Best RV Parks & Resorts near San Rafael, NM

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186 Reviews of 24 San Rafael Campgrounds

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  Jennifer P.

  Scout

  

  Nov. 10, 2024

  Joe Skeen Campground - El Malpais NCA

  Beautiful, dark sky, quiet-not big rig friendly

  The wash to get into the campground is steep on both sides. We drug a bit on the way in and a lot on the way out.we have a silverback 37bh that specs say is 39'11". Would not try it again. The campground is awesome though. Quiet with trash receptacles and vault toilets. Amazing dark sky view of the stars. Mostly empty.

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  James D.

  Scout

  

  Nov. 3, 2024

  Joe Skeen Campground - El Malpais NCA

  Great Views of New Mexico

  Great Dispersed Camp Ground less than 20 minutes off of  I-40 that will accommodate all types of camping from tents to large trailers. (There is a dip in the gravel road leading up to the camp ground that did scrape my jack but I think if you hit it at an angle it might be OK.)

  Within 20 feet of my campsite site I could see for miles of the gorgeous  valley.

  Each camp site has a fire pit, grill, and picnic tables covered with a roof and has a nice pit toilet and trash within a very short walking distance.

  I am here in the beginning of November and it is chilly and about to get downright cold with expected snow tomorrow, down to 16 degrees the next night, even though it looks more like the desert.

  I have a very good signal with Verizon, TMobile is low.

  Water is available at the Ranger Station up the road, and Walmart Super Center and other stores within 20-30 minutes.

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  Jesse J.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 30, 2024

  Joe Skeen Campground - El Malpais NCA

  Amazing free campground!

  This is an amazing little free first come first serve campground. Well maintained gravel roads. Each site has a nice covered picnic table with pedestal grill and fire ring. Sites can accommodate tent/car camping up to larger travel trailers/rv’s, we camped in a 30ft class c and there was a 35-40 ft bus in one site. Beware there is a large dip in the road as you enter the campground we drove through at an angle but still drug the rear bumper skids. There are pit toilets and garbage boxes but no water available.

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  Jesse J.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 30, 2024

  Coal Mine Campground

  Beautiful basic little campground

  Coal Mine campground is a beautiful little campground with paved roads & spots, picnic table and fire ring at each site. It is primitive camping with pit toilets no water available. Sites of varying sizes from tent/car camp to small travel trailer or Rv. We stayed with a 30 ft class c no problem. Very quiet with easy access to Mt Taylor and only 15 min to Town of Grants for services. $10 per night self serve envelope in drop box when we were there.

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  Lisa M.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 20, 2024

  Dancing Eagle RV Park

  Great place to stop over!!

  This place is a little advertised spot. It certainly came at a great time for us. Traveling from Kentucky to Arizona is a long haul, but what more could you ask for than a nice place to stop over for a night. There’s a casino nearby if that’s your flavor. There’s also a gas station, grocery store, DQ, and all kinds of things as close as across the street!

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  Shawn

  Guide

  

  Oct. 17, 2024

  Bluewater Lake State Park Campground

  Great spot Great Price

  Great rate for 30 A. I love to see the wild horses roaming the park.

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  Robert B.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 17, 2024

  Quaking Aspen Campground

  Nice location

  We spent a few nights here. It’s not a big campground and we came in without a reservation. I don’t think reservations are possible? The sites are pretty spaced out and shaded. I think there were about 16 sites total though there might be more. There are clean pit toilets, picnic tables and fire rings. Really nice hiking / mountain bike trails. The aspens are in the trails not the campground

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  James B.

  Ranger

  

  Sep. 10, 2024

  Six Mile Canyon - Dispersed Camping

  Nice stay for two days

  We picked this free area for convenience (easy to get to from I40) and how it looked in photos.
  What other reviews say about the start of the road being rough is correct. The wash areas are really poorly maintained. Once you get past this the road is pretty good.
  We found a nice campsite and were able to get level in the pickup camper. Stayed two night and enjoyed the beauty.
  Some complain about noise form I40, but if you come back into the area you can’t hear it.

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  Jennifer Y.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 21, 2024

  Quaking Aspen Campground

  Nice campground

  Nice campground, camp sites are nicely spaced, plenty of shade under the pines, sites have picnic tables and fire pits, clean vault toilets, well maintained campground

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  Dell P.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 24, 2024

  Bluewater Lake State Park Campground

  WINDY

  Campgrounds easy to access.  I did not have a site reservation, buit there were lots of vacent pads available.   Nice view of the lake.   Only drawback was the all night  incessant  winds.  They were strong, gusty and loud.  So strong they collapsed my tent on top of me. Notmuch sleep that night.  It might have been where I was (pad 44),  They were still strong in the morning, but I noticed they were less/non existant at the campsites near the main entrance.  Just bewaye and be prepared.

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  matt M.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 22, 2024

  Six Mile Canyon - Dispersed Camping

  Watch out for rain

  I’m actually stuck here as I’m writing this because the rain washed out the road, and everything is so muddy. I was tired and the weather app said only a 50% chance of rain for an hour, but boy was that wrong. A nice spot besides that, close to the highway but far enough away to not have much noise. I would avoid it in the future without something 4x4 though.

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  mark F.

  Ranger

  

  Jun. 6, 2024

  Quaking Aspen Campground

  Great sites no direct hiking

  Claen vault toilets, well spaced and quiet sites. We'll maintained. No water. No hiking from campground. Some trails and dispersed camping 1/2 mi down road south.

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  Jami C.

  Traveler

  

  May. 21, 2024

  Six Mile Canyon Road Dispersed Site

  Several spots

  There were several spots. We did have to drive a couple miles to get away from other campers. Was perfectly fine after a day of cross country driving. Camped in a Jeep.

