Best Glamping near San Antonio, NM

Turquoise Trail Campground and Trailer Ranch RV Resort house some of New Mexico's most distinctive glamping accommodations near San Antonio, New Mexico. The glamping options at Turquoise Trail showcase well-appointed canvas structures nestled among pine and fir trees, offering a perfect balance between nature and comfort. All glamping units come equipped with real beds, linens, electricity, and private outdoor spaces. Trailer Ranch glamping pods feature climate control systems, USB charging stations, and rustic-modern décor elements. The campgrounds are located at elevations around 7100 feet, providing cooler temperatures during summer months and spectacular night sky views. According to a camper, "Great spot not too far from Albuquerque, very peaceful and quaint. Friendly staff and dog friendly, all nestled in the pine and fur trees."

Little Dancing Horse Ranch and Scaramanga Ranch provide unique glamping experiences with special features that enhance outdoor stays. Little Dancing Horse offers geodesic domes with panoramic windows allowing guests to stargaze directly from their beds, while Scaramanga Ranch provides safari-style canvas accommodations with private decks overlooking the high desert landscape. Both properties maintain hiking trails directly from the glamping sites, connecting to broader regional trail systems. The surrounding area features attractions like the Sandia Mountains, accessible via tram or hiking trails, and Petroglyph National Monument, which displays ancient rock carvings. One visitor noted, "There's nothing to dislike here. Plenty of children, dogs, and the usual traveler. I've seen business men with laptops, who are sick of hotels, and city folk with pop up cabins. Everyone is always happy here."

Best Glamping Sites Near San Antonio, New Mexico (12)

    1. Albuquerque KOA Journey

    47 Reviews
    Monticello, NM
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (505) 296-2729

    "Staff was friendly. Past reviews mentioned that this KOA was in a terrible neighborhood, but it didn’t seem so bad to us and we had no incidents. CG is gated and staffed 24/7."

    "Very tidy, no trash. Nice pull through sites with rock "yards". Bathrooms were clean, staff was friendly. Thr highway noise didn't even bother us. Thanks Albuquerque KOA!"

    2. Turquoise Trail Campground

    33 Reviews
    Cibola National Forest and Grasslands, NM
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (505) 281-2005

    "they have a dishwashing stations and two bathhouses. The lady at the front desk was helpful and extremely nice. There is a store really close by also!"

    "CAMPGROUND REVIEW: Turquoise Trail Campground, Cedar Crest, NM Turquoise Trail Campground is a small privately owned campground located five miles north of I-40 off Route 14 (exit 175) just outside"

    3. Albuquerque North / Bernalillo KOA

    14 Reviews
    Bernalillo, NM
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 562-3616

    "This is a civilized campground located just a few minutes north of Albuquerque. Amenities include a camp store and laundry room."

    "Staff are friendly, there is laundry and Wi-Fi on site, and the campground connects to a brewery a short walk away!"

    4. Little Dancing Horse Ranch

    1 Review
    Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM
    23 miles
    Website

    $45 - $68 / night

    "We ended up staying during a rainy weekend, and my tiny Prius C made it up and down the trail twice, albeit very slowly."

    5. Santa Fe KOA

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

    "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."

    "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"

    6. Rancheros de Santa Fe

    26 Reviews
    Eldorado at Santa Fe, NM
    42 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."

    7. Red Canyon Campground

    8 Reviews
    Mountainair, NM
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (505) 847-2990

    "The site itself is in a really nice area with lots of pine trees and direct trail access."

    "There are nice fire pits and picnic spots. However, though there are bathrooms at the location, they are really smelly and flies surround them."

    8. Vista Linda Campground — Santa Fe National Forest

    18 Reviews
    Jemez Springs, NM
    47 miles
    +1 (575) 829-3535

    $20 / night

    "Each camp site has a grill, a fire pit, and a canopy which was perfect to set up our hammocks in. There is a small stream that runs through the campground, which claims to have fish, mainly trout!"

    "We only stayed for one night but we enjoyed this location! The surrounding views were fantastic. Walking along the Jemez River was a great evening activity."

    9. Trailer Ranch RV Resort

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

    "Restaurants are near-by and be sure to try Tortilla Flats. Showers and toilets are a close walk away and are kept clean by friendly staff. There is a laundry and lines to hang up your clothes."

    "Laundry room and machines are excellent and CLEAN. Bathrooms too :) Bathrooms are really the most important. You absolutely must be here by 5pm as they close at 5:30pm. No kids."

