The campsites in New Mexico are perfect for people of different tastes, ranging from those that want action to those that simply want to relax. You can easily consider the campsites highlighted below to have a perfect camping expedition.
Jack’s Creek Campground And Trailhead
Both the campground and the trailhead that share the same name are placed in the Sangre De Cristo Mountains, right in aspen and fir forest groves. Children particularly love this area and you will want to visit during fall because aspen leaves constantly change colors, creating a really nice background to any activity you want to be a part of. Various double campsites for an entire family are available. Horses and dogs are allowed and you can visit from May to November.
Black Canyon Campground
This campsite is located close to Santa Fe but it is far enough for you to be able to relax. The location is surrounded by forests and you are right at the start of the well-known Black Canyon trail. This automatically means that you can enjoy the wildlife, walking and walking. Just be careful about occasional encounters with bear.
Black Canyon Campground offer 36 camping sites. There are also 6 walk-in sites that are aimed towards tent camping. If you have a vehicle, you will pay an extra fee and the camp is open from April to November every single year, allowing pets.
Cebolla Mesa Campground
Close to Rio Grande Gorge, you can find the Cebolla Mesa Campground. It is a really picturesque location because of it being close to Taos Mountains. You will be able to sleep like a baby because of the sounds of the Rio Grande River and you can always embark on an adventure on the Cebolla Mesa Trail, a hike that is perfect for the entire family. To make matters even more interesting, the campground is completely free. The only problem is that there are just 5 sites available.
Rockhound State Park
Rockhound state Park offers 36 campsites. 29 of them have electricity and water. This is a great place to go to if you have kids since there is an extra playground that offers great entertainment for them. You have access to a short trail there, one that is suitable for the entire family. Not much wilderness can be seen, the fee is $10 and the rocks there are the ones that you will want to see.
Columbine Campground
If you want to experience the scenic Red River Canyon, the Columbine Campground is a great place for your camp. You can easily go on the Columbine Canyon hike trail from here and you have access to 27 campsites. 8 of them include cooking grills and fire pits. The Columbine Creek reaches the campground and the Red River is quite close buy. You can take your dog with you and there is a fee of $15 for one site.
El Vado Lake State Park
The last New Mexico campsite that we want to mention is El Vado Lake State Park. It is perfect as it has various recreational options available for you like water skiing, boating and fishing. Various perfect spots for kokanee and trout fishing are available and you have access to 80 sites, making this a really popular destination for campers. 12 vaulted showers and toilets are available and 19 sites include electric hookups. Among the animals you will see, we should mention ospreys, red-tailed hawks and bald eagles.
