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"Plenty of shade and lots of off road trails for driving/running/biking. No water. clean bathrooms (with toilet paper!!) only 30 mins or so from Taos."
"Pulled in around 4pm on a Saturday and only 1 other camper was here. A few vehicles were parked at the bathroom/trailhead, super friendly."
$22 / night
"It wouldn't bother us so much if there weren't STATE mandated orders about groups and wearing masks, but majority of these people do not follow these New Mexico rules. "
"Each site has more than expected space and offset to adjacent sites. Camp Host are doing an excellent job."
$25 / night
"Hamlet went to visit his fun cousins for the weekend -- Diego, Thelma, Louise, Frida, Ralphie, Sunnie, and others– all vintage campers available for rent at this amazingly cool space just outside of Taos"
"$10 tent camping in desert behind groovy glamper park. Fantastic people. In walking distance to Taos brewery Oasis. On the road to the gorge. Cool summer nights"
"Much more vegetation than you would expect from a campground close to town. The staff are friendly. The facilities were clean. The park is older but in an charming New Mexico way."
"If your wanting to get out and play in the snow or explore more in depth the beautiful culture of New Mexico, Taos has a little for everyone"
"Right off the road, literally. it hidden behind some trees so the barrier between the site and road makes for a little privacy. Great spot for a day or two right next to a creek so you fall asleep to"
"Great hikes nearby & close to Arroyo Seco for a good market too."
"Very solid location, there are several spots along the Highway. There are multiple camp sites within each pull off, but they are close together so not a whole lot of privacy."
"This Highway area offers a number of camping spots. While next to the Highway, the highway sounds are mostly drowned out due to the beautiful sounds of the river flowing."
"Amazing views and lots of hiking nearby."
"It is a steep trail, but the trail is very well maintained and has lots of places to stop to rest. The spring is like an Oasis and it dumps into the Rio Grande River."
"The river was very high and actually flooded close to a couple campsites but there were enough that we were away from it."
"All sites sit have excellent access to the Red River. The vault bathrooms were adequate. Each site I saw had multiple tent options."
$30 - $50 / night
"Laundry, restrooms and convenience store are still closed due to Covid - much of New Mexico is still this way."
"This campground will be rated as a Basecamp — grounds that offer a comfortable home base that you’re happy to return to after a day of exploring the surrounding area."
"This was a great site with fantastic access down to the trails along the Rio Grande. You can also walk pretty quickly down to the confluence, which offers some nice views of both gorges."
TravelerBeware drive in can be muddy if raining 4wd recommended and AWD is fine too. Front or Rwd is doable but at your own risk.
Bathroom Firepit Table There are only 4 available spots.
Cliffside camping, close to a market about 15 minutes away.
Has a hiking trail 1.25 miles down along the canyon to the river, cactus and volcanic rock all the way down. Coming back up is tough, so pack light. Decent gold panning area with swimmable spots.
All around great spot with a beautiful sunset.
ScoutLast minute trip and found several open sites for the weekend, nice level spot right on the creek. Camp host was very nice and checked on everyone several times during stay. Bathrooms were very clean. Some road noise but not to terrible.
ScoutThis is a parking lot with some views.
TravelerWe stayed 3 nights on our first trip with our new rig. The spot was mostly level making set up easy. We had access to a fire pit as well as a grill and table. The creek flowed about 75’ from the site. The camp host was great and very friendly. The bathrooms were clean. Road noise was minimal.
TravelerGPS will bring you to the bottom of the road to the Ski Valley. There are campsites all along the lower part of the road. They aren’t super private, but we stayed at a few different ones over the week & everyone was quiet & respectful. Great hikes nearby & close to Arroyo Seco for a good market too.
GuideWe had a blast staying here. 23 ft travel trailer Water from hydrants only, no connections, no dump, and they clean vault toilets Hiking trails from the campground Host was very knowledgeable and helpful
Some sites are short, very few are level, some have a steep slope. Good shade and sun mix , mature trees, nice creek flows through the campground , it’s very pretty and relaxing. The loop to the left side near the host is more level and can handle bigger RVs but overall this is not a big rig campground. Some rigs could not get level…….
Lots of places to explore nearby.
We will stay again
GuideClose to main roads but quiet flat and wide spots. Several fire spots (3-5 didn’t count all). We had neighbors we could see but all are pleasantly spaced. Heading west in 64, turn right at the water tower that is just past Ranger station.
ScoutBeautiful scenery (mountains, trees, geese, beaver, elk, deer). Quiet due to have less than 25 sites. Spaces on the lower row are extremely tight (neighbors overlap) WiFi works great. Tiny but cute store. Portable restrooms and showers are clean and work extremely well (temp controlled).
TravelerNo laundry or bathroom/showers. Full hookups, fairly reasonable at $40 per night. Small park, very close together but a nice view of the lake. Owner is very nice and helpful.
Camping near San Cristobal, New Mexico, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and unique experiences. Whether you're in an RV or pitching a tent, there are plenty of campgrounds to explore.
Camping near San Cristobal, New Mexico, offers a unique blend of nature, adventure, and relaxation. Whether you're looking for a family getaway or a peaceful retreat, there's something for everyone in this beautiful area.
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According to TheDyrt.com, San Cristobal, NM offers a wide range of camping options, with 157 campgrounds and RV parks near San Cristobal, NM and 31 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near San Cristobal, NM is Cebolla Mesa Campground with a 4.9-star rating from 11 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 31 free dispersed camping spots near San Cristobal, NM.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 11 parks near San Cristobal, NM that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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