Description

Fishing and hiking are the activities of choice at El Rito Campground. And once you’re tuckered out, there is plenty of space to grill up a mouthwatering burger or breakfast burrito. The only question is, are you going to top it off with red chile, green chile, or Christmas style (a mix of both)?
Campsite area
Tent or RV sites
11 sites
Up to guests per site
Up to 6 vehicles
No wheelchair access
Essentials
Campfires allowed
Toilet available
Pets allowed
Amenities
Picnic table available
No potable water

Activities

Offered near the campground.

Biking
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Horseback riding
Off-roading (OHV)
Climbing
Snow sports
Wildlife watching

Terrain

Natural features you'll find at El Rito Campground.

Cave
Desert
Forest
Lake
River, stream, or...
Waterfall
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Hipcamper Audrey
Audrey R.
didn't provide a recommendation.
July 10th, 2023

This was the worst experience we have ever had with a Hipcamp property. Our reservation was confirmed to arrive on 7/8/23 by Alexandria the host. The host left GPS coordinates to get to her house in El Rito, NM. When we arrived, there was no sign saying there was a hipcamp at the GPS coordinates she has on her hipcamp site. Only a locked fence and tiny house with no room to get our camper on the property. We called and texted her at least 4 times and did not get an answer from her. It took us over 2 hours to arrive at the property and were very angry and disappointed with what the host put us through. Had to find an alternate place to stay which was difficult with same-day booking. Save yourself a lot of grief and do not stay here!

Hipcamper Maddy
Maddy M.
didn't provide a recommendation.
December 10th, 2015

This spot was way better than I imagined. The camping is sort of dispersed but there were bathrooms where we stayed. We pulled in past some RVs and down a dirt road a little and then this beautiful, grassy oasis nestled between trees and the river and these crazy orange rock formations came into view. There was a picnic table under the tree, a log to cross the river, and stars forever. You can tell by how easy it is to find firewood that it doesn't get a lot of traffic, so it had a nice maintained yet secluded feel to it. It's an easy drive to any of the rock climbing areas and that cobblestone is top notch! The campsite is closest to Little River Wall (beautiful, quiet, and you are practically belaying from a stream).

Hipcamper Mason B.
recommends this listing.
February 27th, 2019
Park
Carson National Forest
State
New Mexico
Country
United States
Phone Number
(575) 758-6200
Directions
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Official Website
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Coordinates
36.402° N, 106.254° W
Unknown price
Tent / RV / Trailer: 11 Sites
(Up to people per site)