Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Santa Rosa, NM

Santa Rosa Campground & RV Park allows pets throughout its grounds, providing both showers and electric hookups for RVs and cabin campers. The campground features a dedicated fenced-in dog park where dogs can run off-leash, a convenience many travelers appreciate during long road trips. Despite mixed reviews about staff interactions, pet owners find the facilities adequate for overnight stays with their animals. Sites are close together and primarily gravel, with tent camping options limited or sometimes unavailable according to recent visitor experiences.

Rocky Point and Juniper Campgrounds at Santa Rosa Lake State Park maintain pet-friendly policies while offering water access for dogs. Both campgrounds permit leashed pets on campsites and trails, though dogs must remain under control at all times. Villanueva State Park Campground, located within driving distance, provides another pet-friendly option with more natural surroundings and less highway noise than in-town alternatives. Most campgrounds in the area experience significant wind conditions, so secure pet enclosures and proper leashing are essential for safety. Basic pet supplies can be found at markets near some of the RV parks, but bringing sufficient pet food and water for your stay is recommended as specialty pet stores are limited in this rural area.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Santa Rosa, New Mexico (18)

    1. Santa Rosa Campground & RV Park

    44 Reviews
    Santa Rosa, NM
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (888) 898-1999

    "We intended on staying one night in the Santa Rosa Campground (May 9, 2022) – we were on the road, an hour away from arrival."

    "Dog park, showers , laundry, a store and barbecue delivered to your camper! Level spots, a few trees."

    2. Rocky Point Campground — Santa Rosa Lake State Park

    26 Reviews
    Santa Rosa, NM
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 472-3110

    $15 - $30 / night

    "Book on Reserve America for New MexicoSanta Rosa Lake” very pretty and peaceful. Not all streets were labeled but the directions worked to get us there just fine."

    "Is near Santa Rosa viewpoint of the lake and near trails. You have to have a reservation (se pics). At the moment because of wildfires fire is not allowed."

    3. Juniper Campground — Santa Rosa Lake State Park

    10 Reviews
    Santa Rosa, NM
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 472-3110

    $15 - $30 / night

    "Great find driving through NM. $10 self pay state park and plenty of spots for drive up on a Friday."

    "Short drive off hwy 40. Arrived after hours and all the sites at the Juniper camp were open (Sunday in August). We chose J11. Nice view of the lake."

    4. Ramblin' Rose RV Park

    3 Reviews
    Santa Rosa, NM
    1 mile
    +1 (505) 472-3820

    "Excellent rates for both tenting & RVing, pull-thru sites, friendly people, pet friendly, clean restrooms/showers, laundry facility….still enjoying my stay."

    5. Love's RV Hookup-Santa Rosa NM 285

    3 Reviews
    Santa Rosa, NM
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 472-1160

    "Only negative is my site was right beside big truck entrance, but with a/c on, we heard very little."

    6. Los Tanos Campground — Santa Rosa Lake State Park

    2 Reviews
    Santa Rosa, NM
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 472-3110

    $15 / night

    "Catch the cool evening desert breezes from the Rocking Point loop, which sits across the dam and above the lake. The drive to the park from I 40 is on a nicely paved road so the distance feels less."

    7. Pecos Campground — Sumner Lake State Park

    9 Reviews
    Fort Sumner, NM
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 355-2541

    $30 / night

    "We were a bit worried about connecting our water and electricity, as the site had a bit of distance between the connections and the site."

    "Nice little desert lake with nice campground. Storms rolled in every afternoon. There was electric and water hookups. The lake was warm and clean."

    8. Villanueva State Park Campground

    28 Reviews
    Pinos Altos, NM
    44 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 421-2957

    $15 - $30 / night

    "Great get-away location. Near a stream, which can get a pretty fast current on run-off months, so careful with little ones and dogs."

    "The creek and the hiking paths are pretty nice, and my dog enjoyed taking some cool dunks. There is no cell service, but there is WiFi at the welcome center."

    9. East Side Campground — Sumner Lake State Park

    3 Reviews
    Fort Sumner, NM
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 355-2541

    $20 - $30 / night

    "This campground overlooks the lake with a fairly nice view. Nice hiking trails in the neighborhood. Several campsites were reserved only and there were several that were drive-in."

