Camping near Albuquerque with swimming

Explore rugged landscapes and visit historic pueblos near New Mexico’s largest city.

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Healing on the Rio Grande !

18 sites · RVs, Tents1 acre · Albuquerque, NM
Come to New Mexico ! The Land of Enchantment. Sing Chants to the Moon, The Sun, The Rain, The Stars , The Beautiful Land and the Ancestors ! HAPPY 2024, The Year of the Dragon. We won , an award with Hipcamp, Best of 2023 !!!! - out of a list of many great places in NM . 2024 will be yet another great year ! We love hosting, this will be out 7th year . We are so happy to Host . Come enjoy organic . Urban Permaculture . Awesome, thanks for loving on our peaceful garden. It is an honor to serve the traveler, the camper, sweet tourist , wild vacationer , folks visiting friends and family , the many folks who explore and folks on grand adventures. We love to camp as well. BE OUTSIDE ! Heal from Nature . We have a lot to offer. Our place is good for folks who work on the road, Great WIFI ! Easy to manage a job while on the road . Eat flowers and herbs. There is a great herb store , herbal clinic and more . Just down the road, called, RED ROOT , next to the Food Co-op on Rio Grande Blvd. Our Space is in the heart of the Griegos Neighborhood , A very old style , old world area. Safe area. Same Hispanic families have lived here since 1712, no joke, that is real. Rural feel for an urban / suburban setting , space space, off street parking. We are NOT an RV park nor are we a " camp ground " . We Are an Organic Garden ( Urban Permaculture ) that you can stay inside a magical, growing goodness space . This place is very, very private . The parking area is not private . Our road is dead end , very low traffic . The garden wall around the whole tent area has a 6 foot tall , very thick wall , and trees , surrounding every thing. There is a forest and pond for ducks behind the garden . Our place is for Wildlife, to be fed, and given water and safe space to raise young. We are located in an area where the birds of the world fly from the north to the south and then change direction each season. Many lizards . Many wild mammals . There are many farms in the area. With Horses , goats , chickens , ducks , mules, donkeys , other livestock . We have no pets and no livestock. At night this is dark ( we do have solar lights on walk ways ) and it is peaceful. A safe zone for travelers . Serene , gentle and lovely . You get your privacy . New Mexico is so amazing, all year . We have inside space in Fall / Winter . Welcome to Mother Bosque Garden . Started in Corrales NM in 2010 . We are in the North valley of Albuquerque New Mexico 87107. The same families have lived here for 100, 200, 300 plus years . 1000s of years . Native people have lived in this valley for close to 20,000 years more . The Rio Grande is very close by ( 2 miles west of us ) bike or by car . We are close to route 40 and route 25, just 7 mins. away . There is a Food Co-op with in a 5 mins. drive . And a regular store and gas within one mile of our place. Come eat Traditional New Mexican Foods and Heal with Very Living Traditional New Mexican Herbal Medicines . Relax, rest, find repose. Happy travels, happy hiking, happy sleeping under the stars, happy home made food, happy resting. Old Town is close by, so is the Rio Grande River and Nature Center ( 2 miles up the street ) . So many things in our area to see, to do, learn history . Awesome food, music and arts/ crafts, everywhere. So much activity all over. SO MANY CULTURES and Languages , so much diversity !
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Peacock Lane

2 sites · RVs1 acre · Albuquerque, NM
Half acre lot nestled in the heart of the beautiful North Valley. Surrounded by ancient cottonwood and elm trees, amidst the migrating cranes, and frequent sightings of colorful Peacocks, only native to this location in the USA. Equipped with two 220V 30 amp plugs on site to facilitate all electrical needs. Water on site for campers, as well as sewage for longer term stays. Come soak in the sunlight and inhale the fresh mountain air.
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Casa de Cass - City Oasis

3 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents1 acre · Albuquerque, NM
Nestled in the historic South Valley, enjoy the seclusion and quiet of a mini-farm oasis just 10-min. from downtown ABQ. Whether you are coming to Albuquerque for the culture, art, food, or year-round sunshine; passing through on the way to your final destination, or are looking for a mini-retreat, Casa de Cass welcomes you! With 3 bedrooms, a full kitchen, a spacious and shaded back yard with grass and a firepit, free wifi, breakfast on request, and ample free local recommendations for all ABQ and the surrounding areas have to offer, Casa de Cass is here to offer you a peaceful stopover and retreat! We (Cass, the chickens, the honey bees, Ham the Cat and the neighborhood) welcome Vans with safe, gated, off-street parking, RVs, tent campers, and guests looking to stay inside the house.
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Sunny Mellow Eco Villa

