Discover Camping in New Mexico
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Valles Caldera National Preserve Backcountry Vehicle Timed Entry
Valles Caldera National Preserve
Near Jemez Springs, New Mexico
About 1.25 million years ago, a spectacular volcanic eruption created the 13-mile wide circular depression now known as Valles Caldera. The park is home to vast mountain meadows, forested lava domes, abundant wildlife, and meandering streams. Human history stretches back more than 11,000 years from ...
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Carlsbad Caverns National Park
National Park Service
Near Carlsbad, New Mexico
High ancient sea ledges, deep rocky canyons, flowering cactus, and desert wildlife—treasures above the ground in the Chihuahuan Desert. Hidden beneath the surface are more than 119 caves—formed when sulfuric acid dissolved limestone leaving behind caverns of all sizes.
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Carlsbad Caverns National Park Tours
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Near Carlsbad, New Mexico
Visitors are able to make Self-Guided Tour reservations at a cost of $1.00 per person. ****Entrance fees into the cave must be paid inside the visitor center upon arrival.**** ****Masks are optional at this time.**** Masks are based on Community Health Level based on the CDC guidance fo...
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Carson National Forest
USDA Forest Service
Near Taos, New Mexico
Recreation Opportunities The Carson National Forest offers unlimited recreational opportunities in any season. The magnificent mountain scenery and cool summer temperatures lure vacationers to enjoy the peace and quiet, for fishing, hunti...
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Cibola National Forest and Grasslands
USDA Forest Service
Near Albuquerque, New Mexico
Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands Acreage: 1,625,542 Elevation: 2,700 feet -11,300 feet The mountain ranges of the four forested districts of Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands include: the Datil, Gallinas, Magdalena, Bear, San Mateo, Zuni, Sandia and Manzano mounta...
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Gila National Forest
USDA Forest Service
Near Reserve, New Mexico
The forest is probably best known for its wilderness areas, in particular the Gila Wilderness - the first Congressionally designated wilderness in the United States. The magnificent mountain scenery, cool summer temperatures and relatively warm winters permit a wide range of recreational opportuniti...
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Lincoln National Forest
USDA Forest Service
Near Cloudcroft, New Mexico
Welcome to the Lincoln's Recreation page . General Questions about Recreating on the Lincoln? Call your local Ranger Station and check on temperatures, conditions, best place to go for your wishes and much more. Download Geo-PDF's of popular trail areas for use in your phones : ...
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Pecos National Historical Park Fishing Reservations
Pecos National Historical Park
Near Pecos, New Mexico
In the midst of pinon, juniper, and ponderosa pine woodlands of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains not far from Santa Fe, the remains of Indian pueblos stand as meaningful reminders of people who once prevailed. Pecos National Historical Park helps visitors explore the cultural exchange and geographic f...
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Santa Fe National Forest
USDA Forest Service
Near Santa Fe, New Mexico
Rising from deserts, meadows and grasslands, the mesas, canyons and peaks of the Santa Fe National Forest are a place for re-creation. Whether gathering of families or gathering pinon nuts and firewood, the forest is a "querencia" - a special place. The past meets the present in this environme...
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White Sands National Park
National Park Service
Near Tularosa, New Mexico
Rising from the heart of the Tularosa Basin is one of the world's great natural wonders - the glistening white sands of New Mexico. Great wave-like dunes of gypsum sand have engulfed 275 square miles of desert, creating the world's largest gypsum dunefield. White Sands National Park preserves a majo...
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White Sands National Park Tours
White Sands National Park
Near Tularosa, New Mexico
Rising from the heart of the Tularosa Basin is one of the world's great natural wonders, the glistening white sands of New Mexico. Great wave-like dunes of gypsum sand have engulfed 275 square miles of desert, creating the world's largest gypsum dunefield. White Sands National Park preserves a major...
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Carson National Forest Christmas Tree Permit
Carson National Forest
Near Taos, New Mexico
This permit allows you to cut a Christmas Tree within designated areas of the Carson National Forest! Lifelong memories are built during these special times and we are happy to help with any information gathering you'll need to make this trip a safe and enjoyable one. Please be sure to read and a...
