Join the fun near Santa Rosa. With tons of outdoor activities and scenic camping, this is an excellent vacation spot for all kinds of travelers. There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in, as well as sights to see and explore. Search nearby campsites and find top-rated spots from other campers.
This recreation area is part of Santa Rosa Lake
$4 - $14 / night
Loved camping here! Arrived late Sunday night, whole park was pretty busy. Found a spot right by the river with lots of shade, downside was it was super close to the road. Wasn't too bad since park closes relatively early. Got a crazy thunderstorm after sunset, but decided to hunker down for the night, instead of dashing. We stayed warm and dry, thankfully. Campground ranger came around to check if we were okay, and to give a verbal warning about leaving if we need to. For me personally, I wouldn't come on the weekends due to how populated it was, but perfect and quiet during the weekdays.
Rocky Point was one of two campgrounds we saw in Santa Rosa Park. All sites had picnic tables, some sites had electricity and water, and some sides just had water. The bathrooms in Rocky point had flush toilets and showers. The bathrooms were very clean. The camp host was very friendly. This was a very nice campground and not too far from Highway 40.
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. Good hiking trails too!
Nice state park. Can get windy in the spring. No cell service but Starlink connection is fine.
First time stay while on a multi-state trip. Nice to have some trees and greenery in the desert. The covered picnic table was great with the hot sun, even in Spring. No cell coverage. Gates close at 7pm or 9pm depending on the season, so make sure to make it in before closing time.
I took the last site on short notice with electricity for four nights over the weekend, the handicap site. I went back and double checked, the NMSP website has not clearly state that only a van or very short class C would fit in the spot. I got my 20 foot trailer in but my truck is sticking out into the road a tiny bit. The sites are very close together and unfortunately, right after I arrived a couple of families set up right next to me complete with screaming kids and yapping dogs. Campers with kids and dogs should have their own camping loops, maybe their own campgrounds. So many people do not appreciate the quiet and solitude of a natural woods. As soon as the kids arrived, it seemed like they were told to scream as loud as they could. Disgusting. So one star for this campground and the poor layout
This place needs to be patrolled by law enforcement. Vagrant drug users acting crazy in the middle of the night.
Campgrounds were fairly clean here. Keep in mind that if you are tent camping A LOT of the spots are extremely rocky and just full of gravel! Campground has clean showers and bathrooms as well. Sites are fairly close to the lake too. The campground is also only about 12 minutes away from the town of Santa Rosa if you’re in need of supplies!
Sites clearly marked. All seem to be pretty level. HOT showers and clean bathrooms. 10 min walk down to lake. Beautiful area with lots of wildlife walking through the campground.
Perfect little camping spot, super cheap with showers & toilets. Some locals told us that when the river is lower you can tube on it. Gorgeous area, the shelters were adorable. The park rangers hang out during the day and are super helpful. The only thing missing was a dumpster, there are plenty of smaller trash cans but if you need to throw out anything larger you’ll have to pack it out. There are water pumps scattered around but we’re not sure if it’s good to drink. Nothing said not to so we figured it was okay. Maybe bring a water filter if that’s something that worries you. Also, if you need any supplies get them early before you even get within an hour of the area. There is a very small convenience store close by but it doesn’t stock much, and the closest actual stores are in Las Vegas. Come prepared!
We spent a few days at this campground and I was especially impressed with how clean the bathrooms and showers were. There were trails that we enjoyed off the loop we were on. It was super quiet and yet very close to town in case we needed anything. My kids enjoyed the playground!
I stayed in Rocky Point , A loop. Nice campground in desert setting overlooking the lake. A lot of pull thru sites as well as back ins. Electric was all thru the loop, however water hook ups were not. A pump was located a little ways down the loop, however. Some sights had covered picnic tables, others not. If shade is important check the details before booking and it will tell if you have water and the pic will show the picnic table. Nice trails. Enjoyed the scenic lake loop. Juniper campground was walk-in only and looked to be much more secluded but without amenities. There was also a primitive camping area.
We almost lost the tent one day. There isn't alot of shelter for tents. The bathrooms are clean and plenty of hot water for showers.
First of all- DON’T TRAVEL RT 3 FROM I40! Travel on 84, it looks longer, but it’s not really and the road is way better! We enjoyed staying here, even though we didn’t have an actual camp site. The dirt is red but that’s normal for this area. Good hiking (some slight rock climbing) The sites are mostly 2 per site, back to back, but it’s not real close together. And the tables seem to be on the wrong side in several places. When we called they said there were no sites available, but they’d make room for us. That was by the group shelter, and it wasn’t bad, but no where really private to set out chairs and no table, which we didn’t need anyway. It was a very quiet place and you can hear the river running. On through the camp, there are tent sites that are very nice. The ranger were very kind and helpful. Make time to visit in the city. One of the stores sells the best ever frito pie…with a cold Pepsi…wow! We were here in April and it was pretty warm, so I’d think it might be fairly hot in summer. I’d like to come back some
It’s about the most affordable camp we have stayed. We didn’t get to explore the area much because of a winter storm, but everything we saw was neatly kept. I’d stay here again anytime - the only reason I’m not giving it 5 stars is the site we were in was right against a parking lot and some of the other sites don’t have tons of privacy or shade.
