The best star host campgrounds near Bernalillo, New Mexico

Looking to escape to the great outdoors near Bernalillo, New Mexico? Hipcamp has over 600 camping options in this area, so you're sure to find the perfect spot for your outdoor adventure. Whether you're a fan of boating, swimming, or wildlife watching, there's something for everyone. And with top campsites like Hermitory (202 reviews), Star Gazer Ranch (141 reviews), and Healing on the Rio Grande (128 reviews), you can trust that you'll be in good hands. Plus, with prices as low as $10 per night and an average price of $33 per night, you can enjoy the beauty of the outdoors without breaking the bank. Amenities like toilets, trash facilities, and campfires are also popular at these campsites. So pack your bags, grab your gear, and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking to escape to the great outdoors near Bernalillo, New Mexico? Hipcamp has over 600 camping options in this area, so you're sure to find the perfect spot for your outdoor adventure. Whether you're a fan of boating, swimming, or wildlife watching, there's something for everyone. And with top campsites like Hermitory (202 reviews), Star Gazer Ranch (141 reviews), and Healing on the Rio Grande (128 reviews), you can trust that you'll be in good hands. Plus, with prices as low as $10 per night and an average price of $33 per night, you can enjoy the beauty of the outdoors without breaking the bank. Amenities like toilets, trash facilities, and campfires are also popular at these campsites. So pack your bags, grab your gear, and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience!

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1. Casa de Cass - City Oasis

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21mi from Bernalillo · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · Albuquerque, NM

Nestled in the historic South Valley, enjoy the seclusion and quiet of a mini-farm oasis just 15-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! Our spacious and shaded backyard is yours for your using, including an outdoor shower, composting toilet, and full outdoor kitchen. We also have grass for tent set up, mulch for parking your van or truck for sleeping, a firepit, free wifi, breakfast on request (and additional cost), and ample free local recommendations for all that ABQ and the surrounding areas have to offer. Casa de Cass is here to offer you a peaceful stopover and retreat! We (Cass, Chase, Aldo (8 years old), the chickens, the honey bees, Ham, Luna and Don Gato the cats, and Lucy and Pickle the dogs) welcome Vans and trucks with safe, gated, off-street parking, tear drop trailers, and tent campers.

2. Sunny Mellow Eco Villa

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19mi from Bernalillo · 4 sites · Lodging · Tijeras, NM

Sunny Mellow Eco Villa is the land with a great history. The VERY 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 Corrupt Santa Fe Cartel that bid to hold control of business throughout Lincoln County. 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.

3. Tierra del RavenTree

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6.9mi from Bernalillo · 1 site · Tent, RV · Placitas, NM

Ultimate peace and privacy. Nestled in juniper-wooded hills with sweeping views. Close to Albuquerque (20 minutes) and Santa Fe (40 minutes) but feels like a secluded retreat. Most people have no problem finding my place by entering my address in their GPS. However, I have had 2 HipCampers report their GPS directed them to a road called Camino de las Brisas or Las Brisas Loop. Turning here will lead you to a steep, dangerous road where it will be very difficult to turn around if you're in an RV and impossible with a trailer. Continue on Camino de Las Huertas to Senda Osa Vieja. It's marked with a street sign, a stone monument with brass plate. There's also a blue "private road" sign with a dragon. This land was purchased in 1956 by my archeologist parents because of the ancient pueblo site (dating from 1000 A.D.) and pit house sites (dating from 800 A.D.) Until the mega drought seriously impacted the land, a stream ran through it year round. Now it is only intermittent. Across the valley from this property, and within view of the campsite, is the site of a Spanish Colonial village, San Jose de las Huertas. It dates from the 1700s and is now owned by the Archeological Conservancy. This area is rich in history both Native American and Spanish. Learn more about this land: Located in the high desert 20 minutes from Albuquerque and 40 minutes from Santa Fe. Views of Sandia mountains, and near historic archeological sites. Within a 10 minute drive are popular mountain biking trails. Petroglyphs are a 20 minute, moderately strenuous hike from property. Very peaceful, quiet and safe. Read all the Rules and Safety info before booking so you understand exactly what facilities are and are not available, particularly if you in an RV or trailer.

