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Horse camping near Santa Fe ranges from a private RV park with overnight stabling to a dedicated wilderness horse camp with corrals and trailer parking. The RV Park at HIPICO Santa Fe accommodates horses with overnight stabling for visitors with equine companions, located 20 minutes from downtown Santa Fe with access to public land. This spacious private campground offers approximately 50 sites primarily geared toward RV camping, though some tent camping is permitted. The campground provides restrooms, showers, and full hookups including electric, water, and sewer connections. Staff maintain a helpful presence, creating a quiet atmosphere despite proximity to Santa Fe. The park offers extended-stay discounts of 10% for stays between 4-6 days and 15% for stays of 7-14 days. Horse owners need to arrange stabling when booking their campsite.
Jacks Creek Horse Camp in the Pecos Wilderness features multiple units of corrals with ample parking and turnaround space specifically designed for large horse trailers. The campground provides vault toilets and access to potable water from a well two miles down the mountain. Situated at a high elevation with beautiful mountain views, this area serves as an excellent base camp for trail exploration. Multiple trailheads originate from the camp, including Cave Creek Trail and access to Round Mountain, which offers superb views through aspens. Weekend visitors should arrive early, as the campground becomes increasingly crowded and noisy as the week progresses. Sites include large fire rings with cooking grates and picnic tables, with varying levels of shade and privacy throughout the campground.
"This is a very spacious private campground southwest of Santa Fe with access to public land. Located 20 minutes from downtown Santa Fe. There are probably 50 sites with restrooms and showers."
from $55 / night
Check Availability"We even spotted wild horses nearby as we arrived. Weekend shooting practice is audible in the distance, but well away from camping areas, and we never felt unsafe."
"This campground offered amazing views of the Sandia mountains and the surrounding area."
"During rainy seasons, ruts form with deep mud on some spots driving up."
"It's a nice little place tucked away in the woods. The road to get there is a bit rough, hence the title. By no means, Not a road for a large trailer or 5th wheel. Wild life everywhere.."
"About a 15min drive from the highway. Only 5 or 6 sites. Close to the Rio Mario Trail trailhead. Campsite is at elevation over 8,000ft so it can get chilly at night. Worked great for tent camping."
"Campground is a little off the beaten path, about 30m from the High Drive highway. Dirt roads were nothing to worry about, should be fine for any SUV or sedan."
"The sites on the outside of the loops are decently wooded, smaller and not well suited to RVs. The sites on the inside of the loops have longer, RV sized pull in and little trees."
"Great overnight spot to use as a "home base" with lots of trail access. Multiple units of corrals and plenty of parking and turnaround space for large trailers."
"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"
"Hardware store and a couple restaurants close by. New owners, same campground. Would definitely stay here again."
"Beautiful drive out, creeks on both sides. Nestled deep in the Pecos Wilderness. Camping overlooks the mountains. Beatty’s trail head is nearby. Made a fire and had electric to charge my phone"
from $100 / night
Check Availability"It was easy to get around to the sites we had planned on visiting. The hosts were super nice and accomodating when we had a wifi issues, they got us up and running again quickly."
from $42 - $75 / night
"A little off the beaten path but was worth it. Each campsite had a picnic area some even had shelters over them! The lower campground was right next to the river (very high when we were there)."
"The drive to this park takes us back in time through the tiny town of Villanueva. Once through the gates I was amazed at the fast flowing Pecos River right next to the tree shaded sites. A gem."
from $15 - $30 / night
Check Availability"Many trees and not too far from Santa Fe and Taos and Chimayo."
"We were hit by a blizzard driving through the I-25 pass from Santa Fe to Denver and had to take refuge in the KOA Las Vegas, NM for 2 nights."
from $45 - $75 / night
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GuideThis spot was easy to find and it seems like there are a lot of open spots around. It’s Balloon Fiesta week and only saw two other campsites in use!!
Fairly flat spots, gorgeous views reaching into Albuquerque and the Sandias. And wild horses all around. They do want your food though, so be careful!
LegendNice view, but there were at least two people and 4 dogs in a rundown trailer with no car, so I reckon they have someone else that wasn't around.
GuideReally enjoyed this campground. Most of the sites are FCFS and the host comes to you for payment.
The pit toilets were very clean, no flies or anything gross. The road is a bit rough but nothing to unusual for a campground up here.
The scenery is absolutely gorgeous with plenty of aspens amounts the pines.
I will definitely visit again.
ScoutThis is the second time we’ve stayed here. Quiet, and temps are usually cooler than in Albuquerque due to the extra 2000ft of elevation. Hardware store and a couple restaurants close by. New owners, same campground. Would definitely stay here again.
GuideNice spacious sites. Set up in the hills outside of Albecurtly. Has pull through and back in sites.
GuideWonderful area lots of space can be a little tricky getting to just follow the directions and it is easy
GuideIts a really great place to camp with a view of Albuquerque in the distance. But some of the neighbors who live around there don't respect your privacy. Ive had several people drive very close to my bus through the campsite and have had there unleashed dogs right up by my door upsetting my dog. I made sure I was parked at the end of the road, far away from the neighbors so I wouldn't be disturbed, but some people want to check out what you're doing. Dont get me wrong, I have spoke with some very nice people who were hiking through, but some people are just rude and don't respect your right to be there, like the property belongs to them. Driving an SUV around my bus after dark with their dog loose at my door was not acceptable.
GuideThis is a nice campground. It is small and the management is friendly and helpful. It could use a little TLC. The sites could be leveled better. The bathrooms are serviceable but not top notch.
TravelerPerched atop a quiet BLM mesa with sweeping views of the Sandia Mountains and Albuquerque, this dispersed site is a great spot. No services—bring everything you need—but the payoff is incredible sunrises and sunsets, wide-open skies, and a real sense of solitude. We even spotted wild horses nearby as we arrived. Weekend shooting practice is audible in the distance, but well away from camping areas, and we never felt unsafe. Roads in were fine for our low-clearance vehicle. Stayed three nights and loved every minute—simple, beautiful, and highly recommended for anyone seeking an uncluttered desert escape. There is a lot of confusion about how to get to the campsites, since the area borders a neighborhood. We found this to work best and does not go through the neighborhood - From 165 turn on Camino del Tecolote, right on Camino de La Rosa Castilla, right on Camino De Las Huertas, and right on Llano Del Norte (this road curves around to the three different spots to enter the BLM land, we went all the way to the end)
Horse camping in New Mexico offers a unique blend of stunning landscapes and equestrian-friendly facilities, making it a perfect getaway for horse lovers.
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