Angel Peak Scenic View Campground

This is my second visit here this time with my wife. After I shared how amazing the night skies where she wanted to join me on my next trip. We will be spending a couple days here and the onwards to Bayfeild CO. It's been warm in the afternoon with no trees in our boondocking spot. We have been running the AC most afternoons till around 6-7pm. The evenings cool enough to just open all the trailers window and enjoy the evening. We've been grilling outdoors and sitting for hours at night enjoying the night skies. The dogs love it here too, plenty of trails for walks. As of now it's still is a no burn. Cell service has been good and over the air TV has plenty of channels to choose from.  

2nd  time visit.

The entrance is very understated and underwhelming, you will pass a oil construction area as you enter the park. As you continue driving almost instantly notice the gorge. You will pass three day use areas all of which offer amazing views. Continue to drive until you reach the campground (which by the way is free) there are six campsites situated on the rim of the canyon. All campgrounds have picnic tables, some have covered picnic tables with fire rings. There are very well maintained trails that offer spectacular sights from all direction. There is vault toilets that are very clean, but no electricity, trash or water. So trash in, trash out.

Stunning Views

An excellent little campsite that is FOC and quiet. Make sure you proceed past other sites almost to the end and you'll be glad you did. Pack it in/pack it out at this site. Though we have a secure camper we do utilize bear canisters and rat sacks. There are toilets so no meed to dig (and the ground was cold so good thing). No water or electricity so you wind up meeting hard core enthusiasts who typically offer some awesome suggestions of things not online. We were blessed to receive some sight seeing tips and throughly enjoyed it. Bring plenty of water and TP if making a few nights of it. Boots stayed on all day and dry!

Wonderful little campsite 

Access to the Angel Peak Scenic Area is off US Highway 550, 15 miles south of Bloomfield on County Road 7175. Follow the gravel road along the canyon rim for approximately six miles to reach the campground. It is important to note the gravel road may become dangerous in bad weather.   

  

First of picnic areas is a mile down a gravel road. Many RV's seem to be using this for boondocking. I don't blame them, but try and keep them open for day trippers if possible. The Picnic areas are on the rim of the canyon. The campground is 6 miles down the same road.

  

 Three picnic areas and a campground are located along the canyon rim overlooking Angel Peak and the Kutz Canyon badlands. Three picnic areas(Sage, Castle Rock, and Cliffs). In total there are seven developed sites located along the rim road. Each site has a shelter, tables on a concrete slab, a gravel pathway, and a fire grate. Trash cans are located in all three picnic areas. There are vault toilets available at both Sage and Cliffs picnic areas. These are BLM sites and are incredibly well maintained in the Winter. No electrical hookups or water is available.

  

Angel Peak Campground has nine sites available for tent camping. They each have picnic tables on a concrete underfoot, gravel pathways, and fire grates. Picnic shelters are located at three campsites; two with single shelters and one with a double shelter that seems to be a great spot for larger groups. Two accessible vault toilets and trash receptacles are in the campground. 

  

There is a nature trail that heads though light brush and along the rim to a beautiful bench that overlooks the incredible canyon.

Perfect Hidden Gem when visiting Bisti Badlands

Spent three nights at this BLM campsite near Bloomfield NM.  Amazing views, hiking trails, unreal sunsets and super peaceful nights. There are no services at this campsite. Cell service was good and decent WiFi, I also had available 10 over the air TV channels.  This campsite is about 6 miles off HWY 550 with the first 1 1/2 miles being pretty washboard roads. Take it easy because it's worth the stay. First come, first served on spots and there is only about 9 of them.

Beautiful sunsets, peaceful nights.

It takes my breath away! They have picnic tables and fire pit with grill for each site. 

Absolutely stunning

It’s about 6 miles from the hwy with the first 1/4 mile being beyond washboard. After that little stretch it’s on and off washboard. I can imagine if it rained it looks like it could be quite slick. Didn’t count, but I think about 9 sites half with a covered picnic table and campfire ring. A couple sites seemed to be geared towards tent camping while some of the others were only big enough for the smallest rv campers and a couple that might squeeze in a 30’. Their is one group site that even the big rigs could get into, but that’s only one and these sites can fill up fast. So it’s a gamble  expecting a site that your rig will fit especially if you have something bigger than 20’. I felt quite lucky to find 3 sites available with my 22’ tt after beating myself and the contents in the trailer to get here. Near the entrance theirs parking at a overlook and day use picnic area halfway to the camping sites with vaulted toilets. 
Not much for hiking trails at the camp sites. Only one I found on the west side of the campground that follows the rim, but it’s short. 

Rough entrance with nice rewards 

You turn off the main highway and follow the dirt road to the back of the park.  Gorgeous views of the canyon / badlands as you drive the 5-6 miles in.  You’re going to think you’re missing all the great views as you go to the back for the campground but don’t worry.  There are bathrooms throughout but I haven’t seen any shower even though the listing says shower.  Each site has a nice table and many have a covered table.  Stay here on your way to Mesa Verde or Arches or Canyonland.

Easy Idyllic Camping

This campsite features several small campsites and a few group sites with picnic areas. The views are amazing and on a clear night the stats and distant city lights are amazing 

Beautiful and Remote Location

Is a beautiful place with fire rings and Picnic tables . 
Friendly people around us.
Beautiful views 
Cold at night and windy

Beautiful 

It looks like a miniature Grand Canyon. Striations in the rock show its sedimentary origin, and the erosion reveals voids under the layers. We camped on the rim where the bottom drops out precipitously. Hikes along the sheer cliffs test the meddle and nerve of brave hikers.

About New Mexico sunrises and sunsets, there are two shows daily, no reservations required!

Stunning view

Roughly 10 spots here. Great views from the canyon rim to the canyon below, across to angel peak, and the La Platas and San Juans in the distance. 
Fire pits, picnic tables, and some open-sided shelters, vault toilet. 

Only 4 stars due to wind exposure in most spots. 

Angel Peak Scenic Area

I had the best site in the park (far end of road) but next site is less than 100 yards away. This is in the Bisti oil fields and there is constant sound of compressors from every direction. Not loud but there. Most views, though spectacular in a way are marred by oilfield equipment everywhere. The countryside is beautiful, but definitely not a wilderness experience! 

Campsites to close together

bit noisy from oil rigs. 5 regular sites and 2 group sites. only a couple of these can fit a rv or small camper. great view and skies. picnic table and fire pit at each site plus 2 vault toilets. roads are easily accessible to all vehicles 

nice spot

We arrived early evening and had no trouble getting a spot. There was a storm rolling in so it was very windy. It takes about 20 ish minutes to get to the sites once you get on the dirt road. Each of the sites had gorgeous views. We stayed at the second to last site on the right side. The restroom was right next to us which was convenient. At night it got pretty chilly.  Great place to see the sunset or sunrise! Highly recommend this place! i’m 

Breathe Taking View 

Let me say WOW! Beautiful campground. Great facilities. C
The lookout and trail is something you don't want to miss. 

Amazing view 

Not at all what we expected. Amazing views. At thus time if year, only a couple of other RVers out here. 

Your own private Grand Canyon

Stayed overnight on the way to Chaco. Quiet, clean bathrooms, spectacular views. 