Water Canyon Campground

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This forested camp tucks you far away from the urban grind so you can really kick back and relax, but despite its name, Water Canyon Campground isn’t somewhere where you want to show up empty-handed when it comes to hydration.

Hikers may enjoy the nearby Mesa Trailhead, and hunting is an additional recreational opportunity.

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Top-rated for location, privacy, and amenities near Cibola National Forest

Perry Farms RV Park

15 sites · RVs, Tents40 acres · Socorro, NM

Perry Farms is the home place of the Perry Family, established in 1980, and provided much open space for the children to grow and play. It is located in the northern edges of the Chihuahuan Desert. Native fauna and flora as well as beautiful blue skies, with millions of stars provide peaceful, quiet moments of nature. Learn more about this land: Desert Camp consists of six RV spots with full hookups (electricity-30 and 50 amp, septic, water, and WIFI) and 11 unimproved tent camping areas on family property of Perry Farms. The land has arroyos, mesas, lots of flat areas to car camp, pitch a tent or sleep on the ground under the beautiful, dark New Mexico skies. There are also a few places to hang a hammock. To the west, there are miles and miles to hike, mountain bike, or just enjoy the view of the Magdalena Mountains. Neighbors are quiet and you can choose a spot away from anyone.

Plateau Hame De Colquhoun

5 sites · RVs, Tents15 acres · Bosque, NM

Our family purchased this land in January of 2020 with living on and building a tiny house. Along the way we plan on setting up a couple campsites and have a few small events.Learn more about this land:Here at Plateau Hame De Colquhoun our goal is to live off our land without leaving much of a carbon footprint. We have opened our land in hopes that others can come be themselves, relax, explore, learn or teach within a safe Environment! Plateau Hame De Colquhoun is reasonably private and you can make your visit your own. Enjoy being yourself amongst the space.. 420 friendly. Located on edge of the Mesa overlooking the Rio Grande with beautiful mountains views, keep in mind this is an ongoing project and much of the land is untamed and in all its natural glory. *Snakes, other wild life included* Like the lives of pioneers before us the amenities are sparse. If you enjoy ruggedness and serene isolation with majestic views of the local mountain ranges, then this is your place to visit.

Pristine High Desert Wilderness

10 sites · RVs, Tents160 acres · San Antonito, NM

Here is a beautiful wide-open 160 acre site in the Socorro High Desert with wonderful scenic views of the Magdalena Mountains to your West and the Rio Grande Basin to your East. ⛰🚵‍♀️ A small circular road has been carved onsite with plenty of cleared out camping spaces along its length. Excellent terrain for ATVs and Jeep’s! 🌵🏍 Feel free to bring wood and start a fire. 🔥 Please don't harvest wood onsite as I am in the process of regenerating the land through permaculture and need all the organic material I can spare. Amazing Stargazing Opportunities! 🌌 Perfect for a Peaceful Trip in Nature. 🍄 Plenty of safe space to do whatever you want, just be mindful of the Land and your Neighbors. ⛺️ Bring shade! Brief Directions for Those Without Internet: Exit the I-25 at San Marcial onto Highway 178/Willow Springs Ranch Road. At the end off the off-ramp you're going to turn right at the stop sign and drive West towards the Magdalena Mountains. You'll pretty quickly cross over a cattle-guard and then be on a dirt road for the remainder of the drive, but it's very well maintained by the county, so don't worry! Keep going West towards the mountains for about five miles until you cross over another cattle-guard. Shortly after this second cattle-guard you'll come across a four-way intersection where Sunset Vista bisects Willow Springs Ranch Rd. A lot of the signage gets blown over out here, so this may or may not be adequately marked. Turn left at the intersection. Drive about 2600ft and you'll cross over one last cattle-guard and quickly notice three cairns on your left. These sort of notate the upper Northwestern corner of the property. The next 2600ft beyond those three stacks of rocks is the Western face of the property. If you pass a big-wash you went too far. There's two dirt driveways leading into the property, making it pretty navigable in virtually any vehicle as well as dozens of cleared out sites.

Camp Darkmoon

3 sites · Lodging, Tents2 acres · Madrone, NM

Two acres of sage flatlands. Close to town but even closer to the mountains. Monte Largo Cañon is a short rocky drive away. Perfectly clean air, peaceful atmosphere, and flawless stars at night. Camp Darkmoon is a school of alternative architecture. On site are a handful of earthen structures. Lodging and tent site are available to book.

Socorro Sunsets

1 site · RV1 acre · Las Nutrias, NM

Welcome to your desert escape. The property is 1 acre and features desert and mountain views. Nearby attractions include: Several Wineries in the town of Belen, just 25 mins away. Must see: The Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, The Manzano Mountains State Park, The Rio Salado River, and Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument.