4. Ridgetop Oasis Private Tent Site

43mi from Bernalillo · 1 site · Tent · Santa Fe, NM

Enjoy sunrises, sunsets and a sky full of stars in your own private and fenced tent site. This site is one and the same with our cabin site. Rest assured that only one will be rented at a time so that you are guaranteed privacy. This site can also provide the perfect opportunity for small groups (up to 4) with some campers who prefer to glamp and others who prefer to rough it. Please contact me if you'd like to rent both sites simultaneously. There is a composting toilet beside the cabin that tent campers may use. There is no running water or electricity. Please adhere to Leave No Trace Policies; Take only pictures and leave only shoe prints.

5. Balloon Fiesta RV Parking Space

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9.2mi from Bernalillo · 2 sites · RVs · Albuquerque, NM

You bring your RV/Camper, we will provide a space for you to park it. We are within 2.1 miles from Balloon Fiesta Park. We provide the space along with 20- or 30-amp power hookup, water and WIFI. You bring your RV and enjoy the quiet neighborhood close to Balloon Fiesta, walking and biking trails, shopping and restaurants

Stories from the community

Joe

2 weeks ago

Tent

3 nights at Tierra del RavenTree

Beautiful surroundings in a quiet and sparsely populated portion of the neighborhood.

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Karissa

October 2025

16 ft car

1 night at Tierra del RavenTree

Only stayed one night. Very accommodating and understanding land owner. Planned to have a late check in time, so owner had left a light out to guide us. Instructions very clear on how to get there. The land is right next to her house however it doesn’t feel intrusive. Greeted us in the morning and showed some trails we could go explore nearby. Weather was a little windy in the morning which she said was unusual but made packing up a little difficult. However the land was leveled and a perfect fit for my truck and rooftop tent. Would recommend this area to other campers.

Balloon that landed in the lot right across from us.

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Christie

October 2025

22 ft travel trailer

5 nights at Balloon Fiesta RV Parking Space

Our friends & I had a great time camping in our RVs at this location during the Abq Balloon Fiesta! It’s about 2 miles from the festival park, in a safe/gated location, and centrally located to so many things. The best part was waking up and having coffee and breakfast in our PJs while watching balloons drift literally right over us on one of the mornings we didn’t actually go in to the park. One even landed at the lot right across from us and the balloon crew let us watch it deflate. Such a cool experience. We had water and electricity and plenty of space to enjoy ourselves. Host was helpful and responsive to all our needs. Camping was a unique experience for those 5 nights and a memory we’ll cherish forever.

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Bob

October 2025

14 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Casa de Cass - City Oasis

Casa de Cass was a perfect spot for us! The location made visiting the Albuquerque sites easy. We loved the private spot and the hot outdoor shower. Cass and Chase were great hosts and provided us with everything we needed. We will definitely stay there again when we visit Albuquerque.

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Ashley

October 2025

20 ft campervan

With kids

Weekend Trip to Casa de Cass - City Oasis

Cassidy and Chase’s space was awesome. It was a nice little city oasis with everything we needed to be comfy. Our kids loved the outdoor shower and their dogs, cats and chickens! The street light over the compost toilet is great for night lighting but if you are sensitive to light while sleeping, I’d recommend an eye mask. There are also lots of doggies in the neighborhood that like to talk to one another. A pair of earplugs tuned them out just fine when it was time to sleep. Overall, highly recommend this spot. It was a glamping-level experience. Cass and Chase were so great with recommendations and making sure we were comfy the whole time. And the kids toys were a great addition to spark imagination with our boys.

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Stephanie

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Sunny Mellow Eco Villa

We had a wonderful stay at the Yoga Yurta. Very peaceful surroundings. We would definitely stay here again!

