We will be touring N Mexico this summer and would like to hear where your favorite parks are. There are many primitive places that are tent appropriate only, so those are out. We are a 36' class A pulling a utility trailer with motorcycles, so about 48' overall, plus our Jeep which I drive. We like smaller campgrounds , prefer full hookups for anything more than a couple of days and a laundry facility is always nice. The roads in must also be appropriate for something our size.

Cochiti Corp of Engineers has some full hookups and day-trip to Santa Fe.

Whittington CenterIt’s a huge (30,000+ acres) NRA hunting and shooting facility large enough to accomdate those interested in neither. There are over a hundred FHU sites open to the general public. The Santa Fe trail goes through the Center. There’s an old mining town and lots of back country to explore.

Our only stop in New Mexico was in Carlsbad. Stayed at the KOA about 12-15 miles north of Carlsbad (town). VERY nice, sites , all pull thrus, accommodate anything. Close to the Carlsbad Caverns, and Roswell. FWIW.

Let's start with Santa Fe Skies. Yes, a commercial park with all the pros and cons of that type, but well laid out and fabulous sunset views. About 10 miles out from the Plaza, but convenient route to town.Taos Valley RV just up the road in Taos. These are our favorite two town in New Mexico: Santa Fe and Taos. The parks are just for a nice place to stay.On the way to Colorado we like Raton Pass RV Park (used to be called, "Cedar Rail") It is a good place to begin adjusting to higher altitude for us Lowlanders.We have stayed at the "in town" campground at Carlsbad, but this is a clear example of a campground choice being made purely for convenient access to our real reason for the visit. It is surely not a "great campground" but it served its purpose well.In fact, most of our experience of RV camping in New Mexico fits into this same pattern. The choice is made based on the area we want to visit, not on the campground as destination.Chama is another place we like to visit and there are several choices of campgrounds there.

Poncho Villa and City of Rocks. Bill.

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2gypsies1
Explorer III
Apr 28, 2018
Cochiti Corp of Engineers has some full hookups and day-trip to Santa Fe.
ljr
Nomad
Apr 28, 2018
Whittington Center

It’s a huge (30,000+ acres) NRA hunting and shooting facility large enough to accomdate those interested in neither. There are over a hundred FHU sites open to the general public. The Santa Fe trail goes through the Center. There’s an old mining town and lots of back country to explore.
jerseyjim
Explorer
Apr 28, 2018
Our only stop in New Mexico was in Carlsbad. Stayed at the KOA about 12-15 miles north of Carlsbad (town). VERY nice, sites , all pull thrus, accommodate anything.

Close to the Carlsbad Caverns, and Roswell.

FWIW.
padredw
Nomad
Apr 28, 2018
Let's start with Santa Fe Skies. Yes, a commercial park with all the pros and cons of that type, but well laid out and fabulous sunset views. About 10 miles out from the Plaza, but convenient route to town.

Taos Valley RV just up the road in Taos. These are our favorite two town in New Mexico: Santa Fe and Taos. The parks are just for a nice place to stay.

On the way to Colorado we like Raton Pass RV Park (used to be called, "Cedar Rail") It is a good place to begin adjusting to higher altitude for us Lowlanders.

We have stayed at the "in town" campground at Carlsbad, but this is a clear example of a campground choice being made purely for convenient access to our real reason for the visit. It is surely not a "great campground" but it served its purpose well.

In fact, most of our experience of RV camping in New Mexico fits into this same pattern. The choice is made based on the area we want to visit, not on the campground as destination.

Chama is another place we like to visit and there are several choices of campgrounds there.
wr1032
Explorer
Apr 28, 2018
Poncho Villa and City of Rocks.
Bill
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vermilye
Explorer
Apr 28, 2018
2X on City of Rocks.
gwalter
Explorer III
Apr 28, 2018
We like Hacienda in Las Cruces, Little Creek in Alto, Whittington NRA, Santa Fe Skies, and Elephant Butte. Whittington is great for traveling between New Mexico and Colorado.
ppine
Explorer II
Apr 28, 2018
Pecos along the river.
ljr
Nomad
Apr 28, 2018
ppine wrote:
Pecos along the river.

Brantley Lake State Park, along the Pecos, is nice.
TexasShadow
Explorer II
Apr 28, 2018
we like Valley of Fires campground, just west of Carrizozo on 380.
and we like the Isleta Resort RV park just south of Albuquerque. It is on the RoadRunner train line and has some nice walking trails and is close enough to the Casino for dining or gambling or both.