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Places to Camp near Tierra Amarilla, NM

305 Reviews

Tierra Amarilla is the perfect place for adventurous campers and RVers. Tierra Amarilla is a great camping destination for everyone. There are tons of nearby hikes, adventurous activities, and sights to see. Discover great camping spots near Tierra Amarilla, reviewed by campers like you.

Best Camping Sites Near Tierra Amarilla, NM (139)

  1. Camper-submitted photo from Heron Lake State Park Campground

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    Heron Lake State Park Campground

    11 Reviews
    15 Photos
    77 Saves
    Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico

    Heron Lake also has amazing sailing, cross- country skiing, and hiking. The park is a fisherperson’s paradise with record-size trout and kokanee salmon. Ice fishing is very popular in winter. Several campgrounds line the shore of this scenic lake with primitive and developed campsites are available for every taste.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
  2. Camper-submitted photo from Rio Chama Campground - Temporarily Closed

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    Rio Chama Campground - Temporarily Closed

    14 Reviews
    85 Photos
    339 Saves
    Gallina, New Mexico

    Campground is closed for current season of use. Coyote Ranger District @ 575-638-5526 for current status

    The Rio Chama is a developed no-fee campground where reservations are not required. Located along the Rio Chama Wild & Scenic River, the developed campground offers a great place for families,

    Ten individual campsites each include a picnic table and a campfire ring. RV's up to 20 feet can be accommodated in only a few sites. No potable water, or hookups.

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    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    • Tents
  3. Camper-submitted photo from Hopewell Lake Campground

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    Hopewell Lake Campground

    8 Reviews
    33 Photos
    118 Saves
    Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico

    Overview

    Hopewell Lake Campground sits next to its scenic namesake lake between Tres Piedras and Tierra Amarilla in northern New Mexico. Visitors enjoy horseback riding, hiking, fishing and canoeing.

    Recreation

    The 14-acre lake is perfect for canoeing and is regularly stocked with rainbow and brook trout. The Contiental Divide National Scenic Trail goes through the campgound, and is popular with horseback riders and hikers.

    Facilities

    The campground has 31 camping sites. There is also a group day-use shelter and group overnight campsite, both available by reservation. Horse corrals and water troughs are available at two campsites. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. First-come, first-served sites are available.

    Natural Features

    Hopewell Lake is a small, man-made lake, set high in the Carson National Forest at an elevation of 9,500 feet. A forest of conifer and aspen trees covers the area and offers partial shade in the campground.

    contact_info

    For facility specific information, please call (928) 537-8888.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group

    $24 / night

  4. Camper-submitted photo from Island View — Heron Lake State Park
  5. Camper-submitted photo from Riana - Abiquiu Lake

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    Riana - Abiquiu Lake

    17 Reviews
    86 Photos
    163 Saves
    Cañones, New Mexico

    Overview

    Riana Campground is located on a 150 ft. bluff overlooking the scenic Abiquiu Lake in northern New Mexico, just one hour northwest of charming Santa Fe. The lake sits at an elevation of 6,400 feet on the Rio Chama, a tributary of the legendary Rio Grande.

    Recreation

    Abiquiu Lake offers many opportunities for outdoor recreation. The fishing here is some of the finest in northern New Mexico. Visitors enjoy boating, water skiing, and hiking. Lake shore access for boat launching is 1 mile from the campground.

    Facilities

    Riana Campground hosts 52 campsites, 13 of which have electric and water hookups. Flush toilets, showers, and drinking water are provided, as are picnic shelters, grills, lantern posts, and tent pads. A playground and dump station are located on-site.

    Natural Features

    Fragrant Pinion pine, juniper, and sage cover the campsite, providing a distinct smell of northern New Mexico, but offering limited shade. Colorful rock formations surround the park. Visitors are awarded a panoramic view of the narrow mesa, Cerro Pedernal, locally known as "Pedernal." Famous American painter, Georgia O'Keefe, had her ashes scattered over its top.

    Nearby Attractions

    Northern New Mexico is full of beauty and history. The educational and historical Ghost Ranch is about 10 minutes from the park. The Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, San Pedro Wilderness, Cumbres Toltec Railroad, Chaco Canyon, and Bandelier National Monument are all nearby. The ski-town of Taos is just over an hour away, and colorful Santa Fe is an hour southeast, both with restaurants, shops, and museums.

    contact_info

    For facility specific information, please call (505) 685-4561.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $16 / night

  6. Camper-submitted photo from El Vado Lake State Park Campground
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  8. Camper-submitted photo from Aspen Glade (rio Grande National Forest, Co)

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    Aspen Glade (rio Grande National Forest, Co)

    9 Reviews
    33 Photos
    87 Saves
    Antonito, Colorado

    Overview

    Aspen Glade Campground sits on the Conejos River in southern Colorado, providing a premium setting for fly fishing and peaceful nature watching.

    Recreation

    Forest Road 250 provides an unforgettable scenic drive, where visitors are met with sweeping views of the Conejos Canyon and River. Just upstream of the campground is a section of "Gold Medal" trout fishing, offering top-tier fishing for large quality trout. Just 168 miles of the 9,000 miles of trout streams in Colorado are designated with this title. The nearby Sheep Creek Trail is also highly recommended for avid hikers.

    Facilities

    The 32 spacious, reservable campsites are considerably quiet, allowing for the sounds of birds overhead. Drinking water and vault toilets are provided.

    Natural Features

    Within the campground, Loop A and B are lightly wooded with Ponderosa pines. Loop C is heavily wooded with tall, mature spruce, aspen and fir trees. It lies along the fast-flowing Conejos River. The understory for all campsites is grass topped with pine needles. Aspen Glade sits near the border of New Mexico at 8,500 feet. It is situated between the Carson and Rio Grande National Forests. Wildlife in the region includes bear, deer, elk and a variety of birds.

    contact_info

    For facility specific information, please call (805) 434-1996.

    Nearby Attractions

    Visitors can ride a traditional steam engine at the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad on a 64-mile journey through abandoned mining towns.

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    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Trash

    $26 - $33 / night

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  10. Camper-submitted photo from Sky Mountain Resort RV Park

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    Sky Mountain Resort RV Park

    2 Reviews
    7 Photos
    42 Saves
    Chama, New Mexico
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

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