    10. Fort Sumner lake

    2 Reviews
    Fort Sumner, NM
    27 miles

    "Nice size lake good camping great for fishing and swimming and good place to get away for couple of days"

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Santa Rosa, NM

168 Reviews of 18 Santa Rosa Campgrounds


  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 16, 2021

    Santa Rosa Campground & RV Park

    Good overnight, needs a facelift

    This campground is just outside Santa Rosa. It accepts Sams, military discount. Old but clean and serviceable. Nice pool, on site restaurant serves good food. Many drive through site with electric and water. Central dump station. Small dog park.

  • Katie T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 2, 2022

    Rocky Point Campground — Santa Rosa Lake State Park

    Peaceful

    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.

  • Gracie W.
    Jun. 13, 2023

    Rocky Point Campground — Santa Rosa Lake State Park

    Okay Campground

    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!

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    May. 15, 2022

    Santa Rosa Campground & RV Park

    Thank you Santa Rosa CG

    We intended on staying one night in the Santa Rosa Campground (May 9, 2022) – we were on the road, an hour away from arrival. However, due to a forest fire directly west of the CG, the office called us to inform us that they were under a “be prepared to evacuate” order and they were canceling our reservation (payments are non refundable, they did not charge us!). The office gave us the option of staying the night (fill out an after hours permit) if the fire was brought under control or move on to another CG. We elected to move on and reserved a spot further down the road.

    Thank you Santa Rosa, kudos to you, we greatly appreciate your graciousness and forethought!

  • Sofia A.
    Oct. 10, 2020

    Rocky Point Campground — Santa Rosa Lake State Park

    Very Nice and clean

    It has a few loops so there is plenty space. Is near Santa Rosa viewpoint of the lake and near trails. You have to have a reservation (se pics). At the moment because of wildfires fire is not allowed.

  • Susan L.
    Jun. 24, 2022

    Los Tanos Campground — Santa Rosa Lake State Park

    Nice layover

    Catch the cool evening desert breezes from the Rocking Point loop, which sits across the dam and above the lake. The drive to the park from I 40 is on a nicely paved road so the distance feels less. Also, close to Santa Rosa for supplies. Not much to do here, but it was peaceful and the stars were beautiful. The Shoreline Trail is a nice hike.

    Back in site fairly level with concrete picnic table under cover, which is nice because there is very little to no shade in this loop. Beautiful views of the reservoir, but sad to see how low the water level is now. 

    Good overnight stopover.

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 7, 2024

    Rocky Point Campground — Santa Rosa Lake State Park

    Peaceful with nice views

    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.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 22, 2021

    Rocky Point Campground — Santa Rosa Lake State Park

    Beautiful & roomy

    Santa Rosa state park in NM perched above a water-starved reservoir on the Pecos river. There’s minimal cell or WiFi. It’s a lovely spot. Reservations must be made through ReserveAmerica. Some sites have power but no water but there’s a water fill station in the CG.

    Great sunsets!

  • Kai W.
    Oct. 4, 2020

    Santa Rosa Campground & RV Park

    Don't be tricked by these pictures!

    The photos that show up above for this campground are actually of Santa Rosa LAKE which is about 20 minutes north on 91. The campground/RV park at this address is definitely more of an RV park. It is very close to I-40, there are streetlight-style lights throughout, and not much in the way of primitive camping. But if you're an RV-er you may love the amenities here, I think there is WiFi and a pool! We are tent campers and continued on up to the lake. The lake is operated by the State Park system. As of October 1, 2020 reservations are required for all state park sites, and they are only open to NM residents! We bent the rules as it was 2 am, and the rangers were cool about it in the morning. There are 2 campgrounds at the lake (Rocky Point and Juniper Park) - only Rocky Point was open currently, presumably for COVID reasons.


Guide to Santa Rosa

If you're looking for a great spot to camp with your furry friends near Santa Rosa, New Mexico, there are several welcoming options that cater to pet owners. These campgrounds offer a mix of amenities and activities to ensure both you and your pets have a fantastic time.

Pet owners like the amenities at these campgrounds

  • The Santa Rosa Campground & RV Park features a clean dog park where your pets can play and socialize while you relax.
  • At Ramblin' Rose RV Park, you’ll find friendly staff and well-maintained facilities, including clean restrooms and showers, perfect for a comfortable stay with pets.
  • Love's RV Hookup-Santa Rosa NM 285 offers convenient access and a pet-friendly environment, making it a practical choice for travelers with pets.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Santa Rosa, NM is Santa Rosa Campground & RV Park with a 3.4-star rating from 44 reviews.

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