4 sites · Lodging8 acres · Tijeras, NM
Sunny Mellow Eco Villa is the land with a great history. The QUIET, secret Shangra-La Valley just over the ridge from Route 66 (and I-40) was the camping place for Billy the Kid and his gang! They could quickly saddle up when the posted lookout on the ridge above signaled the passing of the stagecoach! Even more stunning, it was the Tijeras Indian Pueblo Tribe's place of roaming and rest. The land now sports an Organic Vineyard, Orchard and Vegetable Garden that guests my forage from when in bloom. A Large, Clean, Secluded Redwood Yoga Deck, Ping-Pong, Horseshoes, and a Giant Swing Set, along with patios and lounges that are found over the 8 acre land, and all joined by a network of Scenic Pathways and Bridges that connect The Vineyard, The Orchard, The Garden, The Solar Array, The Swing, The Yoga Deck, Ping Pong Terrace, Horse shoe Pit... Perfect Place and Feel The Akashic Records of Where Billy the Kid and his gang camped and the Tijeras Indians Lived! 8 Minutes to Albuquerque. 7 minutes to Cedar Crest, 20 minutes to The Infinite View off the Sandia Crest, 10 minutes to Edgewood. 50 minutes to Santa Fe. Located in THE CENTER of The ZIA of NEW MEXICO! Views of meadows, mountains and the Enchanting New Mexico sky from the Every stopping point on the Eco Villa Trail System. Ride a bike, take a sauna, Read a book... Take a nap. Enjoy the Unique Feel and Romance of the Yoga Yurt, The Awesome Modern Outdoor Kitchen, The delicious KING Bed. Watch 4K TV with 900 download and 35 upload! Enjoy Dining at your Private HipCamp Site! Hike into the Cedro National forest a short walk to the end of the road. If you feel sociable, join in a campfire with the guests at The Chi-Treehouse or Invite guests to the Fire-pit at your own Yoga Yurta! Sit in the Secluded "Starchamber" by day for a sun tan, or by night for moon glow and infinite star gazing. Drive to Sandia Peak, Hike, Ski, Mountain Bike (Even out your back door if you do not want to drive). Albuquerque and The East Mountains has more trails in proximity to a metropolis than an city in the country. Pick sandy, rocky, or meadow, or a forest ascent. Grove at top notch restaurants in ABQ and some local ones just down the street.
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Elk Ridge Ranch

1 site · RV7 acres · Placitas, NM
Park your RV up to 40 foot overlooking a beautiful pond and endless Mountain Views. Enjoy our Bison and Elk roaming near your campsite, you can even feed them apples out of your hand! You can swim in the crystal clear pond and enjoy the endless stars at night. We have 50 amp service and sewer hookup. Pets are welcome if well behaved and leashed because of the resident animals. Only 45 minutes to Santa Fe and 20 minutes to Albuquerque. Explore the great Southwest attractions: Tent Rocks, Bandolier National Monument, Chaco Canyon, Coronado Monument, and Sandia Tramway. Excellent hiking and biking area. Less than an hour to Santa Fe Ski area and 2 hours to Taos Mountain.
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Mesa top camping

1 site · RV, Tent20 acres · Madrid, NM
Set above the historic town of Madrid N.M. is Waldo Mesa. The location of past mining operations and stunning Vista's.
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Manzano Mountain Retreat

1 site · RV178 acres · Manzano, NM
Hello! Our little adventure on 178 acres called Manzano Mountain Retreat provides 40+ acres of Apple Orchard (33 Varieties), hiking trails, a pond, tons of wildlife, a swimming pool, rock climbing wall, ropes course, restaurant, 16 cabins, 4 RV power hooks ups, an indoor basketball court, and so much more!
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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.
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Stars & Sunsets

1 site · RV, Tent1 acre · Las Nutrias, NM
Stargazing, sunrises and sunsets from the privacy of your fenced one-acre campsite! o Camp on the "llano" (grassy plain) with endless views towards 10,000 foot mountains. Easy access. o Fenced campsite for you and your pet's comfort. o Watch for wildlife around the campsite including burrowing owls, ground squirrels, bobcats, roadrunners, donkeys (burros) and the occasional wandering cow. o Very quiet yet close to I-25 and Hwy 60 with excellent cell phone reception (Verizon, T-Mobile, possibly others). o The property is located a few miles east of the Rio Grande river with its world-renowned birding (Bernardo, Sevilleta, Bosque del Apache) and wildlife viewing opportunities. o Multiple attractions nearby including Albuquerque, National Monuments and Parks, State Parks, and so on. o Shopping, restaurants and gas nearby in Veguita, Belen and Socorro.
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Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to website for camping options in the United States! If you're looking for a camping experience near Albuquerque, New Mexico and love swimming, we've got you covered. With over 245 options in the area, you're sure to find the perfect spot to take a dip. And with an average price per night of $19 and options as low as $15, you can enjoy the great outdoors without breaking the bank. Check out some of our top campsites with rave reviews: Sunny Mellow Eco Villa (179 reviews), Healing on the Rio Grande (128 reviews), and Jackalope Ranch (112 reviews). Plus, you'll find popular amenities like trash disposal, pet-friendly locations, and toilets. And if you're up for some adventure, you can also indulge in wind sports, snow sports, and more. Happy camping!

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