Amanda

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Sunny Mellow Eco Villa

So, if you are looking for a home away from home, this place may be for you. This is how I want to be living on a daily basis. We parked our car on the designated gravel spot. Walked the signed trail to a deck dedicated to yoga while a ping pong table is 5 feet away. Going along the path further you see a bunny hanging out in the brush while little birds fly bush to bush alongside you. Then you spot the entrance to the tree house. Directly behind it is your fully equipped kitchen with seating and all under a tin roof. Then a fire pit is on your way to the outdoor bathroom. Don't worry you cross a bridge and step over marked rocks like on an adventure. A hot water shower, relaxes you while the trees hang over with the blue sky peaking through. This place was paradise! Thank you for being so creative and well equipped for every possible situation! Top Notch!

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John

October 2025

24 ft Class C

2 nights at Balloon Fiesta RV Parking Space

This RV space is in a lovely neighborhood and close to the Balloon Fiesta. The yard is gated and has a pretty great view of balloons depending which way the wind takes them. The space has water & electric and there is a dump site near property. Take a walk around the neighborhood! You will love it!

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Eve

October 2025

22 ft travel trailer

Group trip

1 night at Balloon Fiesta RV Parking Space

We loved our RV parking in Manny’s yard! The instructions were clear and the place was exactly like described (maybe even better)! Everything was clean and well maintained. Easy and fast access to Balloon Fiesta with Uber. We enjoyed!

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amanda

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Casa de Cass - City Oasis

We had a wonderful stay on Cassidy’s land, everything we could’ve needed was provided. Our hosts were super friendly and responsive and gave us great recommendations for our time in ABQ.

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Brian

October 2025

24 ft Class B

Weekend Trip to Balloon Fiesta RV Parking Space

The place was very well maintained.. required no involvement from the owner. Hookups were easy to find an use and were in great shape. Enjoyed the privacy and nice accommodations.

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Michelle

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Casa de Cass - City Oasis

Stayed for one night passing through Albuquerque. Appreciated the outdoor kitchen and toilet.

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Carol

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Casa de Cass - City Oasis

Quirky and lovely backyard! Cassidy and her husband made me feel right at home. Great stay!

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Ellen

September 2025

24 ft Class C

1 night at Balloon Fiesta RV Parking Space

Manny’s place is perfect. We’ve stayed multiple times and have had no problems. Easy access and hookups.

New Awning Over Front of The Chi-Treehouse! Around the back is the Kitchen, Dining, Fire Pit, Sunning Lounge, New BBQ, Bridge to the Private Outdoor Shower and Bath... And Just a 10 Second Walk over the bridge!

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Tyler

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Sunny Mellow Eco Villa

Greg and Robbie’s property was the perfect quiet weekend escape for my wife and I. It was very clean, and it had everything that we needed. We originally booked for one night, but we enjoyed it so much that we extended for an extra day. I’d even say it is much better than the photos. We will definitely book again if we’re back in the area.

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Michael

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Sunny Mellow Eco Villa

Wonderful setting I can’t wait till I return The host has created a very fun and relaxing atmosphere Worth every penny It’s a must stay kinda place in the ABQ

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Clayton

September 2025

1 night at Sunny Mellow Eco Villa

Gregory called me when I was on the road. I showed up around 9:15 at night. He left the lights on at the treehouse, which was very cool! Giving great directions to enter sara‘s land. Very peaceful, quite nice layout. I would recommend if you wanna have a good outdoor experience check it out.

Renee

September 2025

1 night at Sunny Mellow Eco Villa

Definitely recommend staying here. Everything was clean, comfortable, and beautiful. The location was amazing and had cool little spots set up for different hang outs. I wish we could have stayed more than one night! Thank you again so much for everything guys!

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Meryl Mae

August 2025

Weekend Trip to Sunny Mellow Eco Villa

Sunny Mellow is just as great as it looks in the pictures, actually even better! The Yoga Yurta was super comfy, and the bathroom’s just a few steps away and really clean. Greg was an awesome host - gave a tour and shared some great local tips. The whole place is amazing. The orchard, vineyard, swing, and common areas are all so chill and welcoming. The kitchen has pretty much everything you need to cook, grill, or make coffee. Only stayed one night, which was definitely not enough. Plus, it’s really close to other fun places to explore. Can’t wait to come back!