5 lodging sites · 1 RV/tent site · 1 RV site · 11 tent sites
Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
Best in New Mexico: Finalist
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.
Full RV hookups
Electrical, water, and sewage hookups are available at select sites.
Romantic
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is romantic.
Camp Rio, formerly named Camp @ Cloudcroft is located in beautiful SE New Mexico! The park is surrounded by thousands of acres of the Lincoln National Forest. The forest is laced with small villages, picturesque roads, riding, hiking, golf, and walking trails. Small valleys, surrounding mountains, racing streams, wildlife, birds, mountain glens and outdoor activities are available to Camp Rio guests. The small towns around us are Mayhill, Cloudcroft, Weed, and Pinion. These towns have scheduled activities such as arts and craft fairs, car shows, bluegrass festivals, dog shows, and Lumberjack days. Additional day trips to Alamogordo, Capitan (Smokey the Bear), Carlsbad, Las Cruces, Lincoln (Billy the Kid), Ruidoso (skiing), Sunspot (National Solar Observatory, Truth or Consequences (Hot Springs) and White Sands National Monument! Guests enjoy our upgraded free wifi to have the best of both worlds, surrounded by beautiful nature, while still being able to connect with family/friends/work. Our location is superb to use as a base camp for numerous attractions as a centralized location to have many adventures.
The camp was beautiful and quiet, very peaceful and clean. The little river running through camp has crystal clear water and you can see trout hanging out under the willows and near the bridge. Waking up to about 40 turkeys walking through camp early in the morning was pretty cool as well. Would definitely stay at this camp again!
Calvin Y.
2 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· January 2025
Tent ·
It’s amazing! It’s beautiful and calm, it has extremely clean public areas and comfortable camping areas. The owners are extremely kind and helpful, I can say confidently you’ll have a great time staying here!
Brandon H.
11 reviews
Recommends
· December 2024
Tent ·
My second time camping here it’s a great place just have to remember it’s colder in the valley just pack extra warm.
Luis H.
3 months on Hipcamp
Not recommend
· November 2024
23 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
I booked two nights but only stayed one. I asked for a refund for the second through the hipcamp ap and they just didn't reply.
Shelise D.
3 reviews
Recommends
· November 2024
Nomad who needs a clean bathroom
16 ft pop-up camper · With pets ·
The bathrooms were warm, clean and had consistent hot water! Water and power hook-up worked, as advertised. I used the pavilion to work out and it was clean (no hot water to wash dishes). I wouldn't say that my spot was "romantic" but the grounds were beautifully well-kept and the stream featured in all the photos online was as magical as people say. Firewood and a fire ring is $25 extra. The food truck that was open on Fridays had the best elote I have every tasted. The staff we met were all very nice, friendly and personable, with the exception of one male staff who took a rude tone with me about my 12 year old dog being off leash for less than five minutes. I welcome all reminders about the rules, I do not welcome rudeness. So keep your dog on a leash unless you want him to yell at you. Lauri was especially attentive (remembered my name) and wonderful to talk to! Make sure to throw your garbage away at the end of the night and supervise your food, as there was a stray dog that visited often, day and night. My wifi didn't work well in this mountainous valley (Starlink) but I was able to connect to the camp's wifi and was able to work my full schedule. What a god send. No phone service, so be prepared. A little slice of heaven with Elk, wonderful stars and lovely people.
I would recommend this place and I would visit it again!
Richard M.
4 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2024
Tent ·
Beautiful campground and friendly staff! Hidden gem of a place.
Location
Mayhill, Otero, New Mexico, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Mescalero Apache and Ndé Kónitsąąíí Gokíyaa (Lipan Apache) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking