Best Tent Camping near Salem, NM
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Best Tent Sites Near Salem, NM (5)
1. Railroad Canyon Campground
Mimbres, New Mexico5 Reviews•38 Photos•22 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- ADA Access
- Tents
- Group
- Standard (Tent/RV)
2. Kingston Campground
Hillsboro, New Mexico1 Review•9 SavesSmall campground located along the north side of New Mexico Highway 152, near mile marker 40, near Middle Percha Creek, on the eastern edge of the small town of Kingston, NM.
- Tents
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Trash
- Toilets
3. Lower Gallinas Campground
Mimbres, New Mexico1 Review•1 Save- Pets
- Fires
- Tents
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
5. Gallinas - Lower
Be the first to review!Mimbres, New Mexico•6 SavesLower Gallinas Campground is situated in a tight little canyon and is easily accessed by New Mexico Highway 152. It is approximately 35 miles east of Silver City within the Black Range Mountains.
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- Toilets
Recent Tent Reviews in Salem
363 Reviews of 5 Salem Campgrounds
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Aguirre Spring Recreation Area and Campground
Hidden gem
Stayed in #43. Most sites are uneven and short. BLM recommends nothing more than 23' long. Water available at host site near gate before driving about 4 or 5 mi to campsites. Road IS narrow and winding and steep in place but pave and ONE way (don't turn wrong direction). Toilets were clean and mens toilets all had soft-close lids. I am told womens do not. Campground was clean, great 4 mile loop hike, and other much more strenuous/technical options for mountain climbers. Mountain crags remind me of a mix of Tetons, Patagonia and Sawtooth in Idaho. Great views to Sacramento Mountains to the east (Ruidoso/Cloudcroft area--Sierra Blanca covered in snow early Nov.). White Sands nearby along with White Sands Missile Range Museum). Met some BLM peeps who were very nice, helpful and provided great information re: geology of the area and other points of interest. We brought our own 5 gal of water and were fine for 3 nights.
- BBJ S.
Scout
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.
- KKim G.Ranger
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.
Kara S.
GuideAguirre Spring Recreation Area and Campground
Views and hikes
Great sites with close and clean toilets. We found a few level spots that would work for rooftop tents, but most spots seemed a little rocky and uneven for tents. There is a lovely 4 mile hike that loops up in the mountains by the sites.
- 445trdr435Scout
Las Cruces KOA
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Roy G.
Traveler
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.
- KKim G.Ranger
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.
- iinktingScout
Las Cruces KOA
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jamScoutAguirre Spring Recreation Area and Campground
insights on the Aguirre Spring Recreation Area and Campground
It’s great to hear about the spacious sites and beautiful surroundings that enhance the outdoor experience. Your mention of nearby hiking trails is particularly helpful for those looking to explore. Sprunki
Lisa M.Ranger
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.Ranger
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.
K&S Adventures !.GuideAguirre Spring Recreation Area and Campground
One night at the top!
We stayed with the doggos and our son on a RTT and had a great time other people are camping and might be too loud for your taste but not too much to ruin it. Views are amazing especially from the hikes
- AAndrew M.Ranger
Rockhound State Park Campground
Amazing Stat ePark facilities
Clean, well kept. Great showers and clean bathrooms. Very welcoming host with a lot of information.
Candy P.
LegendLas 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!
- JJo H.Guide
Las Cruces KOA
Best koa I have ever seen
Nice clean site , and facilities. A1.
- SSusan B.Scout
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.Ranger
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.
- DDamian R.Scout
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.
Julie F.Guide
South Monticello — Elephant Butte Lake State Park
Beautiful and quiet.
Great campground. Good size spots with good distance between sites. Ramadas at each site provide precious shade. Lots of trash bins nearby. Long flat trail (bike/walk) starts at the campground. Note that is has a boat launch except there’s no more water in this area.
- Julie F.Guide
South Monticello — Elephant Butte Lake State Park
Primitive site just outside state park campground
Great flat spot with great views. It’s inside the Elephant Butte lake state park, but seems to be a dispersed site. No one around. No amenities. There is a vault toilet maybe a half mile away. There are pay stations around. We had paid for a site on south Monticello campground but came here instead.
Mike H.ScoutHillsboro RV Park
a gem
great rural campground. lake valley ghost town is worth the ride
Loren D.Scout
Siesta RV Park
beautifully maintained
The park itself is beautifully maintained, with lush green spaces and well-manicured sites that offer plenty of room for even the largest RVs. Each site is equipped with full hookups, which made our stay comfortable and convenient. We were particularly impressed with the cleanliness of the facilities, including the restrooms and laundry area, which were always spotless. I also get help from africanmag
Timothy N.Guide
Palomino Campground — Caballo Lake State Park
Great NM State Park
Very clean and well maintained. Staff were very friendly. No shade for the trailer, but the covered picnic table was good. Electric hookup worked. Water was off due to water system maintenance. We were able to fill up at the campground below the dam. Quiet at night, just some road noise from the highway. The lake is great with easy access for kayaking at the boat ramp. We would stay here again.
Shari G.LegendSouth Monticello — Elephant Butte Lake State Park
Beautiful, Remote, & Inexpensive
Situated on the edge of a sprawling reservoir along the Rio Grande river, this park is the perfect place to enjoy the vast landscape of the area. The nearby town of Truth or Consequences, NM is small, but has all the services you might need for food, gas, supplies, or soaking in hot springs.
The campground is well spaced out, each spot has a picnic table with shade/rain structure (I’ll let you guess which purpose gets more use) and nearly all have electricity and water. That means NO generators! The bath house is clean and offers flush toilets, running sinks and warm showers. All sites are reservation only, but you can do that when you get there as there is plenty of LTE cell service. We've never seen this place crowded in the winter months. For what you get at this campground, it’s a bargain at twice the price.
The campground is ideal for solar power, as is the New Mexico weather. We also had no problem connecting with Starlink. Hiking, mountain biking, boating, fishing and all other sorts of desert recreation is available right from the campground. Definitely worth the visit!
- AAndy W.Scout
Dream Catcher RV Park
Escapee Park
Nice level spot, but winds must blow year round in one direction, the trees are actually leaning. Nice check in clerk, but never provided a code to Showers. Locked by the time we tried the doors. Sitting outside at night the winds blew a constant Gasoline Vapor, even filled the RV. Great place for a one night stop, make sure you get the Shower Code!
- LLuis R.Scout
Percha Dam State Park Campground
Great area with shaded areas
Stayed in the open area not at a site . Area I parked had a big area with shaded trees, very quite at night and had no issues with neighbors
Brian and Janet S.GuideCity of Rocks State Park Campground
Unique and affordable
$14 for an RV site with electric and water. Good TMobile service.
They have reservation as well as first come first serve sites.
Amazing volunteers, so knowledgeable and fun to talk to. You could just walk around the rocks and campground or take one of the trails out into the desert landscape. We had our bikes and were not disappointed!
Would absolutely come back.
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