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"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"
$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"
$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."
"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."
"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"
"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."
"There are at least four established campground in the del Norte Wild Rivers Recreation area with La Junta being a walk-in and the others camping areas having the capability of parking really close to covered"
"You will need to make sure you aren't on someone's property or nearby any roads. There are plenty of turn offs.
This isn't a "get away" more like a stopover spot."
GuideStumbled on this location by chance when another location nearby was closed. Long forest road with approximately 8-10 dispersed campsites along the road. All sites seemed decently big with most having river access. Our site had a fire pit and was away from the road, which is a plus. My boyfriend was able to fish along the river at our site while I stayed in the hammock- super nice. Even though we were right next to the water, there were less bugs than anticipated. Downside was that the forest road was pretty busy during the day and there was some trash left behind from previous campers. Good location and only 20 or so minutes from town.
ScoutThe map location and coordinates are not correct. I was unable to find the spot. Likely supposed to be north of listed location. See dispersed sites just north.
ScoutIts a very beautiful area, too bad you come to nature and enjoy and the stoopid humans have to ruin with there disrespect and zero manners, rangers walked right up to my van, invading my privacy, people park so close to you, you cant enjoy privacy or mother nature Like I SHOULD be able to!!! good riddance nm, ive given you 35 yrs and THIS is what i get!
RangerI loved my stay here. This location is so prime for visiting all the sights in Taos, and there are many. The campground is compact but still, private. There are several pull-thru sites for big rigs, many back-in sites with water/elec. hookups, and some tent sites in the back of the campground and a few sites at the front by the office that are back-in without any amenities.
There is a dump station, a dishwashing area, bathrooms with very hot showers, a playground, and office. No open fires are allowed only propane or other contained fires. Cell phone service and wifi thru the campground is available tho not fast when everyone jumps on at the same time. During my stay everyone was very quiet. My only complaint was a light that stayed on all night for security.
Restaurants are really close enough to walk to and there is an Ace Hardware store across the street for emergency repairs. Old Town Taos is 3 miles away.
GuideEntire site is full of felled trees that have not been managed and the path way through is not possible.
ScoutAccess is easy. There are 4-5 improved campsites with vault toilets. Lots of UTV traffic when I was there which made it dusty. Most sites were on or very near the river. It’s a long way back there and if it’s full you don’t have many other options. That’s why 3 stars.
Ok for small campers but I wouldn’t take anything too big as the spaces are small and it is very tight to maneuver. Also there is a mix of public and private land along this road so be sure where exactly you are.
ScoutFlat room for many rigs. Dispersed camping just past the “pay campground”. 2 bars t-mobiles
GuideEarly May. Got caught up in a spring snowstorm of several feet. Tent was buried two nights running. The site is worth the wait . . . No services, running crick throughout. Widely spaced sites. Stunning canyon forest with beautiful open areas, an easy walk forest road, more difficult hikes if you’re willing. Stayed 2 weeks as our journey continues . . .
ScoutFirst off, still very muddy but worth the trip. I stayed 2 nights lots of wildlife, mostly elk and some deer. Frogs are chirping away.
Verizon is excellent—5G after 3-4th campsite.
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 153 campgrounds and RV parks near San Cristobal, NM and 30 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near San Cristobal, NM is Taos Valley RV Park & Campground with a 4.5-star rating from 26 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 30 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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