    10. Scaramanga Ranch

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    Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (424) 279-4370

    $45 - $65 / night

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Glamping Reviews near San Antonio, NM

186 Reviews of 12 San Antonio Campgrounds


  • 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.

  • 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

  • Kayla M.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 31, 2019

    Turquoise Trail Campground

    Loved it!

    Enjoyed the site! They had RV, cabins and tent camp sites. My friend and I are tent campers and there was more than enough space for the vehicle and both our tents. They have showers (limited to 5 mins but better than nothing!), they have a dishwashing stations and two bathhouses. The lady at the front desk was helpful and extremely nice. There is a store really close by also! They have charcoal grills at the tent sites and one communal fire pit. We paid about $20. Would absolutely go back again! The sad part is the museum is closed due to lack of funding 😭

  • Alex M.
    Jun. 16, 2022

    Albuquerque North / Bernalillo KOA

    Excellent urban camping

    This is a civilized campground located just a few minutes north of Albuquerque. Amenities include a camp store and laundry room. I arrived without a reservation and was able to find a nice tent site with plenty of shade and wooden fences on three sides for privacy. Water and electricity were also available at my site.

    This being an urban campground, there was some traffic noise from nearby roads and freeways. However, the campground quieted down at night and I slept well. The bathrooms were very well appointed, and required a code to enter.

  • Dave V.
    Sep. 4, 2018

    Turquoise Trail Campground

    Clean and close to the mountains and Albuquerque

    CAMPGROUND REVIEW: Turquoise Trail Campground, Cedar Crest, NM

    Turquoise Trail Campground is a small privately owned campground located five miles north of I-40 off Route 14 (exit 175) just outside the east side of Albuquerque. Tucked along the base of the Sandia mountains, at 6940’ elevation. http://www.turquoisetrailcampground.com/

    There is plenty of visible signage to guide you down Snowline Dr into the campground.

    As you approach the office/museum on the right, the RV/Camper loop is visible on the left (which appeared full). Behind the office building are two tent loops (upper and lower). There are two very clean bathroom/showerhouses located between the office and tent loops. A laundry room and dishwashing sink is located at the back of the office building. *This is also the only water access for the tent loops.

    RV sites have full hookups. Tent sites have only a leveled, gravel tent pad, picnic table and standing grill. Only stove fires were permitted at our visit due to open fire restrictions.

    Tent sites are separated by scrub brush, which offered partial privacy between most sites, but you will hear your neighbors. The outer tent sites back up to a residential area, with a fence separating. Bring earplugs for undisturbed sleeping, as road noise from Route 14 can be heard, along with local dogs randomly in the distance.

    At $20 a night, the campground is convenient and sufficiently met our needs as we traveled west on a tight itinerary.

    Shower tokens are provided with your nightly fee. Each token gives you 7 minutes of shower time.

    There is plenty to do nearby, with bike trails and hiking trails…though nothing of particular interest in the campground itself.

    The bustling city of Albuquerque is the next exit west, so you are still very close to shopping, eateries, and nightlife.

  • Rebecca H.
    May. 2, 2021

    Albuquerque KOA Journey

    Serviceable RV Park with clean bathrooms

    The campground was pretty much a large parking lot, with rows of RVs. Our reservation said we would have a fire ring or grill but were told the one nearby was just for tent campers. There was a communal propane grill, and propane available for purchase, but the store was already closed when we realized the situation. A fire ban prevented us from using our own charcoal grill. On the plus side, my kids enjoyed a game of mini golf, the bathrooms were clean and staff friendly.

  • GThe Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 10, 2023

    Trailer Ranch RV Resort

    Super clean in town adults only rv park

    Convenient bus service into a busy downtown Santa Fe was helpful as parking can be a problem. Restaurants are near-by and be sure to try Tortilla Flats. Showers and toilets are a close walk away and are kept clean by friendly staff. There is a laundry and lines to hang up your clothes. Traffic noise is the payment for being in-town Santa Fe.

  • Jillian P.
    Jun. 12, 2018

    Vista Linda Campground — Santa Fe National Forest

    Vista Linda

    My friends and I came here over Memorial Day weekend, I really enjoyed the campground and area. The campground is in a valley nestled between beautiful deep red striped mountains. Each camp site has a grill, a fire pit, and a canopy which was perfect to set up our hammocks in. There is a small stream that runs through the campground, which claims to have fish, mainly trout! There are two tiny cities nearby, one with a wonderful historical site (I highly recommend), and nice neat little shops. There’s two hot springs, two waterfalls, a fishing o lake a few miles away. I would enjoy coming here again anytime!

