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Desert Heat Season — New Mexico
Low-elevation desert campgrounds regularly see 100–115°F May–September. Carry at least 1 gallon of water per person per day. Avoid hiking 10am–4pm. Higher elevation sites (6,000+ ft) are significantly cooler. Desert camping: extreme heat can be fatal. Verify current fire restrictions with the managing agency before visiting.
Showing 31 of 31 campgrounds
USFS
$5/night
⛺ Apache Creek Campground
Gila National Forest — Apache Creek
⛰️ 7,400 ft
16 sites
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fishinghikingbirdingCDT accessbackpacking
BLM
Free Camping
FREE
🏕️ Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness Dispersed
Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness — San Juan Basin
⛰️ 5,600 ft
hikingphotographygeological explorationstargazingfossil viewing
USFS
Free Camping
FREE
🏕️ Bosque del Apache NWR Day Use / Dispersed
Rio Grande Valley — San Antonio, NM
⛰️ 4,500 ft
birdingwildlife viewingphotographyhikingnature watching
NM State Parks
RV OK
$18/night
⛺ Bottomless Lakes State Park Campground
Roswell Area — Eastern New Mexico
⛰️ 3,600 ft
42 sites · 42 reservable
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swimmingkayakingfishinghikingwildlife viewing
NPS
Free Camping
FREE
🏕️ Carlsbad Caverns NP Backcountry
Carlsbad Caverns NP
⛰️ 4,400 ft
cave toursdesert hikingstargazing
USFS
$5/night
⛺ Catwalk Recreation Area Campground
Gila National Forest — Whitewater Creek
⛰️ 5,400 ft
10 sites
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hikingswimmingwildlife viewingphotography
State
$10/night
⛺ Cimarron Canyon State Park Campground
Colfax County
⛰️ 8,400 ft
88 sites
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fly fishinghikingrock climbingwildlife viewingphotography
NM State Parks
RV OK
$18/night
⛺ Eagle Nest Lake State Park Campground
Cimarron Canyon — Moreno Valley
⛰️ 8,200 ft
90 sites · 70 reservable
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fishingboatinghikingwildlife viewingOHV
NM State Parks
RV OK
$18/night
⛺ Elephant Butte Lake State Park Campground
Truth or Consequences — Sierra County
⛰️ 4,400 ft
200 sites · 150 reservable
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boatingfishingwater skiingswimminghiking
State
RV OK
$18/night
⛺ Elephant Butte Lake State Park Campground
Sierra County
⛰️ 4,407 ft
200 sites · 150 reservable
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boatingfishingswimmingsailingbird watching
USFS
RV OK
$20/night
⛺ Elephant Rock Campground — Red River
Carson National Forest — Red River Valley
⛰️ 8,600 ft
21 sites · 21 reservable
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fly fishinghikingmountain bikingATVswildlife viewing
NPS
RV OK
$20/night
⛺ Gallo Campground — Chaco Culture NHP
Chaco Culture National Historical Park — San Juan Basin
⛰️ 6,200 ft
64 sites · 40 reservable
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stargazinghikingcultural historyarchaeological sitesphotography
USFS
Free Camping
FREE
🏕️ Gila National Forest Dispersed — Gila Wilderness
Gila National Forest — Silver City
⛰️ 6,500 ft
backpackinghikinghot springsfishingwildlife viewing
NM State Parks
$14/night
⛺ Hyde Memorial State Park Campground
Santa Fe — Sangre de Cristo Mountains
⛰️ 8,500 ft
30 sites · 30 reservable
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hikingmountain bikingwildlife viewingskiing nearbypicnicking
USFS
RV OK
$20/night
⛺ Jemez Falls Campground
Santa Fe National Forest — Jemez Mountains
⛰️ 7,800 ft
52 sites · 40 reservable
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hikinghot springsfishingwildlife viewingwildflower viewing
Tribal
RV OK
$15/night
⛺ Jicarilla Apache Nation — Stone Lake Campground
Rio Arriba County
⛰️ 7,250 ft
30 sites
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fishingboatingwildlife viewinghunting
NPS
RV OK
$25/night
⛺ Juniper Campground - Bandelier NM
Bandelier National Monument
⛰️ 6,600 ft
94 sites
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hikingarchaeologyscenic views
NPS
RV OK
$20/night
⛺ Juniper Campground — Bandelier NM
Bandelier National Monument — Jemez Mountains
⛰️ 6,600 ft
94 sites · 70 reservable
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hikingcliff dwelling toursbirdingwildlife viewingcultural history