High Country Hip Camp

9 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · Magdalena, NM

We live on a 5 acre mini ranch right in the Village of Magdalena. Our property looks remote because we are on the edge of the village overlooking the hills and mountains of village land, however we are just a hop skip jump away from the local bar, cafe, gas station, etc. This property is best suited for RVs, car camping, vans, etc. Tent camping is available, but beware of winds. We offer very limited access to amenities, but with some notice we can help with with water hook ups, garbage disposal. We have an extra bathroom in the house available for guests to use for toilet and showers, but require arrangements, as we have dogs and will need to unlock house as needed. Folks are welcome to start a fire at the fire pit and say hello to our animals. We have a donkey named Dolly, a goat named Jake, and mini horse named Amber. We also have 2 horses on site named Cowgirl and Chiquita. Check out our second property on HipCamp, Tumbleweeds Diner!

La Joya Wildlife

1 site · RV1 acre · La Joya, NM

**Welcome to La Joya, New Mexico!** Nestled near the breathtaking Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge and the serene Rio Grande River, La Joya is steeped in rich history and natural beauty. The area is known for its diverse wildlife and stunning landscapes, making it a perfect retreat for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. As an international traveling musician, I invite you to stay at my RV spots. Your visit not only supports my passion for music but also contributes to initiatives that provide instruments and music education for local youth. Together, we can inspire the next generation of musicians while you enjoy the tranquility of La Joya. Come experience the beauty of New Mexico and make a difference!

Camp Valencia

1 site · RV, Tent20 acres · Belen, NM

Enjoy a secluded property filled with wildlife. Migratory birds fly through. If you are a bird watcher this is a great location. The area attracts predatory birds as well as migratory birds. Bald eagles have been frequantly seen as well as a variety of hawks. The fishing is good the ditch is regularly stocked.Learn more about this land:Enjoy a large private property that butts up to the Rio Grande. This property is near the Whitmore wild life preserve in Valencia County. Kid friendly and dog friendly. A stone's throw away from the Bosque del Apache wildlife preserve. Cranes, other migratory birds and predatory birds frequent the area. The ponds and swamp are unusual for New Mexican landscapes.

Rock Stock

1 site · RV, Tent163 acres · San Antonito, NM

Enjoy a quiet evening on this high desert property. 15 miles to the Bosque del Apache National Refuge and 6 miles to Black Mesa and Rio Grande. 163 acre property available for exploration. Site cleared for dry camping in RV, tents, or just sleep under the stars. Usually a mild climate. 15 miles to Fort Craig.

Freedom And Rest

1 site · RV, Tent2 acres · Belen, NM

Flat land with utilities. Water, Electric and septic tank. 20A, 30A, and 50A RV available at the power box. There is also a mobile home There which has a washer and dryer which they access through the back porch to the laundry room only can use porch as sitting area to relax as well. 10 minutes Belen Town, 20 minutes to Lunas, 45 minutes to Albuquerque, and 40 minutes to Socorro, Traveling and need a place to park for the night rest for in your tent or car is perfect for you

Camp Louie

2 sites · RVs, Tents2 acres · Veguita, NM

Two acres of flat desert land just 10 minutes off of the highway. Well maintained dirt roads for the last two miles, suitable for any vehicle. Surrounded by numerous outdoor activities. Explore New Mexico or kick back and enjoy a quiet off grid experience. Rio Grande River - 10 minutes Elephant Butte- 1.5 hours Sevilleta nation wildlife refuge-30 minutes Bosque del Apache Wilderness and Wildlife Refuge- 1 hour Manzano peak and Manzano State park - 1 hour Lardron peak - 45 minutes Salinas peak- 3 hours Salinas Pueblo missions National monument- 1.5 hours South baldy - 1.5 hours Mount Withington- 2 hours West Blue mountain- 3 hours San Mateo peak -3 hours Cookes peak- 3.5 hours White sands national park-3 hours White sands missile range-3 hours San Andres national wildlife refuge - 4 hours

Desert Camping with Mountain Views

1 site · RV2 acres · Las Nutrias, NM

Learn more about this land:Our campsite provides amazing sunset & sunrise views of Whiteface Mountain to the east, Bosque Peak to the Northeast and the Sierra Ladrones Wilderness Study Area/Mountains out to the West. Verizon cell phone tower is located near the intersection of Highway 60 and Monrovia Street and provides for full LTE service. The site is located about half a mile off of Highway 60, but tucked far enough away where you will not hear any highway traffic. The closest nearby land occupants are about 2 miles away and more in other directions. Privacy will not be a concern! We are slowly in the works of adding a firepit area and some pet area fencing. The perimeter is marked with green metal stakes with red tops. What is Nearby? Rio Grande River: 5.7 Miles (7 minutes) Walking Sands Reat Area: 16.6 Miles (17 Minutes) Belen: 24 miles (25 minutes) Los Lunas: 37 Miles (37 minutes) Albuquerque: 57 Miles (53 min) Other Nearby Points of Interest: Abo Canyon Alexander Municipal Airport Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge Manzano Mountains State Park Rio Salado River Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument Corner Points/GPS: 34.416828,-106.709514 34.416801,-106.709020 Elevation: 5,100 ft About Socorro County: Mostly rural, Socorro County sits in the central part of New Mexico and consists of a population of roughly 18,000. While home to very few people, the county does possess many great parks and natural wonders such as the awe inspiring Manazano Mountains and Abo Canyon. Small towns in this county include Escondida, Socorro and Magdalena, meaning a supply run to the nearest Wal-Mart is never too far away.

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