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Catwalk Recreation Area
Gila National Forest
Near Glenwood, New Mexico
The Catwalk's history began with the discovery of gold and silver in the rugged Mogollon Mountains above Whitewater Canyon. In 1893, the small town of Graham (also known as Whitewater) grew around a mill, located on the west hillside near the present day of parking area. The mill only lasted about 1...
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Cibola National Forest Christmas Tree Permit
Cibola National Forest and Grasslands
Near Albuquerque, New Mexico
The selection and cutting of a Christmas tree has been a treasured New Mexican tradition for many generations. Lifelong memories are built during these special times and we are happy to be able to offer tree permit sales and help with any information gathering you’ll need to make your trip a safe ...
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Gila National Forest Christmas Tree Permit
Gila National Forest
Near Glenwood, New Mexico
This permit allows you to cut a Christmas Tree within designated areas of the Gila National Forest! Lifelong memories are built during these special times and we are happy to help with any information gathering you'll need to make this trip a safe and enjoyable one. Please be sure to read and agr...
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Haystack Mountain Ohv Area
Valley of Fires
Near Roswell, New Mexico
Perched on the rugged breaks overlooking the Pecos River, Haystack Mountain Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Area offers 1,920 acres of trails to ride. From novices to experts, on bare rock and sandy washes, OHV enthusiasts can find terrain to fit their skill level. The terrain is extremely rugged, inclu...
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Lincoln National Forest Christmas Tree Permit
Lincoln National Forest
Near Mayhill, New Mexico
PERMITS ON SALE NOV. 14 to DEC. 23, 2022 Each permit will cost $10.00 plus a $2.50 processing fee and allows you to cut a Christmas tree on the Lincoln National Forest. Please be sure to download and read all the guidelines before selecting your tree. The selection and cutting of a Christmas t...
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Mescalero Sands Ohv Area
Valley of Fires
Near Roswell, New Mexico
More than 610 acres of towering 90+ foot sand dunes await your enjoyment in the Mescalero Sands Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Area. The dune field stretches over most of the area and lends itself well to all terrain cycles, sand rails and dune buggies. The dunes are made up of quartz particles and are c...
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Rio Chama River Permits
Rio Chama Wild and Scenic River
Near Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico
The Rio Chama is 120 miles long, making it the third largest tributary of the Rio Grande. Beginning in the southern San Juan Mountains of south-central Colorado, it joins the Rio Grande near Espanola, New Mexico. In 1978, Congress recognized the canyons as a special place of beauty and ecological i...
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Santa Fe National Forest Christmas Tree Permit
Santa Fe National Forest
Near Santa Fe, New Mexico
This permit allows you to cut a Christmas Tree within designated areas of the Santa Fe National Forest! Lifelong memories are built during these special times and we are happy to help with any information gathering you'll need to make this trip a safe and enjoyable one. Please be sure to read...
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Valley of Fires Rec Area Activity Scan and Pay
Valley of Fires
Near Carrizozo, New Mexico
Valley of Fires recreation area is located immediately adjacent to the Malpais Lava Flow. Approximately 5,000 years ago, Little Black Peak erupted and flowed 44 miles into the Tularosa Basin, filling the basin with molten rock. The resulting lava flow is four to six miles wide, 160 feet thick and co...
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Amole Canyon Group Shelter
Carson National Forest
Near Ranchos De Taos, New Mexico
The Amole Group Shelter is located immediately adjacent to the popular wooded Amole Canyon Day Use Area at 8,400 feet in elevation. The group shelter accommodates up to 100 people with plenty of solitude since this is the only group facility in this location. This location provides gated access, t...
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Abiquiu Lake
US Army Corps of Engineers
Near Abiquiu, New Mexico
This 5,200 surface acre reservoir offers some of the finest fishing in northern New Mexico. Reptile fossils 200 million years old have been found in the area. The area includes a fine panoramic view of the Cerro Pedernal from the dam. It is surrounded by red sandstone formations on Hwy 84 and adjace...
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Agua Piedra Campground
Carson National Forest
Near Vadito, New Mexico
Agua Piedra, located in the Carson National Forest, is nestled near the Rio Pueblo and Agua Piedra Creek. The campground contains many shaded areas to camp, relax, and enjoy the outdoors.For facility specific information, please call (928) 537-8888.The campground includes 40 single sites each with a...
