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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."
$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"
$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."
"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."
"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"
"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."
TravelerClose 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.
ScoutNice spot along the creek, probably 4-5 spots and a bathroom.
ScoutWe met my brother out here. Between us we had 6 kids and 2 dogs. It's not often you find areas like this with decent open spaces that aren't super crowded. Fairly accessible. We brought a pop up. Elk everywhere. We had a nice time
TravelerQuick trip here overnight. lots of spots on the drive up to the peak, so don’t have to make it the whole way. Definitely need 4x4 for the trail. the peak is essentially an open lot but the spots on the way up have space for tents
GuideI always read reviews before going camping, so like others have said - do not use the coordinates on the Dyrt. Just type in "Mountain Home Reservoir" to Apple Maps and its going to take you to Ice House Rd and then you just turn in.
-stayed 1.5 nights and would have stayed the extra night but i forgot my gun ( 🤨🙄 ) and of course at 2 am i hear the "woman screaming" and it was more than likely a mountain lion. Next morning talking with another camper they saw big paw prints 😭
-i could definitely see this getting super packed on any weekend so get there early. I went on tuesday and wednesday and i had no camping neighbors but there were still a few people around the lake!
the lake water wasnt terrible! Lots of day-fishers but i went out on my paddleboard with my dogs and it was lovely.
i feel like you usually hear about camping to the west of CO but man southern colorado was GORGEOUS! The spanish peaks are awesome.
Would definitely go again. LOTS of trash and beer cans at my campsite though 🙄
TravelerI think this is actually Cuchillo Del Medio campground, not Cuchilla like it’s listed here. Either way, it’s a beautiful spot.
There were three campsites, all had good access to the creek, tables, fire rings and a bathroom nearby. I was surprised this place was free since it has those amenities.
I was in spot #3 and it was very large, with room to walk into the woods a bit on one side. The sites are pretty close together, and it’s close to the road so there’s some noise from that but the creek does a good job of drowning out the noise.
Only about 20 minutes from Wheeler Peak/Williams Lake parking lot so good spot to camp if you want to hike there.
LegendA little more secluded than the spots next door and a little farther away from the edge of the cliff but still beautiful. Some times RV’s will park there for a while and kinda block the spot so just cross your fingers.
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 155 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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