Water activities define the experience at Riverside RV Park, where sites overlook a creek that flows through this year-round campground in Ruidoso. The park accommodates RVs up to 47 feet with full hookups including electric, water, and sewer connections, plus amenities like WiFi and shower facilities.
Sites feature level parking and picnic tables, with some offering deck access directly above the water. Kerry L. mentions having "a nice deck overlooking the creek" during their stay. The campground maintains an on-site hall used for gatherings and events, though noise from these activities can extend into evening hours according to guest feedback.
The location provides walking access to Ruidoso's Main Street, placing restaurants and shops within easy reach. Staff assistance is readily available, with several reviewers noting helpful responses when navigating the property. Other nearby options include Pine Ridge RV Campground and RV Resorts Of Ruidoso, both less than a mile south.
Reservations are accepted and pets are welcome throughout the property. The combination of creek access and proximity to town services makes this a functional base for exploring the Ruidoso area.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsRiverside RV Park is located in New Mexico near Ruidoso Downs
Directions
From jct US 70 & Suddeth Dr. (in town): Go 1/10 mi W on Suddeth Dr. then 1 block N on Sutton Dr., then 1/4 mi W on Gavilan Canyon Rd. From US 70 West: Go 5/10 mi N on Gavilan Canyon Rd.
Address
298 Gavilan Canyon Rd
Ruidoso, NM 88345
Coordinates
33.32652759 N
105.63438955 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 6/18/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 10 usersLast on 6/18/26
- AT&T5GGood CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/3/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 6/18/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 10 usersLast on 6/18/26
- AT&T5GGood CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/3/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 51 min from Las Cruces, NM
- 1 hr 59 min from El Paso, TX
- 2 hrs 48 min from Albuquerque, NM
- 3 hrs 11 min from Santa Fe, NM