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  James G.

  Traveler

  

  May. 20, 2024

  Six Mile Canyon - Dispersed Camping

  Beautiful spot!

  This was a great find along the 40. The road is a bit long but it follows the 40 most of the way and is accessible for most cars. Though lower clearance may need to be careful at certain points. We found that the spots were far apart so we didn't have anyone near us.

  I would definitely stay here again.

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  Terry O.

  Traveler

  

  May. 7, 2024

  Six Mile Canyon Road Dispersed Site

  Beautiful views in the canyon

  Went about 2 miles up the road to find the last good spot. Found a few sites off of the road before this but all occupied. We got a site for 2 RVs that protected us from an impending windstorm. Sites not very level but managed to get the RVs level enough. Thoroughly enjoyed the area. Biked 6 miles up the road. Had cell service (Verizon and T-mobile).

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  Britt T.

  Scout

  

  May. 3, 2024

  Turkey Springs

  Hard to find

  Beautiful spot hard to find

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  Britt T.

  Scout

  

  May. 3, 2024

  Six Mile Canyon - Dispersed Camping

  Great out of the way

  Stayed for ten days only saw three other campers. Very peaceful, rough in and out but made it with ease. wAtch out if it rains very muddy roads

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  Rainer R.

  Scout

  

  Apr. 21, 2024

  Six Mile Canyon - Dispersed Camping

  Great spot

  Great Spot! Clean and easy to find. A bit bumpy to access. 2WD will only bring you to the first two sites. We were told from another camper that for all others you will need 4WD . Also it seems the access can become muddy after rain. You will probably need 4WD in that case too.

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  Kevin C.

  Guide

  

  Apr. 18, 2024

  Six Mile Canyon - Dispersed Camping

  Great little hideaway

  Found this using this app. Spent three days/ two nights here. Set up by the little canyon and hiked down. Very peaceful.

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  Candy's Catmobile RV Life-Utube S.

  Traveler

  

  Apr. 18, 2024

  Joe Skeen Campground - El Malpais NCA

  Best dispersed camping you'll find! Some cell service, read review

  I enjoyed my week at Joe Skeen in April 2024. If you camp near the top of the loop, overlooking the road below you'll get some cell service. I was in camp site 8 and have Tmobile I had 5G 2 bars, but it came in and out. I was still able to stream and use my phone hot spot. Nice cement pads with picnic tables, pavillion, fire pit and BBQ stands. Vault toilets with trash bins, but NO WATER! Be careful if you're towing anything, as my trailer bottomed out and bent the jack stand on my brand new car hauler trailer at the gulley in the road on the way into the campground. They should fill that in!! Check out my Utube journey's at: Candy's Catmobile RV Life on Utube. (:

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  Lea B.

  Guide

  

  Apr. 17, 2024

  Six Mile Canyon - Dispersed Camping

  Quiet location with great cell coverage

  The area is beautiful with a winding road that takes you farther if you want to go. I drove in about .25 mile and found a nice spot that others had used as a camp site.

  The road getting to Six Mile Canyon is a little rough due to ruts, but we did fine in a Class C. Just went really slowly.

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  Jennifer W.

  Traveler

  

  Apr. 11, 2024

  Bluewater Lake State Park Campground

  Nice find

  Great campground. Not far off I-40. Lots of sites. Most have a level, gravel tent pad, table and fire ring. Vault toilets in abundance. One bathroom with sinks and flush toilets. Separate shower house was closed when we were here. Some electric sites. Some large level pull thrus. Most sites have at least a glimpse of the lake. There were horses roaming through the campground. Mostly empty this April midweek. Good trails for hiking. I only saw one water pump in the park. There is an EV charging station.

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  Twan M.

  Ranger

  

  Apr. 7, 2024

  Six Mile Canyon - Dispersed Camping

  Hidden Gem

  Just off & along the interstate, you’d never know. The valley road cuts through green canyon bluffs and rolling hills with good tree coverage. Lots of fun and scenic driving. Spur trails are good 4x4 drives. The main road is 2wd friendly for a long way, with probably 10-15 camping sites/options along the way. Very beautiful and peaceful.

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  April W.

  Scout

  

  Mar. 29, 2024

  Grants KOA Journey

  Best stay! Amazing and clean free showers!

  Not sure if my last one saved, this campground was awesome!! Clean facilities, free showers, free breakfast!

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  April W.

  Scout

  

  Mar. 29, 2024

  Grants KOA Journey

  Fantastic bathrooms, showers, laundry and free breakfast!

  We just stopped by overnight, but they have amazing FREE showers, very cheap laundry services, amazing views, FrEE breakfast. Awesome KOA!!

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  Soph D.

  Traveler

  

  Feb. 11, 2024

  Grants KOA Journey

  My favourite KOA yet!

  Had a lovely 1 night stay. The toilets & showers are unisex however they’re in individual little “restrooms” so there are not any gaps in the door etc, it’s your own little bathroom. Staff were lovely, smaller campground compared to other KOAs but perfect for our little RV. They also did a free breakfast!

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  Kevin I.

  Scout

  

  Dec. 30, 2023

  Joe Skeen Campground - El Malpais NCA

  Great free camping spot!

  This is a great campground! We came in with a 34' toy hauler and there was plenty of spots that would accommodate our size. Their website says there are spots to accommodate up to 50'. There are 10 spots and it is first come, first serve, so make sure you get here early. At the end of December, there were plenty of open spots. There is a little dip when you turn off the main road which we made it through without any issues. Campground was clean, had outhouses, and covered seating areas. Great find!