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Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Santa Fe, NM

923 Reviews

The Sangre de Cristo foothills offer some of the best camping opportunities near Santa Fe, NM. Get supplies in the city before venturing out to campsites. Surrounded by national forests and natural areas, Santa Fe has plenty of campgrounds to offer. Camping in the national forest by the badlands gives outdoor enthusiasts plenty of opportunities for adventure from hiking the trails to riding ATVs. Campers looking for stunning views of these New Mexico foothills and valley will want to make the drive up to Santa Fe Skies Park. It’s RV-friendly and campers won’t complain about the views no matter where their site is located.

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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Santa Fe, New Mexico (103)

    1. Sante Fe National Forest BLM-Road 62 Dispersed

    41 Reviews
    Santa Fe, NM
    5 miles

    "20 minutes from Santa Fe, super convenient, spread out enough, some good stars at night. Check our other reviews about the left turn."

    "Great boondocking spot @15 mins from downtown Santa Fe.

    Zero amenities but clean, huge open areas, and safe."

    2. Santa Fe Skies RV Park

    33 Reviews
    Santa Fe, NM
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (505) 473-5946

    $71 - $91 / night

    "Great views all around. About 20 minutes from Santa Fe Plaza. The lots are nice and flat and the hookups are super easy."

    "We REALLY enjoyed our stay at Santa Fe Skies RV Park!"

    3. Santa Fe BLM Dispersed Campsite

    26 Reviews
    Santa Fe, NM
    5 miles

    "Given the area described has piles of trash and little else to recommend it, it seems a shame to be close to gorgeous wilderness and stare at rubbish."

    "Lots of available space and only about a 15min drive into Downtown, Santa Fe.

    Lots of trash upon entering, however continue further along and it isn't so bad."

    4. Santa Fe KOA

    28 Reviews
    Glorieta, NM
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (505) 466-1419

    "Super clean Polite staff Firewood available Brand new playground 20 min from Santa Fe Showers / bathrooms 30/50 amp Fenced dog parks/fire pit areas fenced for pets Lots of space between units"

    "Great location just outside of Santa Fe, super easy to get to off of I-25. Bathrooms are clean and showers are comfortable."

    5. Rancheros de Santa Fe

    25 Reviews
    Eldorado at Santa Fe, NM
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (505) 466-3482

    "Great place in a beautiful wooded hillside southwest of Santa Fe about 15 mins or so. They have a pool, a small dog park and a great little hiking trail with good views of the surrounding mountains."

    "Just a short drive to the outskirts of Santa Fe in mountain country we found our campground, Rancheros de Santa Fe."

    6. Los Sueños de Santa Fe RV Park & Campground

    13 Reviews
    Santa Fe, NM
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (505) 473-1949

    $43 - $65 / night

    "The location could not be better! The sites were very clean and easy to get into with a class A."

    "Perhaps their roadside sign had recently blown down? It was hard to see, but a fine stay."

    7. Trailer Ranch RV Resort

    11 Reviews
    Santa Fe, NM
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (505) 471-9970

    "Convenient bus service into a busy downtown Santa Fe was helpful as parking can be a problem. Restaurants are near-by and be sure to try Tortilla Flats."

    "Bike trails are close and awesome. Friendly staff and guests. Best place in the city to stay. Only negative is the Cerrillos road race track noise. Santa Fe locals like loud and fast rides."

    8. Cochiti Recreation Area

    34 Reviews
    Cochiti Lake, NM
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (505) 465-2557

    $15 - $20 / night

    "Really enjoyed a one night stay on our way from Santa Fe to Albaquerque."

    "25 miles from Santa Fe and 50 miles from Albuquerque. concrete pads and concrete picnic table with charcoal grills with rock pebbles filled in and desert landscapes. very well spaced out and different"

    9. Juniper Family Campground — Bandelier National Monument

    30 Reviews
    White Rock, NM
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (505) 672-3861

    $20 - $50 / night

    "Before I visited here in December I had not heard of Bandelier NM; it's a wonderful place for exploring outside Santa Fe and Juniper Campground provides rustic sites without hookups (dump station and water"

    "There are trail heads that are a short walk from the campground including a 1.5 mile trail to the visitor center

    The spots have picnic table and fire rings, there is potable water and vault toilets throughout"

    10. Hyde Memorial State Park Campground

    15 Reviews
    Tesuque, NM
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (505) 983-7175

    $15 - $150 / night

    "3 people, tiny camper, tent, dog. It has a table, grill and fire pit. 2 Vault toilets nearby. Spaced far enough to enjoy the space."

    "This small state park, located just 6 miles outside of downtown Santa Fe, might provide the least expensive lodging options for visiting this wonderful city."

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Guide to Santa Fe

Discovering pet-friendly camping spots near Santa Fe, New Mexico, opens up a world of adventure for you and your furry friends. With a variety of campgrounds that welcome pets, you can enjoy the great outdoors without leaving your companions behind.

Pet owners like spacious sites and natural surroundings

Tips for camping with dogs near Santa Fe

Dog-friendly activities while camping near Santa Fe

  • Enjoy hiking trails right from your campsite at Iron Gate Campground, where you can explore the beautiful surroundings with your dog.
  • Take advantage of the nearby water at Holy Ghost Campground, where your dog can splash around and cool off after a hike.
  • Visit Big Tesuque Campground for a serene experience, complete with a babbling brook that your dog will love to play in.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular dog-friendly campsite near Santa Fe, NM?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Santa Fe, NM is Sante Fe National Forest BLM-Road 62 Dispersed with a 4.2-star rating from 41 reviews.

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