Tribal
$20/night
⛺ Mescalero Apache Reservation — Silver Lake Campground
Otero County
⛰️ 8,200 ft
20 sites · 10 reservable
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fishinghikingwildlife viewing
Tribal
RV OK
$10/night
⛺ Navajo Nation — Navajo Lake SP Campground (NM side)
San Juan County
⛰️ 6,100 ft
100 sites · 60 reservable
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fishingboatinghikingwildlife viewing
Tribal
RV OK
$15/night
⛺ Ohkay Owingeh (San Juan Pueblo) — Camping & Fishing
Rio Arriba County
⛰️ 5,600 ft
20 sites
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fishingcultural historywildlife viewingbird watching
BLM
RV OK
$7/night
⛺ Orilla Verde Recreation Area
Rio Grande del Norte National Monument — Embudo
⛰️ 6,200 ft
50 sites · 30 reservable
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raftingkayakingfishinghikingbirding
NPS
fee varies
⛺ Rattlesnake Springs Backcountry Camp — Carlsbad Caverns NP
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
⛰️ 3,200 ft
12 sites · 12 reservable
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cave toursbat watchingbirdinghikingstargazing
USFS
Free Camping
FREE
🏕️ Rio Chama Dispersed Camping — Ghost Ranch Area
Carson National Forest — Chama River Canyon
⛰️ 6,500 ft
raftingkayakinghikingphotographywildlife viewing
USFS
RV OK
$22/night
⛺ Silver Campground — Cloudcroft
Lincoln National Forest — Sacramento Mountains
⛰️ 8,700 ft
32 sites · 20 reservable
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hikingmountain bikingwildlife viewingphotographystargazing
NM State Parks
RV OK
$18/night
⛺ Soda Pocket Campground — Sugarite Canyon State Park
Raton — Cimarron Range
⛰️ 7,600 ft
40 sites · 40 reservable
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fishinghikingbirdingwildlife viewingphotography
NM State Parks
RV OK
$18/night
⛺ Storrie Lake State Park Campground
Las Vegas, NM — Mora Valley
⛰️ 6,800 ft
50 sites · 35 reservable
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fishingboatingwindsurfinghikingwildlife viewing
State
RV OK
$14/night
⛺ Sugarite Canyon State Park Campground
Colfax County
⛰️ 7,800 ft
40 sites · 40 reservable
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fishingkayakinghikingbird watchingcultural history
USFS
RV OK
$18/night
⛺ Upper End Lake Campground — Bluewater Lake SP
Cibola National Forest / Bluewater Lake State Park
⛰️ 7,400 ft
150 sites · 100 reservable
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fishingboatinghikingwildlife viewing
BLM
RV OK
$20/night
⛺ Valley of Fires Recreation Area
Valley of Fires — Carrizozo
⛰️ 5,200 ft
19 sites
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hikinggeological explorationphotographystargazingwildlife viewing
NPS
$3/night
⛺ White Sands National Park Backcountry
White Sands National Park — Chihuahuan Desert
⛰️ 4,030 ft
10 sites · 10 reservable
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stargazinghikingphotographysand sleddingsunset viewing
Important notices:
Campground availability, fees, and amenities change without notice — verify with the managing agency before travel. Fire restrictions vary by location and season. Check current fire restrictions with the managing agency. Dispersed camping rules vary by agency (USFS, BLM, State). Verify regulations before camping. Desert camping: Extreme heat May–September. Carry excess water. Heat-related illness can be fatal. PeakScout does not manage or operate any campgrounds. Tribal land campgrounds require separate tribal permits — contact the tribal office before visiting. Data provided for planning purposes only. Terms of Service · Privacy Policy
Campground availability, fees, and amenities change without notice — verify with the managing agency before travel. Fire restrictions vary by location and season. Check current fire restrictions with the managing agency. Dispersed camping rules vary by agency (USFS, BLM, State). Verify regulations before camping. Desert camping: Extreme heat May–September. Carry excess water. Heat-related illness can be fatal. PeakScout does not manage or operate any campgrounds. Tribal land campgrounds require separate tribal permits — contact the tribal office before visiting. Data provided for planning purposes only. Terms of Service · Privacy Policy