Best Tent Camping near Tularosa, NM

Looking for the best campgrounds near Tularosa, NM? Discover secluded campsites where you can reconnect with nature. Or maybe you like to bring your family and friends along. Either way, there are Tularosa campgrounds just for you. Discover great camping spots near Tularosa, reviewed by campers like you.

Best Tent Sites Near Tularosa, New Mexico (12)

    1. Backcountry Primitive Sites — White Sands National Park

    23 Reviews
    Holloman Air Force Base, NM
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 479-6124

    "This isn’t a campground but backcountry camping with a hike to the site of under a mile, so it’s perfect for backpacking trips for families."

    "Currently the sites are closed due to Covid (as of 10/28/20), but the ranger said they were putting a plan in place. I believe there were 8 spots, all in the Interfunks area."

    2. Lower Karr Canyon Campground

    5 Reviews
    Lincoln National Forest, NM
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 682-7570

    "Easily accessible and had vaulted toilets available. Saw plenty of wildlife including elk, wild turkey, and mule deer."

    "You just have to look around to find the best one. Be aware of others though. We did have a family show up and start shooting guns in the area without any concern for others around them."

    3. Dry Canyon Near Hang Glider Launch

    1 Review
    Alamogordo, NM
    12 miles

    "However, the trail up to the camping spots is steep, washed out, and tight. Can be navigated with a stock 4x4 pick up. Also, there is a gun range at the bottom, so you'll hear gun shots til sundown."

    4. Lincoln National Forest Slide Group Campground

    1 Review
    Cloudcroft, NM
    18 miles
    +1 (575) 682-2551

    "We have rented Slide Campground several times for group RV & tent camping."

    5. Skyline Campground

    4 Reviews
    Ruidoso, NM
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 257-4095

    "You have 360 views of the region, but beware, the wind can get quite torrential and there is not a ton of shade but there is some!"

    "Me and two of my buddy's went there and had a great time hiking and just hanging around camp and chilling."

    6. Monjeau Campground

    4 Reviews
    Ruidoso, NM
    30 miles
    Website

    "The drive up is full of narrow switchbacks that you just hope and pray nobody else happens to be coming around at the same time as you are. There are some quite steep grades as well."

    "We have a Tacoma with a rooftop tent and the road leading to the campsite wasn’t an issue at all. In fact, most vehicles are more than likely to make it if they aren’t too long or pulling a trailer."

    7. James Canyon Campground

    6 Reviews
    Mayhill, NM
    32 miles

    "The site stayed at had a fire ring/grill, picnic table and a tent pad. One of the sites had an Adirondack shelter. This site is close to US 82 which means road noise but I ignored it after 20 minutes."

    "Located just a couple miles outside of Mayhill, NM inside the Lincoln National Forest, this primitive camping spot is directly off of US 82 and has a 5 spots total."

    8. Upper Bonito Dispersed Recreation Area

    4 Reviews
    Nogal, NM
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 257-4095

    "Not much privacy when it's busier (warmer months).

    Good base camp for some of the best hiking around Ruidoso (Big Bonito Trail, Argentina Trail, etc.)"

    "It’s a nice area to spend with another person and even with kids, restrooms are clean, there’s some privacy if you find s good spot, could be busy during the weekend, but it’s worth visiting"

    10. Hoosier Canyon

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    Weed, NM
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 682-2551
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Tent Camping Reviews near Tularosa, NM

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Which is the most popular tent campsite near Tularosa, NM?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Tularosa, NM is Backcountry Primitive Sites — White Sands National Park with a 4.7-star rating from 23 reviews.

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