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Best Glamping near Sapello, NM

190 Reviews

Several glamping options around Sapello showcase New Mexico's stunning landscapes with luxurious accommodations. Santa Fe KOA offers glamping yurts alongside premium amenities including firewood, market access, and full hookups for a comfortable wilderness experience. Taos Valley RV Park & Campground provides glamping yurts with modern conveniences like showers, electricity, and water. "Hubby and I happened onto this beautiful state park. The camping spots were perfect equipped with a picnic table and a fire ring. Perfect place on top of a mountain with amazing view!" noted one visitor about nearby luxury camping options. These locations maintain a balance of rustic charm and upscale comfort with electricity, running water, and strategically positioned sites for optimal mountain and forest views.

Outdoor adventures complement the glamping experience in this region of northern New Mexico. Hiking trails accessible from Iron Gate Campground and Panchuela Campground lead to scenic overlooks and cave systems, perfect for day excursions from glamping accommodations. One reviewer highlighted, "We saw happy fisherman coming back to camp with an abundance of fresh fish," referencing the excellent fishing opportunities in nearby streams. Wildlife viewing is exceptional, with guests regularly spotting deer, eagles, foxes, and chipmunks from their luxury accommodations. Most glamping sites maintain year-round availability, though some operate seasonally from spring through fall. The combination of comfortable, upscale accommodations and pristine wilderness creates an ideal setting for those seeking luxury outdoor stays without sacrificing comfort.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Sapello, New Mexico (15)

    1. Morphy Lake State Park Campground

    9 Reviews
    Cleveland, NM
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 387-2328

    "Can drive up to campsites probably 30 places. Trout fishing but must have license from closest store 20 miles down in Mora. Maybe 8500 ft elevation. Very cool even in July; need blankets."

    "Camped for two days bathroom nice and trout fishing was very good. Staff was good."

    2. Iron Gate Campground

    8 Reviews
    Tererro, NM
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (505) 757-6121

    "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.."

    3. Holy Ghost Campground

    11 Reviews
    Tererro, NM
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (505) 757-6121

    $8 / night

    "Vaulted toilets and bear proof trash cans. Each site has a fire pit and picnic table. There is a group site that needs to be reserved. We plan on coming back to camp."

    "Nice, shaded spots with fire pits and picnic tables. Clean vault toilets but no water, be sure to take your own. Plenty of nearby hiking and fishing."

    4. Villanueva State Park Campground

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

    $15 - $30 / night

    "It's a bit challenging to get to this campground coming from the southeast because GPS instructed to turn down a dirt road."

    "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."

    5. Santa Fe KOA

    29 Reviews
    Glorieta, NM
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (505) 466-1419

    "We did not get a tent spot but opted for a small trailer site with electric and water. Our spot was near the bathhouse but not too close."

    "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"

    6. Panchuela Campground and Trailhead

    3 Reviews
    Tererro, NM
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (505) 757-6121

    "We drove out to the Pecos Wildness and decided to backpack a trail called Cave Creek, this is a mild trail about 2.8 miles in and 2.8 out."

    "Campsite is situated at the Cave Creek trailhead, a cool hike to some local caves. It's 5 bucks for the night, 2 dollars day use, all backpacking tent sites. Some shelters."

    7. Holy Ghost Group Area

    5 Reviews
    Tererro, NM
    25 miles
    Website

    $100 / night

    "Pecos national forest is by far one of the best places to camp in northern New Mexico. Great fishing, amazing hiking and views for days."

    "The area in which the campground is located is absolutely beautiful. Huge pine trees and quaking aspens complement the tranquil sound of Holy Ghost creek. Camp spaces are often full."

    8. Hyde Memorial State Park Campground

    16 Reviews
    Tesuque, NM
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (505) 983-7175

    $15 - $150 / night

    "It has a table, grill and fire pit. 2 Vault toilets nearby. Spaced far enough to enjoy the space. Occasional road noise that died as the night came from mountain traffic."

    "Black Canyon Campground is just before the Hyde Memorial State Park entrance."

    9. Rancheros de Santa Fe

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

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

    "This is a pretty sprawling campground, with all kinds of sites(tent only, large sites with only 30 amp service, some sites with full hook up, others with just water& electric and a few water only."

