Sierra Village Lodge & RV Park, near Taos, New Mexico, offers a rustic camping experience surrounded by nature. With a mix of tent sites and RV accommodations, it’s a decent spot for those looking to unwind and enjoy the outdoors.

The park is known for its shaded sites and proximity to a charming little stream, which adds a nice touch to the atmosphere. Many visitors have enjoyed the laid-back vibe, with some noting that it’s a great place to relax after a day of hiking in the nearby mountains. As one camper mentioned, “The location of this park is its best feature,” highlighting the natural beauty that surrounds the area.

While the facilities may show their age, the bathrooms and showers are generally kept clean, and the staff is friendly and accommodating. Just be aware that the water pressure can be a bit low, and Wi-Fi is spotty, so it’s a good idea to disconnect and enjoy the scenery instead.

For those planning to explore, Sierra Village is conveniently located for hiking and other outdoor activities. Just keep in mind that if you’re a tent camper, you might want to check the site conditions first, as some reviews suggest that the tent areas can be a bit cramped. Whether you’re passing through or planning a longer stay, Sierra Village Lodge & RV Park has its own unique charm that many campers appreciate.

Sierra Village Lodge & RV Park

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Campground is a little rundown, but very quite.  The Bathrooms/Showers are very old but were clean. The park water pressure was very low. There is no cell service in area and the park WiFi was spotty at best. Most spots are smaller, but spots 1,2,3 and 4 will accommodate larger rigs and have great shade. If your looking for a place for 1 or 2 nights close to Taos Sierra village will work.

Older quiet campground

This is an older unit with low water pressure. If you sites in virgin forest with a beautiful stream running through the facility

Small older campground next to stream

The RV park could actually use some more up keep. Seems pretty ran down. Spaces are really close to each other. 

However, the bathrooms/showers (Qty 3) were always very clean. The camp host/owner and employees were very friendly and accommodating. 

Acceptable RV Camp

We gave it this because it had everything we needed. They were friendly and accommodating.  It was quiet and spot 3 was a good size, well separated, and shaded.   

 Shady spot

This was definitely the worst campground we’ve stayed in. We almost just left after paying for our site and seeing the condition of the campground But it was late afternoon and we were tired. The tent camping sites were TINY and separated from each other by “stick fencing” made of tree limbs. There was also a house 20 feet behind us and the owners were very loud until 11:30. Most of the amenities were not available or so filthy that you couldn’t use them. No paper towels or soap in the wash house. No water in the supposed stream that runs thru the park. We didn’t take the time to look at the RV sites so can’t really comment But if you are a tent camper you should look elsewhere.

Unacceptable for tent campers!

We stayed here for two nights in mid-June, 2020...so grateful to have an RV so we can travel during this time of COVID. We came up from Albuquerque to do some hiking in some mountains(cooler). We had great rain both evenings and sat under the awning and just relaxed after a long day on the trails.

  

The location of this park is its best feature, I have to say. Nestled right against the mountain. Lots of trees and shade. There is a little stream, which is nice to listen to. Our site was on the edge of the stream, but there was a short, steep bank down to the water, so we didn't really spent time at the water. Site 1&amp; 2 appear to have easy access to the stream(in case you've got kids who would like to splash around a little). We had a full service site, and everything worked fine. Water pressure is a smidge low, but not a big deal.

  

The atmosphere here is pretty laid back. There were overnighters and long term and everything in between. Some tent camping, and then all sizes and ages of RVs. The operators were friendly, although as is the case during these interesting times, we had minimal interaction.

  

As other reviews I've read have stated, there is a bit of junk around the area. It's mostly corralled into separate areas, but no doubt you will note it and perhaps feel just a little bit like you're camping in a junkyard. This is NOT a pristine campground. It's a bit rustic overall. If you have to drive to any of the sites a little further from the office, just watch out for tree branches. They hang pretty low and haven't been addressed by trimming in awhile.

  

There is NO cell service. Not a bar to be found. And the wifi (free) is REALLY spotty. I had very minimal luck just checking email. Forget about streaming anything. Just be prepared...it was hardly a major issue for us. But if you need good cellular, you'll have to drive up the road a half mile or so.

  

Although humble in many ways, we were already discussing our next visit here. So we DO recommend Sierra Village...with some caveats.  (Note, we also stayed here one night in September, 2020, with my daughter &amp; SIL.  Aside from the drought having dried out the stream, it was again a very nice visit.)

A mixed bag, but overall a very nice stay.

The place is run by a cantankerous old man who thinks he’s got the Taj Mahal. The place had no bathrooms, no showers and no water although clearly advertised as such. When I balked at the 40$ price for a simple parking spot he became quite belligerent. 

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