Do look at the other reviews that say don’t trust your GPS - if you end up on a dirt road, you aren’t in the right place.
Beautiful location. Next to Pecos river. Cultural heritage and scenic area. Beautiful rocks/cliffs along river.
Nice views of the lake and rocks from Bell Point campground. We stayed in site B19 and it was easy to back in to with our 20' camper. Electric was appreciated, but water was unavailable due to repairs, the dump station and showers were closed - making our stay shorter than expected. There were porta-potties available at the restrooms. The only place around to get water is in the town of Tecumcari, atleast a 30 min drive. If we're in the area and the water gets turned back on, we'd visit again. ATT signal is good and Starlink worked great here, no interruptions in school, work, streaming or gaming. Loved the views, did a bit of hiking around the lake area, saw a boat or two on the lake every now and then. We saw a roadrunner near our site which was really neat
About 10 miles from I40. Nice park. Unfortunately lake is way down. Cool nights for August.
Book on Reserve America for New Mexico “Santa Rosa Lake” very pretty and peaceful. Not all streets were labeled but the directions worked to get us there just fine. Park for kids, gorgeous sunsets and the stars show off at night. Clean bathrooms. Had hookups.
It's a bit challenging to get to this campground coming from the southeast because GPS instructed to turn down a dirt road. Just continue on through town of Villanueva and at the fork in the road turn right to the park. The drive in has a steep hill and the lanes felt narrow, but doable in my rig (25' class C). There were larger rigs than mine in the park when I was there. Also, if you need cell service, Verizon was nil at the campsite. I had to walk up to the bath house to get a signal.
The park is nestled between 2 sandstone canyon walls and along side the Pecos River. It's a gem! The site I had was right on the river. The kiddos from a few sites down were wading into the river from this site. Could put in a kayak from here too.
The park has pull thru and back in sites, some with electricity and water, others just water. Also a tent area, playground, pit toilets and a bath house. The awesome park attendant, Gilbert, said that they will be upgrading all sites to electric soon. Fairly level sites. There's a dump on site, but it was closed during my stay.
Big old cottonwood trees provide shade and lots of birds visit the area. Hummingbirds galore!
Make sure to do the vista trail hike. It's moderate to challenging and the views are a treat! Also the river trail is an easy walk along the Pecos.
Last but not least, check out the little village of Villanueva at the top of the "hill". Charming! The general store in town sells a delicious spice blend that is made with New Mexican hatch peppers. Try their nacho pie and enjoy!
The beauty here really gives you an oasis feel. Also there are after hours spikes that keep the 3am drunkards out...that is worth its weight in gold...most of us have had that experience where people are being rowdy at an indecent hour...that won't happen here. There are quiet hours. I felt so safe and all the people were so good that I slept with my rain fly off and gazed at the stars.
Beautiful, quiet location near the Pecos river. We did not have any Verizon/AT&T data connection without our weboost. But with the cell booster on we both had 2-4MBPS.
Wonderful State Park to stay for a few days. Not a whole lot to do but be with nature and the stars! There is a "Shoreline Trail" if ya want a short hike to do. I'll post activity in "AllTrails" as "AllTrails" has one much shorter that what the park has.
We stayed in the Rocky Point Campground Loop B, reservations only, and it was a nice place to stay. Sites are a bit uneven but hey it's a state park!! We were in site B4 which was plenty big for our 40' rig providing we had to "back in" to a "pull in" site!! There is a big cedar tree in the way and made would make the turn to sharp and scratch the rig... other than that it was a wonderful site!
The site has no electric or water but there is water filling station in Loop A across from the Bathroom/Showers building. Just a short hose will do the trick. There is also water spigots in the middle of each loop but takes to much hose from where we are staying!
Hidden gem. Few campsites with electric. Water available. Dumpsite available. Tucked away in the mountains. On pecos river. Great area to hike.
We stopped here for one night in late October on a cross country road trip in our new-to-us-Roadtrek camper van. Campground was easy to reserve online and easy to find despite it being very dark when we arrived. It was windy as heck but my husband and I marveled at the stars before tucking in for the night. Bathhouse was open and clean but I could NOT get the shower to get warm despite multiple times pushing the button in all of the available stalls. Ah well. Would definitely stop in again for a few more nights if we’re ever in the area again!
Reserved on ReserveAmerica while on the way. May more available sites here than what showed up online. Gorgeous views, not every site has water, electric 30 at A011. Bathrooms decent but shower coolish especially because you have to keep pushing the button!
Clean rest rooms and showers, nice roads, beautiful views.
Camping near Santa Rosa, New Mexico, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and unique experiences. Whether you're looking for a quiet getaway or a family-friendly adventure, there are plenty of options to explore.
Camping around Santa Rosa, NM, has something for everyone. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular glamping campsite near Santa Rosa, NM?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Santa Rosa, NM is Rocky Point Campground — Santa Rosa Lake State Park with a 4.2-star rating from 22 reviews.
What is the best site to find glamping camping near Santa Rosa, NM?
TheDyrt.com has all 3 glamping camping locations near Santa Rosa, NM, with real photos and reviews from campers.
