3 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Angel Fire RV Resort's dedicated dog park offers spacious grounds for pets to run freely within this top-rated campground near Valdez. The resort maintains beautiful landscaping and mountain views while accommodating dogs throughout its well-maintained sites. Pets must remain leashed when outside designated exercise areas. Taos Valley RV Park provides pets-allowed camping with full hookups, picnic tables, and clean facilities for both human and canine guests. The sites are arranged with angled dividers that maintain privacy while camping with dogs. A small dog trail and walking path at the back of the park allow for convenient pet exercise. Wide spaces with good views make this location popular among travelers with pets. The park's native vegetation creates a natural New Mexico atmosphere despite being close to town.
Cimarron Canyon State Park offers multiple pet-friendly campgrounds along the Cimarron River where dogs can enjoy the water access and scenic environment. The park's Tolby Campground sits adjacent to hiking trails suitable for leashed pets, with sites immediately next to the river providing convenient water access for dogs needing to cool off. During summer months, mosquitos can be prevalent in northern New Mexico campgrounds, so bringing pet-safe insect repellent is advisable. Dispersed camping options like Arroyo Seco provide free, primitive sites where pets are welcome, though these areas lack dedicated amenities such as water sources or waste stations. Dogs should remain under control at all times when camping in dispersed areas due to potential wildlife encounters. Most campgrounds in the region maintain standard leash requirements, though specific pet rules vary by location and season.
"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."
"If your wanting to get out and play in the snow or explore more in depth the beautiful culture of New Mexico, Taos has a little for everyone"
"Hamlet went to visit his fun cousins for the weekend -- Diego, Thelma, Louise, Frida, Ralphie, Sunnie, and others– all vintage campers available for rent at this amazingly cool space just outside of Taos"
"10 tent camping in desert behind groovy glamper park. Fantastic people. In walking distance to Taos brewery Oasis. On the road to the gorge. Cool summer nights"
from $25 / night
"Plenty of shade and lots of off road trails for driving/running/biking. No water. clean bathrooms (with toilet paper!!) only 30 mins or so from Taos."
"Pulled in around 4pm on a Saturday and only 1 other camper was here. A few vehicles were parked at the bathroom/trailhead, super friendly."
"It wouldn't bother us so much if there weren't STATE mandated orders about groups and wearing masks, but majority of these people do not follow these New Mexico rules. "
"Our spot was close to the road. We didn't have much shade by the table and fire-ring. But it does have access to more shade behind the site where you can pitch a tent and sit by the creek."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $30 / night
"We brought our four dogs and 13 year old. There's so much to do to keep them busy. The dogs love the river and to run through it. No one really bothers anyone. There are toilets at some of the sites."
"Right off the road, literally. it hidden behind some trees so the barrier between the site and road makes for a little privacy. Great spot for a day or two right next to a creek so you fall asleep to"
"This Highway area offers a number of camping spots. While next to the Highway, the highway sounds are mostly drowned out due to the beautiful sounds of the river flowing."
"We pulled our 19’ RV with solar right up to the river and our dog was in and out of the river all day."
"Laundry, restrooms and convenience store are still closed due to Covid - much of New Mexico is still this way."
"This campground will be rated as a Basecamp — grounds that offer a comfortable home base that you’re happy to return to after a day of exploring the surrounding area."
from $30 - $50 / night
"The road is dirt and high clearance is preferable if you plan on hiking to the hot springs or driving down to / crossing the bridge over the river but this place is magical."
"It wasn’t very busy, there were 2 other campers around us when we woke up. There’s a short walk to the edge of the gorge that makes for a great view!"
"The resort has fire pits, pickleball courts, large dog park, putting range, walking path, laundry facilities. It is also close to several towns. One that you can ride your bike too."
"We enjoyed the dog park with our furry buds and enjoyed the hikes around AF. So much to do in this area. Some of it was shut down during the pandemic, but this place is top notch!!"
from $60 - $96 / night
"Cows came through camp, but didn’t disturb anything other than my dog."
"Woke up to a little creek behind us. More people were camping on down the road. And had a few people show up in the morning to go on a walk."
TravelerThere are many dispersed camping spots along this stretch of road. I was lucky enough to grab a spot next to the river where I could fish. No water or facilities were available due to campground closures so bring your own water. However if it’s in open season you should be fine. There are large beaver dams, pines, small trout, and true nature escape. The road is an easy drive.
