Campgrounds Available This Weekend Near Rio Rancho, NM
Rio Rancho, NM, located just north of Albuquerque, provides easy access to some of New Mexico’s most stunning desert and mountain landscapes. A short drive east, the Cibola National Forest offers campgrounds surrounded by forests and wildlife, perfect for hiking and stargazing. Just to the west, the Sandia Mountains provide a variety of campsites with beautiful views and access to mountain trails. For those seeking a more remote experience, the nearby Rio Grande del Norte National Monument offers rugged, backcountry camping amidst dramatic canyon landscapes. Rio Rancho’s proximity to both desert and mountain terrain provides a variety of camping options for all types of outdoor enthusiasts.

















Cochiti Area in Sandoval County is located 40 min west of Santa Fe, NM with an elevation of 5,475 feet. There are a total of 80 campsites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of March to the end of November. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 32 and 50 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 34 sites have electric and water hookups. 14 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $12.00 to $20.00. Some amenities include shower, swimming. Activities include biking, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Ponderosa Campground in Los Alamos County is located 52 min northwest of Santa Fe, NM with an elevation of 7,585 feet. There are a total of 2 campsites. The campground is open all year. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $35.00 per night. Activities include hiking trails.
Juniper Campground is part of Bandelier National Monument in New Mexico (54 min northwest of Santa Fe, NM) with an elevation of 6,676 feet. There are a total of 2 campsites. The campground is open all year. 1 sites can accommodate RVs between 20 and 55 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $35.00 per night. Some amenities include dump station, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include hiking trails.
Manzano Mountains Campground is part of Manzano Mountains State Park in New Mexico (1 hr 25 min southeast of Los Lunas, NM) with an elevation of 7,252 feet. There are a total of 27 campsites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of April to the end of November. Sites can accommodate RVs between 20 and 64 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 9 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $15.00 to $30.00. Some amenities include dump station, restroom. Activities include hiking trails.
Hyde Memorial Campground is part of Hyde Memorial State Park in New Mexico (just 25 min northeast of Santa Fe, NM) with an elevation of 8,770 feet. There are a total of 24 campsites including 3 yurts. The campground is open all year. 21 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 50 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 3 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $15.00 to $80.00. Some amenities include restroom. Activities include hiking trails.
Bert Clancy Campground is part of Pecos Canyon State Park in New Mexico (53 min east of Santa Fe, NM) with an elevation of 7,806 feet. There are a total of 7 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 40 and 50 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $15.00 per night. Some amenities include restroom. Activities include fishing.
El Cerro Campground is part of Villanueva State Park in New Mexico (1 hr 7 min southeast of Santa Fe, NM) with an elevation of 5,799 feet. There are a total of 24 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs between 20 and 70 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 5 sites have electric and water hookups. 4 sites have electric hookups. 5 sites have water hookups. Fees range from $15.00 to $30.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, playground, restroom, ramada, flush toilets. Activities include fishing, hiking trails.
Bluewater Lake Campground is part of Bluewater Lake State Park in New Mexico (1 hr 54 min west of Rio Rancho, NM) with an elevation of 7,429 feet. There are a total of 41 campsites. The campground is open all year. 39 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 25 and 120 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. 13 sites have electric hookups. 1 site has water hookups. Fees range from $15.00 to $90.00. Some amenities include playground, boat ramp, restroom. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, water skiing, floating sports.
Storrie Lake Campground is part of Storrie Lake State Park in New Mexico (1 hr 10 min east of Santa Fe, NM) with an elevation of 6,599 feet. There are a total of 29 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 26 and 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. 13 sites have electric and water hookups. 16 sites have water hookups. Fees range from $20.00 to $30.00. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, dump station, playground, boat ramp, restroom, ramada, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, water skiing, floating sports.
Grassy Point Campground is part of El Vado Lake State Park in New Mexico (2 hrs 8 min northwest of Santa Fe, NM) with an elevation of 6,952 feet. There are a total of 10 campsites. The campground is normally open from the end of April to the beginning of December. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 30 and 50 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. 6 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $20.00 to $30.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, playground, boat ramp, restroom, ramada, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, floating sports.