Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Salem, NM

Are you planning a camping trip to Salem with your dog? We've got you covered. Find the best information on pet-friendly campsites and dispersed camping near Salem, including sites, reviews, and tips for getting the most out of your camping experience. Each pet-friendly campsite offers quick access to one or more of Salem's most popular destinations.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Salem, NM (70)

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421 Reviews of 70 Salem Campgrounds


  • Teresa T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Desert Cove — Elephant Butte Lake State Park
    Dec. 5, 2024

    Desert Cove — Elephant Butte Lake State Park

    Desert Cove is actually a campground and also dispersed camping area

    This is a very nicely spaced campground. Can't really see the water from here but the sites have water and electric. The bathroom was being worked on so not open during the visit and the water level is at like 5 % capacity but there are lots of places to walk and bike and camping here in the winter provides very livable temperatures.

  • 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.

  • Teresa T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Upper Gallinas Campground
    Nov. 29, 2024

    Upper Gallinas Campground

    Strip along the road

    This is the most exposed of the campgrounds to the road. Nice and close to get to a picnic table but I'd stay at one of the others before staying here.

  • Teresa T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Railroad Canyon Campground
    Nov. 29, 2024

    Railroad Canyon Campground

    Nice campground

    Of the handful of formal places to camp, this is very small but very nice. Trees, a decent hike on a maintained trail. Only a few spots to take but cute if you get one.

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Quail Run — Elephant Butte Lake State Park
    Nov. 16, 2024

    Quail Run — Elephant Butte Lake State Park

    EB St Pk is great, More sheltered area

    I love the Elephant Butte State Park and have stayed around 4 times. February 2024 I spent a week there in my small travel trailer. It can be quite windy in Feb/Mar so before booking I called the park office ans asked which campground might be more wind sheltered. They suggested Quail Run so that is what I booked. It was more out of the wind and a very nice, less exposed area. /bear in mind, the excellent prices are ending for 2025 and will be considerably more. I plan to spend a few days there in Dec before the prices go up.

  • KThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Little Vineyard RV Park
    Nov. 14, 2024

    Little Vineyard RV Park

    Some amenities but dated

    We stopped here for an unplanned overnight. It is ok. Friendly staff. Clean but dated bathrooms. Took 5 minutes to get hot water in the women’s shower and the water stream was very small. No space between rigs. Lots of people driving out late and early. Think some folks must live here and be heading off to work. Big clubhouse area with a library. Also indoor pool. Didn’t use these facilities. There is a laundry but we did not check it out. Reasonable price but we wouldn’t choose to stay here again.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Patricia N.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from City of Rocks State Park Campground
    Sep. 23, 2024

    City of Rocks State Park Campground

    Fun place especially for kids

    Our grandsons loved this place. We went without reservations so there was no open place but they allow the overflow to camp in the group sites if they are empty.

    You can spend hours exploring all the rocks. 

    With reservations you can get a spot with power but they are closer together. We were very happy with the great place we had. Would love to go again.

  • D
    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.



Guide to Salem

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  • Which is the most popular dog-friendly campsite near Salem, NM?

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

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