    10. Taos Valley RV Park & Campground

    28 Reviews
    Ranchos de Taos, NM
    45 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 758-4469

    "Much more vegetation than you would expect from a campground close to town. The staff are friendly. The facilities were clean. The park is older but in an charming New Mexico way."

    "What a wonderful find, just a short distance from the beautiful town of Taos! Plenty of privacy at each site with your own sagebrush garden, picnic table, grill and water pump."

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  • T
    Jan. 23, 2018

    Santa Fe KOA

    Romantic Tent for Two Please

    My husband had the great idea of tent camping just the two of us. Up to this point our tent camping adventures were reserved for grandbaby time. But I said What the hey! Let's do it. I wanted somewhere cooler than home. The Santa Fe area had plenty to keep us busy for the week.

    We did not get a tent spot but opted for a small trailer site with electric and water. Our spot was near the bathhouse but not too close. Each site has native trees and plants, so everyone has privacy. The site had a nice flat spot for the tent, picnic table, fire pit and grill. We had more than enough room to set up our awning for a dining area. We loved our little spot for the week.

    The bathhouse was clean and very nice. New tile and fixtures. It was a little small for the size of the campground.

    They have plenty of activities there for everyone and in the evening it is very quiet.

  • sThe Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 17, 2023

    Santa Fe KOA

    Fun KOA - clean & good for kids

    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

  • Susan L.
    Jun. 25, 2022

    Villanueva State Park Campground

    Beautiful riverside oasis

    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!

  • Steve & Ashley G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 16, 2019

    Capulin Campground

    Basic Roadside Campground Near Taos

    The National Forest Service campground is located on highway 64 between Angel Fire and Taos New Mexico. The site is just a few feet off the highway next to a small creek. They have about a dozen small campsites along the creek with privacy between the sites. The sites are very basic and come equipped with fire pits and picnic tables. The location had availability during the summer peak season. The site is self serve pay and does not have a camp host. The location may be a good option for those looking to visit Taos which is about 30 minutes away. I gave this a low rating due to the condition of the sites which needed basic maintenance and cleanup. The site was also far to close to the highway to enjoy a good camping experience. I think this is the type of place you use as a last resort while in transit to Taos or Eagles nest.

  • Kari M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 7, 2023

    Hyde Memorial State Park Campground

    Worth $10 for primitive FCFS!

    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. Occasional road noise that died as the night came from mountain traffic. Lots of access to the MTN and trails. 25-30 min to the bottom @ Santa Fe. Stayed Sept 30 and Oct 1

  • GThe Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 10, 2023

    Trailer Ranch RV Resort

    Super clean in town adults only rv park

    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. Showers and toilets are a close walk away and are kept clean by friendly staff. There is a laundry and lines to hang up your clothes. Traffic noise is the payment for being in-town Santa Fe.

  • Crystal C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 15, 2018

    Rancheros de Santa Fe

    Short drive to quaint campground from Santa Fe

    We were very excited on our first night to settle into our campsite after a long day of adventuring. Just a short drive to the outskirts of Santa Fe in mountain country we found our campground, Rancheros de Santa Fe.

    Upon entry the staff was very friendly and welcoming and we felt like this would be a great place to call home away from home.

    The campsites were laid out well with room between campers and because it was the end of a weekend, they were not entirely at capacity which made for a pleasant sense of space in the great outdoors.

    Our campsite was positioned in the "high road" tent site area which is a primitive campsite without additional amenities. Each campsite has a fire ring and also a picnic table for campers to utilize and a pad site for tents slightly raises from ground level.

    It made for a beautiful night sleep under the chilly New Mexico skies.

    By morning we ventured up to the public showers and restrooms which were clean and had amazon water pressure and hot water to set the morning in motion perfectly.

    The facility also offers a pool and theater room during summer months so while we didn't get to take advantage we were excited to know upon return we would have these features available.

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    Overall we give this campground a 4 of 5 Bunniea! The only things we noticed which kept it from a 5 were the lack of wifi reach in the back sections of the campground, wouldn't have been a big deal but cell service in the off grid location was also patchy so the wifi would have been handy. And the pad site was not designed for a tent quite our size. Our tent is a 12x8 and had a little side hang on on the 12 foot end.

