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Camping spots are close and tight. But nice to be on the grounds of Ojo Caliente Resort
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Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa houses luxury glamping accommodations 30 miles northwest of Española, offering a unique blend of comfort and natural beauty. The resort features both glamping sites and vintage trailer rentals with electricity and water hookups. Each glamping accommodation is strategically placed near the resort's renowned mineral hot springs, with private picnic tables and convenient access to modern bathhouse facilities. One reviewer highlighted, "This place is great for staying close to the baths and getting the full experience while also camping." The glamping sites feature comfortable beds with proper linens, electricity for climate control, and convenient access to the resort's world-class amenities including yoga classes, massage services, and gourmet dining experiences.
Hiking trails begin directly from the glamping area, allowing guests to explore the surrounding high desert landscape and nearby archaeological sites without driving. According to a camper, "There are also some nice hikes here right from the property, and with the national forest nearby there's lots of outdoor adventures available." The resort's exclusive mineral hot springs feature multiple pools of varying temperatures and mineral content, including arsenic, iron, soda, and lithia springs. Glampers receive 20% discounted access to the springs, which remain open until 10 PM, along with one complimentary yoga class daily. The on-site restaurant serves locally-sourced cuisine, and a wine bar provides evening relaxation after soaking. Winter glamping experiences include heated accommodations and snowshoe opportunities in the surrounding wilderness areas.
Best Glamping Campgrounds near Española (27)
1. Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa
"We stayed in the camping loop, and even with electricity and wifi available, had plenty of sunshine for solar power as well as good access for our Starlink."
"Its attached to the Ojo Caliente Spa Resort. The spaces only had eletric and water."
Check Availabilityfrom $40 - $60 / night
2. Hyde Memorial State Park Campground
"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."
2 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $15 - $80 / night
3. Riana - Abiquiu Lake
"After a drive up to Abuquiu Lake NM from Albuquerque we checked out some possible boondocking campsites down river from the lake."
"There are nice trails that you can hike or mountain bike. Some are near cliff edges and not for the beginners. The lake is nice for New Mexico and sees a lot of use."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $10 - $80 / night
4. BLM dispersed near Alcalde NM
5. Aspen Basin Campground
"Aspens are gorgeous on the drive up. Camping area is part of Ski area parking lot."
"This campsite is hidden just below the bathroom on the West end of the big parking lot."
6. Holy Ghost Campground
"The drive up is a bit tense the closer you get to the campground but it's worth it. I would not take a trailer up that road."
"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."
Check Availabilityfrom $8 / night
7. Trailer Ranch RV Resort
"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."
"Laundry room and machines are excellent and CLEAN. Bathrooms too :) Bathrooms are really the most important. You absolutely must be here by 5pm as they close at 5:30pm. No kids."
8. Santa Fe KOA
"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"
9. Rancheros de Santa Fe
"Just a short drive to the outskirts of Santa Fe in mountain country we found our campground, Rancheros de Santa Fe."
"We originally booked one of the domes, but due to damage from the recent rain, we were upgraded to a cabin. The ladies at the front office were so friendly, welcoming, and helpful."
10. Taos Valley RV Park & Campground
"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."
Drive Time
- 29 min from Santa Fe, NM
- 1 hr 18 min from Albuquerque, NM
- 2 hrs 53 min from Farmington, NM
- 3 hrs 35 min from Pueblo, CO
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Glamping Reviews near Española, NM
300 Reviews of 27 Española Campgrounds
- Mike M.
TravelerOjo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa
Awesome campground at one of the nicest hot springs you’ll ever visit. Great farm to table restaurant and wine bar. New Mexico at its best.
Liz G.
ScoutRancheros de Santa Fe
Amazing Staff and a Wonderful Cabin Stay!
**Wonderful Stay and Great Customer Service!**
We had a really nice experience at Rancheros de Santa Fe! We originally booked one of the domes, but due to damage from the recent rain, we were upgraded to a cabin. The ladies at the front office were so friendly, welcoming, and helpful. They really made us feel taken care of. The cabin was very clean, cozy, and comfortable, which made our stay even better. The bathrooms were also very clean and well-maintained, which is something I really appreciate when traveling. I also loved that our cabin was located right behind the main office. Since it was just my girlfriend and me traveling together, being so close to the office gave us an extra sense of safety and peace of mind. Even though our original plans changed, everything worked out great. We really appreciated the hospitality and how accommodating the staff was. I would definitely recommend Rancheros de Santa Fe and would love to stay here again!- NNathaniel S.Traveler
Ghost Ranch
Beautiful area; challenging camping
The campground is situated in a beautiful setting and area right at Ghost Ranch. Campground has sites that are gravel and not very level, as others have noted, making it a bit of a challenge (site 16 in particular). Also note that some electric hookups are 20A only, not 30A. Full hookups at front of campground; tent only at rear. Showers were great and heated; laundry and bathrooms clean. Host and staff friendly. Lots of great hiking trails within walking distance of the campground. 2 small museums worth visiting. We paid $50 for electric hookup. Meal plan is now $50.
- MMark M.
