Conchas Lake State Park's North Campground Area sits along the reservoir's north shore, managed by NM State Parks and Recreation at no charge. Campers report clean facilities and multiple sites with direct views of the lake and dam. The campground includes full hookups (electric, water, and sewer), showers, and a dump station, making it accessible to RVs of most sizes. Cell service drops out well before the turnoff from the highway, so arriving before dark helps with site selection, since the area mixes hookup sites with primitive spots. Bell Point Campground — Conchas Lake State Park sits just to the northwest, and Cove Campground — Conchas Lake State Park is within half a mile south. Download a site map before leaving town.
Description
North Campground provides all the amenities you need!
Warning 6 Alerts are In Effect
There are 6 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 6 Alerts are In Effect
There are 6 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
To ensure compliance with ADA regulations, vehicles parked at handicap campsites must visibly display a valid handicapped placard or possess a license plate indicating handicapped status; otherwise, relocation will be required.
The use of off-highway motor vehicles (OHVs) is prohibited in New Mexico State Parks, as stipulated by the NM OHV Act and State Park Regulations (NMSA 66-3-1011, 16-2-33 19 NMAC Ch 5 Sec 2.16 A).
Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove is prohibited. The use of devices fueled solely by liquid petroleum or LPG fuels that can be turned on and off is allowed. Such devices can only be used in an area that is barren or cleared of all overhead and surrounding flammable materials within three (3) feet of the device. Smoking is prohibited, except within an enclosed vehicle or building.
Please bring proof of your reservation with you to your campsite.
THE CUSTOMER MUST CONTACT THE PARK TO ADVISE THEM OF LATE ARRIVAL THE SITE WILL BE RELEASED FOR RESERVATIONS / FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED ON THE SECOND DAY AFTER 4:00 P.M.. NO REFUND WILL BE DUE.
Make it your goal to extinguish hot coals. If your campfire is too hot to touch, it's too hot to leave. Drown it with water, stir it with a shovel, and repeat until your campfire is out cold! Learn more from Smokey Bear.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsNorth Campground Area is located in New Mexico near Conchas Dam
Directions
FROM NM 104 FOLLOW THE COUNTY ROAD NORTH PAST THE DAM AND THE ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS OFFICE COMPLEX UNTIL REACHING THE COVE CAMPGROUND RECREATIONAL AREA. THE COVE CAMPGROUND IS APPROXIMATELY 2.5 MILES FROM THE DAM.
Address
P.O.BOX 976
Conchas Dam, NM 88416
Coordinates
35.427531947964624 N
104.19172695743248 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 7/26/26
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 7/26/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 7/26/26
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 7/26/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Showers
- Electric Hookups
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 13 min from Amarillo, TX
- 2 hrs 16 min from Santa Fe, NM
- 3 hrs 4 min from Albuquerque, NM
- 3 hrs 18 min from Lubbock, TX
