location as hosts are on duty 24/7. No one comes into the campground without stopping at the office and checking in, anyone failing to do this, will be followed in and information gathered or asked to leave. Sites, once vacated are gone over with a fine tooth comb to make sure Nothing is left behind, the fire pits are cleaned, and everything is in order for the next camper. There are horseshoe pits and sand volleyball available for entertainment. Showers and laundry facilities are available and kept super clean. Rio Bonito flows along the side of the campground

  • L
    Oct. 22, 2021

    Oliver Lee Memorial State Park Campground

    Great location! Super clean

    The campground is located in the Oliver Lee State Park, with access on paved roads. There is a dump and water fill station at the entrance. Many sites have electric and water. All have picnic tables, fire rings/grills, but no shade. The Comfort Station is well kept and clean, with running hot and cold water in showers and sinks. Toilets have running water. It’s very quiet in the night so you can enjoy the sound of night creatures. Sadly, although there is electricity at the sites, generators are run at times tearing up the silence and tranquility. Hiking trails are accessible from the campground, a strenuous treck into Dog Canyon and an easy Nature trail. The park is only twenty minutes from White Sands National Park. Great experience! I would come back here any time!

  • J
    Jul. 7, 2023

    Bonito Hollow RV Park & Campground

    Nice park, friendly hosts

    I was looking to get away from the heat in Albuquerque and maybe even do a little fishing. I picked a site next to the upper river (Rio Bonito). The water was clear and moving, but no sign of any fish. The river is more of a creek (expected for New Mexico), but still pretty. It was barely visible from my camp, but just a short hike away. No ATT or Verizon cell service at my site, but I did find a weak signal up near the office. The wifi was a struggle. It was barely adequate the first day, but absolutely miserable the second day. I could easily connect to their router, but constantly got an error of “no internet service” and had to log off and on several times. I had limited shade at my site, but thankfully the AC kept the trailer cool enough, as it was nearly 90 degrees outside. The hosts were very nice and the park is kept pretty clean. No tents allowed, though.

  • Crystal C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 30, 2019

    Alamogordo / White Sands KOA

    Desert Oasis Fun For All Ages

    In direct contrast to the White Sands backcountry camping which offers absolutely zero thrills and access to luxuries, the White Sand KOA is a great place to stay for those wanting some of the comforts of home. Located about 10 minutes from White Sands this campground is in a great location for a run to the store, a meal at one of the great local restaurants or a trip to some of the other area attractions.

    While visiting here I noticed there were plenty of options for RV campers, something lacking at the White Sands itself. But RV camping is not all created equal, and this one by far surpasses other area options. Sites were latge enough even for the largest of rigs but also offered smaller sites for someone traveling a bit lighter like myself.

    Tent row seemed to be a very popular options and while the sites here were a bit closer together there was still plenty of room to move around.

    The hosts were extremely friendly and welcoming. The restrooms were private and very well throught creating a feeling of being at home while on the road. There was even a small store located on property with goodies and merchandise to commemorate your trip to the area.

    This place really has the family in mind with a pool, playground and game room which will leave a smile on the faces of even the smallest guests.

    Tips:

    • Go check out the New Mexico Space Museum where you can find the first primate launched into space's memorial, some awesome space rockets and tons of information that will leave your head in space.
    • Take a trip out to the White Sands only a short 10 minute drive from camp and spend the day sledding down the cool white dunes.
  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 5, 2023

    Oliver Lee Memorial State Park Campground

    Great spot with beautiful views

    Stayed here last month and loved it so much we had to come back! Camp hosts Bob and Donna are helpful and welcoming - they have lots of sleds to borrow if you want to take a trip to the dunes for some fun. No sewer at the site but dump station is easy to access. Good shower facilities. Site #41 is our absolute favorite - huge, 2 level site with lots of room for our son to play. Nice cement table, fire pit and gravel tent pad as well. Nestled next to the mountains but full sun during the day which is great for us since we have solar panels and no electric at the site. Some walk in sites available if you don’t have a reservation - first come, first served. Always see a combination of campers, rvs, tents and vans. Peaceful with gorgeous views.

  • Joe D.
    Jun. 30, 2021

    Oliver Lee Memorial State Park Campground

    Great views and close to town

    Reservation camp ground about 15-20 min from Alamogordo. Great views, although a little windy at night since you're right up against the mountains. Bathrooms were clean and the pull in spots are nicely spaced out, so it's nice and chill. They also have quiet hours from 10p-7a daily. Office was closed when I was there (Monday) so I can't speak to the staff, but the campground looked pretty well maintained.

    There are two trails if you want to hike. One is flat and goes through the canyon for about a mile and a half. The other is basically straight up for 5 miles - I didn't try that one :) - but I imagine the views are great if you can swing it.

    The only complaint about this campground (which can't be fixed) is the flies. So. Many. Flies. They're everywhere and they are impossible to deter no matter how many times you swat them. It's insane. Maybe it was the time of year (late June) but it made tent camping pretty tough at times. If you're in an RV/camper I imagine it wouldn't be quite as bad for you.


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