LegendGhost Ranch
Campground avg but overall lots of things to do
Some good hikes, corral (horseback rides), museum, pack in pack out, & bring your own water (drought conditions; there is water available but don't rely on their water if for no other reason to support their conservation of it--don't recall any water hookups). Friendly staff. Did not avail ourselves of meal plan. Beautiful night skies. Still in mid to upper 90s in September (hot in afternoon). Beware that winds can gust suddenly & hard, including strong dust devils (a devil came through & tore up some tents & sunshades including mangling aluminum frames of some shades).
James F.GuideCoyote Creek State Park Campground
Nicely maintained
This was our first trip to Coyote Creek State Park. We heard about the new loop and that appeared to have some great new sites. We were surprised on how great the new sites are. The shelters over the nice picnic table is huge! We walked the park and it was clear that the entire park was meticulously maintained. The only down side was a slip and fall on the drainage concrete in the road. Luckily, it was only a minor wrist sprain. The local ranger saw the fall and asked if I was ok. Apparently, the concrete has been an issue for some trailers and people. The toilets in the campground are clean and well maintained. We routinely visit NM state parks and this one has to be the best maintained. The side by side electrical sites isn't for us and there are other options. We plan to be back.
- ppaulette M.Guide
Hyde Memorial State Park Campground
Hyde memorial park site 3
We had a great time at Hyde memorial park. We stayed 2 nights at site #3 with 4 kids. We hiked the whole circle trail which took us about 3.5-4 hours with kids. We hiked the water falll trail in the evening and it didnt have any water flowing through it but we still had fun! There is no water anywhere in the park whatsoever so we had to go back into town to refill our 5 gallon. The night sky was beautiful and we could see so many stars.
- GGina E.Guide
Santa Fe KOA
Pretty much a parking lot.
This was pretty disappointing. About 1/3 of the campground is a typical KOA campground with some trees and nice camping spots. The other 2/3 is a gravel parking lot with absolutely no charm, and absolutely no similarity to the photos of the campsites they post online when you're reserving a spot. It is VERY misleading. It seems like the only way to get one of the nicer sites (which just seems like a normal campsite at every campground I've been to) is to pay more for their "Deluxe" sites. And because you don't get to pick a site, you're assigned one, any basic spot is almost guaranteed to be in the gravel parking lot.
You can tell this was just some quick expansion to squeeze in more visitors. The laundry room at the end of the grounds is right next to a manhole, so it smells like sewage. As does one of their "dog parks". It's right next to manhole, so taking our dog there means smelling sewage water.
This campground is WAY overpriced for what you get. Will not be staying at KOA again.
Andy M.LegendRiana - Abiquiu Lake
Abiquiu lake was great.
Very helpful hosts. Found another beautiful spot.
Guide to Española
Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa sits in the high desert of northern New Mexico at approximately 6,200 feet elevation, about 30 miles from Española. The region features a semi-arid climate with hot summers and cold winters, making it accessible for camping year-round with proper preparation. Winter temperatures can drop below freezing at night while summer days regularly exceed 90°F.
What to do
Hike at Ghost Ranch: Located near Riana - Abiquiu Lake, Ghost Ranch offers hiking trails through landscapes made famous by Georgia O'Keeffe paintings. "Bonus Tip/ visit Ghost Ranch to learn about the vibrant history of the area," notes Curtis B. The ranch includes a museum of paleontology featuring dinosaur fossils and artifacts.
Explore archaeological sites: The area around Hyde Memorial State Park contains several ancient ruins and historical landmarks. "There are also some nice hikes here right from the property, with the national forest nearby there's lots of outdoor adventures available," mentions a reviewer. Some trails lead to archaeological sites with petroglyphs dating back hundreds of years.
Fishing opportunities: Many campgrounds near Española offer fishing access. At Holy Ghost Campground, anglers can enjoy stream fishing. "Plenty of nearby hiking and fishing. Gets busy on the weekends so get there early to get a spot," advises Angelica B. The Pecos River runs through the area and contains trout populations suitable for fly fishing.
What campers like
Natural hot springs access: Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa features multiple thermal pools with different mineral compositions. "You pay for daily camping plus a day fee for access to the soaking pools. Definitely worth it! The soaking area is about a 5 minute walk from the campground," shares Debi R. The resort offers various soaking options at different temperatures.
Mountain views: The camping areas around Española feature panoramic vistas of the surrounding mountain ranges. "Stunning vistas in the Land of Georgia Okeefe," says one camper at Riana - Abiquiu Lake. Many sites provide unobstructed views of local landmarks like Wheeler Peak visible from Taos Valley RV Park.
Diverse accommodations: Trailer Ranch RV Resort caters to various camping preferences. "Amazing site! Photos to follow. It is a bit pricey for the upgrade but totally worth it. I am here to do some work, so privacy was necessary," notes Rowan B. Glamping in Española, New Mexico ranges from basic tent sites to luxury glamping accommodations with full amenities.
What you should know
Seasonal considerations: Many campgrounds in the region have limited seasonal availability. "The campground is open April 15-Oct 15," notes Lila L. about Riana - Abiquiu Lake. Winter camping requires additional preparation as snow and freezing temperatures are common at higher elevations.
Reservation requirements: Popular sites fill quickly, especially during peak seasons. "Holy Ghost Campground gets busy on the weekends so get there early to get a spot," advises one camper. Some locations require reservations months in advance while others operate on first-come, first-served basis.
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