TravelerStayed here for 3 nights because our campsite had water and electricity. The sunsets were really nice, and has a hiking trail connecting to the other campgrounds. Each site had a fire ring and picnic table. I was able to ride my bike and fish near by. Downside is there was no dump station anywhere nearby and the shower facilities were not working, and there wasn’t a notice online.
TravelerGreat view out our window. Great place to just sit and vegetate or explore the area of Red River NM. Weather is mild in the summer but cold in the fall and winter. Sites aren’t level but manageable in an Rv if you’re prepared for it.
GuideClean pit toilet. Water was off for the season. Set up for tent camping. Nice paved road to the campground. Beautiful view of the gorge with trails. Muddy when wet.
GuideCamping spots are close and tight. But nice to be on the grounds of Ojo Caliente Resort
TravelerThere is so much construction. And there seems to be a construction war between the travel center and the tribe. The travel center is truly bad. It is NOT a travel center. The buffet at the casino sounds delicious, but there is.no where to wait for Friday. I don't need hook-ups. I just needed a travel center. And I don't want to get fully dressed for a casino everyday. Thus thw ine star. And don't use google maps to get here. It takws you through a lot of unnecessary construction zones.
GuideGreat views of lake and surrounding mountains. Washrooms are very clean with great showers
GuideI came a day earlier to Ojo Caliente and needed a place to stay. This is just 10 minutes drive from the Hot Spring. A lot of camp spots available, all Free, Forest Road. Not the cleanest spots but also not too bad. A lot of broken glass which is hard to remove. Amazing stargazing at night. This road could be tricky after a big rain – there was a big groove in the middle of the road when I was here.
TravelerAwesome 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.
Camping near Valdez, New Mexico offers diverse terrain ranging from 7,000 to 9,000 feet elevation with the Rio Grande cutting through portions of the landscape. Temperatures can drop significantly at night even in summer months, with 30-40 degree differences between day and night common in high desert camping areas. Most campgrounds in the region close seasonally from October through April due to snowfall and freezing conditions.
Rio Grande access trails: Cebolla Mesa Campground provides hiking trails directly to the river. "Beautiful dispersed camp spots on the Rio grande. 10-12 spots with reasonable space in between and views of the canyon. Facing west for amazing sunsets," notes James H.
Mountain biking: At Hotel Luna Mystica, campers have easy access to nearby trails. One camper mentions, "Close to town, the Rio Grande Gorge and hot springs as well as ski valley. Awesome food, drink and music next door at Taos Brewing Mothership."
Creek exploration: Several campgrounds offer creek access for cooling off. "Very beautiful spot. Lots of dispersed camping a few fire pits. There's a 1.25 mile hike down to the river to cool down. Plenty of shade and lots of off road trails for driving/running/biking," reports Toni K.
Wide open spaces: The high desert landscape provides unobstructed views. At Cebolla Mesa Campground, "Stayed in one of the unofficial sites just outside the campground. Could see and hear other campers but they were fairly distant and the site still felt remote. Great dark sky viewing!"
Water features: Campsites along creeks and rivers are highly valued. A camper at Cuchilla Campground reports, "Very solid location, there are several spots along the Highway. There are multiple camp sites within each pull off, but they are close together so not a whole lot of privacy. Right next to a river which is pretty and convenient."
Dark skies: The minimal light pollution makes for excellent stargazing. "So many stars! Stayed in one of the unofficial sites just outside the campground. Could see and hear other campers but they were fairly distant and the site still felt remote," notes Courtney S.
Road conditions: Many dispersed camping areas require careful driving. For Montoso Campground, a reviewer notes, "It was slow going getting back here. The sign says no passenger vehicles, but I made it just fine in my Subaru Forester."
Seasonal closures: Most Forest Service campgrounds close during winter months. "Season: May to September" is listed for several campgrounds in the area.
Pet friendly camping near Valdez, New Mexico: Most campgrounds welcome pets but have specific rules. "Had a great experience here, stayed 3 nights tent camping with my dog. Bathrooms with showers, laundry room, store, and coffee/tea available in the office," shares a Taos Valley RV Park visitor.
Water availability: Bring your own water for dispersed sites. "No water. Clean bathrooms (with toilet paper!!) only 30 mins or so from Taos," mentions a reviewer about camping areas near Valdez.
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