Count the stars from secluded campgrounds near Kingston, on the edge of Gila National Forest.
Explore cave dwellings and mountain hiking trails in Gila National Forest while camping near Kingston, New Mexico. The ghost town and former mining community contains multiple forest and creekside campgrounds that offer fire rings and barbecue grills at each campsite. Pet-friendly, private campsites with potable water near Kingston are also available on secluded ranches for an off-the-grid experience. Or, stay overnight in the Chihuahuan Desert at an RV park with 30- and 50-amp electric hookups and access to restrooms, picnic shelters, and potable water near City of Rocks State Park. Day trip into the park for mountain-biking trails throughout the desert botanical garden. Water play awaits an hour from town at Elephant Butte Lake State Park—New Mexico’s largest state park. Spend days boating, kayaking, and jet skiing, and then go stargazing at night from the state-park campgrounds that have cabin rentals and beach camping sites with showers, restrooms, and drinking water.