  • A
    Dec. 28, 2021

    Turquoise Trail Campground

    Great spot

    Great spot to car camp for the night. I definitely appreciated the HOT , running water and nicely kept bathroom.


Guide to San Antonio

Camping options near San Antonio, New Mexico range from established RV parks to rustic tent sites, with most positioned at elevations around 7,000 feet providing cooler summer temperatures. The surrounding Cibola National Forest offers over 300 miles of hiking trails connecting various camping areas. Winter temperatures can drop below freezing at night, even when daytime temperatures remain mild.

What to do

Explore local breweries: Just steps from Albuquerque North / Bernalillo KOA, visitors can enjoy craft beverages without driving. "There is a brewery you can walk to from the campground. They serve organic pizza and cold beer. What more do you need?" notes Doug W.

Hike on-site trails: Several campgrounds maintain their own trail systems. At Red Canyon Campground, campers have direct access to kid-friendly paths. "Beautiful secluded spot in the Manzanos. Nice kid-friendly trails adjacent to the campground," says Gavin J., highlighting the convenience for families with children.

Visit Jemez Springs: The small town near Vista Linda Campground offers natural hot springs and historic sites. "There's two hot springs, two waterfalls, a fishing lake a few miles away. I would enjoy coming here again anytime!" shares Jillian P., who discovered these local attractions during a Memorial Day weekend trip.

What campers like

High elevation cooling: Most campgrounds in the region sit between 6,900-7,100 feet, providing natural air conditioning. A visitor to Turquoise Trail Campground notes: "7100' elevation. There were a ton of stars at night which was great. The staff was very friendly and helpful."

Public transportation access: Some locations offer convenient access to nearby cities. At Trailer Ranch RV Resort, "Bus stops right in front of entrance for a 15 minute bus ride to downtown historic area," according to Paul Y., making exploring Santa Fe simple without moving your vehicle.

Privacy features: Many campgrounds use natural vegetation to create separation between sites. "Campsites are small yet private due to the wonderful shrubbery and small trees," notes Cheryl E. about Rancheros de Santa Fe, highlighting how the landscaping creates personal space despite the compact layout.

What you should know

Highway noise considerations: Several campgrounds near major roads experience traffic sounds. At Santa Fe KOA, "There's a little road noise, but not bad, and definitely worth it for ease of use," reports Liz W., suggesting the convenience outweighs the occasional noise.

Limited shower facilities: Many campgrounds offer basic amenities. "Showers and bathrooms were basic but clean," notes Karen B. about Turquoise Trail Campground, adding that tokens provided with nightly fees give seven minutes of shower time.

Seasonal availability: Several campgrounds close during winter months. "Not open until March. Save the trip," warns Michelle D., who attempted to visit Santa Fe KOA during the off-season and found it closed despite being listed as available online.

Tips for camping with families

Look for specialized kid amenities: Some campgrounds offer dedicated children's facilities. "The playground has the best swing set and is all sand, very fun for kids of all ages," shares Karla D. about Albuquerque North / Bernalillo KOA.

Consider cabin options for mixed comfort levels: For families with members who prefer indoor sleeping, Rancheros de Santa Fe provides both tent and cabin accommodations. "We camped here in an RV. The spaces are fairly close together, but the property is hilly and treesy affording us some privacy," explains Lisa S.

Check for evening entertainment: Some campgrounds provide structured activities. "They had a nice pool with plenty of shade and an outdoor movie in the evenings which my kids enjoyed," reports Jennie R., who stayed in a camping cabin at Bernalillo KOA with her children.

Tips from RVers

Site leveling requirements: Many campgrounds feature uneven terrain. At Turquoise Trail Campground, "Site 23 was a pull through and level. Water and electric both worked fine," reports Jil S., highlighting the importance of checking site conditions before setup.

RV size limitations: Not all campgrounds accommodate larger vehicles. "We have a small RV which fit nicely into our spot but larger RVs were stacked close together as the space between sites was small," cautions Karen B., who observed crowding at Turquoise Trail Campground during her July visit.

Utility hookup positioning: Some campground layouts create connection challenges. "On our full hook up site the dump sight was in a bad place. We would of had to un hook from our truck to fully hook up," notes Frank about Albuquerque Central KOA, illustrating the practical issues that sometimes arise with fixed utility connections.

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