  • T
    Aug. 3, 2020

    Taos Valley RV Park & Campground

    Right outside town

    Not a bad setting. Surrounded by mountains, yet you are really in the city of Taos. Prices are fair, pull through with Electric and Water $43.00. The landscape is really cool, fits the New Mexico motif. A little noisy in the morning with the barking dogs in the surrounding neighborhood. We felt safe with no problems.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 19, 2023

    Taos Valley RV Park & Campground

    Decent RV Park

    We arrived on a Friday in late April around 5 pm without reservations hoping we could secure a site. The office closed at 3 pm but there were instructions on how to register after hours. We chose Site 19 (water and electric) but unfortunately, we could not take advantage of the electricity as our cord would not reach (had we not been instructed to drive in/back out, it might have worked). Had we known we could not access the electric, we would have selected the less expensive dry site. The roads in the RV park are gravel and some driveways are gravel while some have concrete pads. Our 18-foot campervan fit in Site 19 but there was not a lot of room left over. There was a picnic table and BBQ grill on a concrete pad to complete the site. There is some foliage to separate the sites but as would be expected in an RV park, the sites are close together. 

    The restrooms/showers were clean, and the shower was nice and hot with a good spray. There is a separate code for the men’s and women’s restrooms, however, since we registered after hours, we had to search through all the materials to find the code. 

    There is a somewhat dated playground and a dump station. This RV Park is located near the main highway but not directly on it; there was some road noise but not too much. We were within walking distance to Guadalajara Grill which had been recommended to us and we were not disappointed. It was a very quiet stay for us even as the park was about ¾ full.

Guide to Sapello

Sapello, New Mexico camping areas sit at elevations between 7,000-8,500 feet in the southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Summer temperatures typically range from 45-85°F with afternoon thunderstorms common from July through September. Fall brings dramatic color changes in aspens while winter snowfall can make access challenging on forest roads.

What to do

Fishing opportunities: At Morphy Lake State Park Campground, trout fishing draws enthusiastic anglers. "Drank a lot of beer caught a lot of fish. Had an awesome time with the boys. One of my favs," reports Trevor W. The lake stocks rainbow trout seasonally, with the best fishing typically occurring May-June and September-October.

Hiking trails: The trail system at Iron Gate Campground connects to the larger Pecos Wilderness network. "Great hiking trails are near by taking you up to some great scenic outlooks over the mountain sides," notes Cory M. Most trails involve moderate elevation gain of 500-1,500 feet and connect to streams, meadows, and ridge views.

Stargazing: The elevation and distance from major cities makes Sapello region camping ideal for night sky observation. "So many stars at night!" reports Angelica B. about Holy Ghost Campground. Light pollution is minimal throughout the area, with best viewing during new moon phases and clear winter nights when humidity levels drop.

What campers like

Privacy between sites: Campers consistently mention site spacing as a positive feature. At Rancheros de Santa Fe, "Campsites are small yet private due to the wonderful shrubbery and small trees," notes Cheryl E. Most established campgrounds in the area maintain natural vegetation barriers between sites.

Wildlife viewing: The mountain setting supports diverse wildlife observation opportunities. "Saw lots of wildlife (deer, eagle, foxes as well chipmunks)," shares Karen N. Morning and evening hours typically offer the best viewing times, particularly near water sources and meadow edges.

Walk-in tent sites: At Holy Ghost Campground, "We got there a bit later and the day and all of the drive in sites were taken up by either campers or fishermen. Ended up getting one of the walk in sites. I'd recommend one of these. It's far enough away from the RV area that you can sleep to the sound of the creek," explains Aaron S. These walk-in sites typically require carrying gear 50-200 yards from parking areas.

What you should know

Road conditions: Many campgrounds require navigating rough forest roads. "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," warns Frank and Olga C. about Iron Gate Campground. High-clearance vehicles are recommended for most forest service sites, especially during wet conditions.

Seasonal operations: Most higher elevation campgrounds close during winter months. "The campground is open from March 1st until October 31st each year!" advises Stephen C. about Morphy Lake State Park. Lower elevation options like Villanueva State Park Campground remain open year-round.

Limited amenities: Pack accordingly for primitive conditions at most forest service sites. "No water though, but toilets are clean and campgrounds are nice," reports Bethany L. about Holy Ghost Campground. Most sites have vault toilets but lack running water, showers, or electrical hookups.

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