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Aspen Group Area (Lincoln National Forest, NM)
Lincoln National Forest
Near Mescalero, New Mexico
At an elevation of almost 9,000 ft., campers at the Aspen Group Area can expect cool, crisp, mountain breezes coming off the steep Sacramento Mountains - perfect for an escape from the scorching desert valley below. The campground is surrounded by mixed pine, fir, and plenty of white-trunked aspen t...
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Balsam Glade Picnic Site
Cibola National Forest and Grasslands
Near Sandia Park, New Mexico
Balsam Glade Picnic Site was named by an early American settler who mistook the white fir that grows here for balsam fir, as they are similar in appearance. He called this area "Balsam Glade" for so long that the name stuck. From 1935 to 1941 the YMCA operated a summer camp for boys here. One yo...
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Black Bear Group Area
Lincoln National Forest
Near Cloudcroft, New Mexico
Black Bear is perched atop the scenic Sacramento Mountains of south-central New Mexico, near Alamogordo and Cloudcroft. The site is surrounded by the aromatic pine trees and aspen groves of Lincoln National Forest. The group area is conveniently connected to a network of hiking and biking trails. Br...
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Bandelier National Monument
National Park Service
Near Pena Blanca, New Mexico
Bandelier National Monument protects over 33,000 acres of rugged but beautiful canyon and mesa country as well as evidence of a human presence here going back over 11,000 years. Petroglyphs, dwellings carved into the soft rock cliffs, and standing masonry walls pay tribute to the early days of a cu...
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Black Canyon Campground (Santa Fe National Forest, NM)
Santa Fe National Forest
Near Santa Fe, New Mexico
At 8475 feet in elevation, Black Canyon Campground is in a great location to experience some of the finest mountain scenery the Southwest has to offer. The facility is newly renovated and provides access to a variety of outdoor recreational activities. Campers can enjoy warm days and cool weather in...
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Capulin Spring Picnic Site
Cibola National Forest and Grasslands
Near Sandia Park, New Mexico
Capulin Spring is a well-loved recreation spot. It accommodates fifty people. This picnic site is surrounded by heavily wooded land that affords shade to escape the heat of the day. The spring at Capulin Spring runs year-round and is a much visited spot by birders, especially in the dry season becau...
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Cedar Creek (Sam Tobias)
Lincoln National Forest
Near Ruidoso, New Mexico
Located on the outskirts of Ruidoso, Cedar Creek provides a wonderful space for groups visiting for the day or staying overnight. With a picnic shelter and three group campsites, the recreation area is ideal for an outing in Lincoln National Forest. A popular pastime is is hiking and mountain bi...
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Cienega Picnic Site
Cibola National Forest and Grasslands
Near Cedar Crest, New Mexico
Beautiful, shady, cool and green are just a few words that recreationists have used to describe the Cienega Group Picnic site. It is fairly flat, accessible, semi-private and accommodates up to fifty people. There are grills, bear proof trash containers and vault toilets provided and no shelter othe...
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Cimarron Campground
Carson National Forest
Near Cimarron, New Mexico
Cimarron Campground is located in the scenic Valle Vidal within Carson National Forest in northern New Mexico, at an elevation of 9,300 feet. The sites are tucked among spruce, aspen and fir trees, and the camp offers an open range feel. Visitors have opportunities to enjoy a variety of recreati...
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Clear Creek Campground (NM)
Santa Fe National Forest
Near Jemez Springs, New Mexico
Less than two hours from the city of Albuquerque, Clear Creek Campground is nestled away in the Jemez Mountains. This cool oasis offers refuge from the New Mexico heat. Visitors delight in the hiking and fishing opportunities available in the shade of the pine covered Jemez Mountains. To make a rese...
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Coal Mine
Cibola National Forest and Grasslands
Near Grants, New Mexico
Coal Mine Campground is situated in the upper portion of the Cibola National Forest in west-central New Mexico. Visitors enjoy hiking the Coal Mine Canyon Nature Trail, as well as picnicking and scenic driving.The campground offers more than a dozen sites for tent or RV camping. Each site can accomm...
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Columbine Campground (NM)
Carson National Forest
Near Questa, New Mexico
Columbine Campground is located between Questa and Red River, New Mexico. The Red River flows past the campground and a trailhead leads into the Columbine-Hondo Wilderness area. Columbine Campground sits at 7,900 feet in elevation.Be sure to explore Red River, Questa, and the Enchanted Circle while...
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