The best camping near Carrizozo with swimming

Looking for a camping adventure near Carrizozo, New Mexico? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 297 options in the area, you're sure to find the perfect spot to pitch your tent or park your RV. Average prices per night start at $45, but you can also find options as low as $10. For top-rated campsites, check out Hot Springs Glamp Camp (101 reviews), Camp Rio (95 reviews), and Dusty Rabbit Van Life (53 reviews). Enjoy popular amenities like trash disposal, toilets, and campfires, and indulge in activities such as fishing, biking, and wildlife watching.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Midtown Mountain Campground and RV

1. Midtown Mountain Campground and RV

23mi from Carrizozo · 32 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Ruidoso, NM

Midtown Mountain Campground and RV is one of the top 5 RV Parks and Campgrounds in New Mexico, as rated by RV Life Magazine. We have the fastest WiFi in any RV Park in New Mexico. And we are one of the top destination locations in the Nation! Ruidoso New Mexico has it all from horse racing, casinos, hiking, fishing, shopping and much more!!! Midtown Mountain Campground and RV Park is at it's center. Come stay here and get out there!!!

We parked up next to his house & Kevin let us use a 15amp extension cord to power essentials.

2. Sugarhill Woodworks

34mi from Carrizozo · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Mescalero, NM

Learn more about this land:Nice outdoor views with elk usually in the yard in the early mornings, outdoor grills available outdoor fire pits available. Very nice view of the church, and we have a homemade zipline!

Lincoln National Forest

3. Lincoln National Forest

386 sites · Twin Forks, New Mexico

Lincoln National Forest is a delight for the senses! Gaze upon cacti, smell the spruce at the top of the Sierra Blanca mountains, and feel the cool water on your skin relaxing at Sitting Bull Falls. With a range of elevation comes a range of activities; trails for both beginner and experienced hikers or hop on your horse and explore Dog Canyon Trail that traverses up over 2,000 feet (gnarly!). Camping is cushy and available year round, allowing you to experience the vast array of wildflowers at Bluff Springs in the springtime, or surf the snow in the winter at Ski Apache. With scenic mountain views, ranger programs to brush up on the area, and easy access to the town of Ruidoso, Lincoln is a mountain lovers dream without the crowds!

Looking for a camping adventure near Carrizozo, New Mexico? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 297 options in the area, you're sure to find the perfect spot to pitch your tent or park your RV. Average prices per night start at $45, but you can also find options as low as $10. For top-rated campsites, check out Hot Springs Glamp Camp (101 reviews), Camp Rio (95 reviews), and Dusty Rabbit Van Life (53 reviews). Enjoy popular amenities like trash disposal, toilets, and campfires, and indulge in activities such as fishing, biking, and wildlife watching.

97% (48)

Top-rated campgrounds

Midtown Mountain Campground and RV

1. Midtown Mountain Campground and RV

23mi from Carrizozo · 32 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Ruidoso, NM

Midtown Mountain Campground and RV is one of the top 5 RV Parks and Campgrounds in New Mexico, as rated by RV Life Magazine. We have the fastest WiFi in any RV Park in New Mexico. And we are one of the top destination locations in the Nation! Ruidoso New Mexico has it all from horse racing, casinos, hiking, fishing, shopping and much more!!! Midtown Mountain Campground and RV Park is at it's center. Come stay here and get out there!!!

We parked up next to his house & Kevin let us use a 15amp extension cord to power essentials.

2. Sugarhill Woodworks

34mi from Carrizozo · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Mescalero, NM

Learn more about this land:Nice outdoor views with elk usually in the yard in the early mornings, outdoor grills available outdoor fire pits available. Very nice view of the church, and we have a homemade zipline!

Lincoln National Forest

3. Lincoln National Forest

386 sites · Twin Forks, New Mexico

Lincoln National Forest is a delight for the senses! Gaze upon cacti, smell the spruce at the top of the Sierra Blanca mountains, and feel the cool water on your skin relaxing at Sitting Bull Falls. With a range of elevation comes a range of activities; trails for both beginner and experienced hikers or hop on your horse and explore Dog Canyon Trail that traverses up over 2,000 feet (gnarly!). Camping is cushy and available year round, allowing you to experience the vast array of wildflowers at Bluff Springs in the springtime, or surf the snow in the winter at Ski Apache. With scenic mountain views, ranger programs to brush up on the area, and easy access to the town of Ruidoso, Lincoln is a mountain lovers dream without the crowds!

Public campgrounds near Carrizozo

South Fork Campground

South Fork Campground

14mi from Carrizozo · 61 sites · Tents, RVs · in Lincoln National Forest

Monjeau Campground

Monjeau Campground

16mi from Carrizozo · 4 sites · in Lincoln National Forest

Sierra Blanca from Windy Point (copyright Jeff Rauland)

Monjeau Lookout

16mi from Carrizozo · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Lincoln National Forest

Skyline Campground

Skyline Campground

17mi from Carrizozo · 17 sites · in Lincoln National Forest

Stream at the beginning of the trail

Three Rivers Campground

17mi from Carrizozo · 14 sites · Tents, RVs · in Lincoln National Forest

The view from my hammock.

Oak Grove Campground

18mi from Carrizozo · 30 sites · Tents, RVs · in Lincoln National Forest

Sam Tobias Memorial Group Campground

Sam Tobias Memorial Group Campground

21mi from Carrizozo · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · in Lincoln National Forest

View of the mountains at sunset.

Baca Campground

29mi from Carrizozo · 15 sites · Tents, RVs · in Lincoln National Forest

Silver Overflow Campground

Silver Overflow Campground

47mi from Carrizozo · 52 sites · Tents, RVs · in Lincoln National Forest

Silver Campground and Amphitheater

Silver Campground and Amphitheater

47mi from Carrizozo · 30 sites · Tents, RVs · in Lincoln National Forest

Saddle Campground

Saddle Campground

47mi from Carrizozo · 16 sites · Tents, RVs · in Lincoln National Forest

Upper Fir Group Campground

Upper Fir Group Campground

47mi from Carrizozo · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Lincoln National Forest

Stories from the community

Midtown Mountain Campground and RV

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L

August 2025

27 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Midtown Mountain Campground and RV

Everything was very nice about this park. The bathrooms were clean staff was friendly and the park was very pleasant. Would stay here again

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Sugarhill Woodworks

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Ave

May 2025

Tent

1 night at Sugarhill Woodworks

Grateful to have been able to meet Kevin and hear about his commitment to help improve the lives of the people in his local community.

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Sugarhill Woodworks

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Anh

April 2025

Tent

With kids

1 night at Sugarhill Woodworks

Kevin is a great host. He made us feel welcomed. We will definitely go back!

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