The best great views campgrounds near Cedar Crest, New Mexico

Looking to go camping near Cedar Crest, New Mexico? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 395 options in the area, you'll have no trouble finding the perfect campsite to suit your style. Whether you prefer pitching a tent, parking your RV, or staying in a cozy cabin, Hipcamp has got you covered. Plus, with average prices starting at just $35 per night and options as low as $10, you can find a campsite that fits your budget. Check out some of the top campsites with rave reviews: Star Gazer Ranch (141 reviews), Healing on the Rio Grande (128 reviews), and Agua de Vida (105 reviews). With popular amenities like campfires, toilets, and pet-friendly sites, and activities such as snow sports, surfing, and horseback riding, you're guaranteed to have an unforgettable camping experience. So pack your gear and get ready to explore the great outdoors!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking to go camping near Cedar Crest, New Mexico? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 395 options in the area, you'll have no trouble finding the perfect campsite to suit your style. Whether you prefer pitching a tent, parking your RV, or staying in a cozy cabin, Hipcamp has got you covered. Plus, with average prices starting at just $35 per night and options as low as $10, you can find a campsite that fits your budget. Check out some of the top campsites with rave reviews: Star Gazer Ranch (141 reviews), Healing on the Rio Grande (128 reviews), and Agua de Vida (105 reviews). With popular amenities like campfires, toilets, and pet-friendly sites, and activities such as snow sports, surfing, and horseback riding, you're guaranteed to have an unforgettable camping experience. So pack your gear and get ready to explore the great outdoors!

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Agua de Vida

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(340)

48mi from Cedar Crest · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · NM

This charming land has been in the family since my husband was a young boy. The Indian ruins and artifacts fascinated him then and he is still happy to share this history with whoever shows an interest. With all the improvements made by his father and family through the years, you will also learn to have a love for the history and beauty here on this unique 30-acre treasure. You can explore Native American ruins that were inhabited by some 2,000 people between 700-1100 AD. The grounds are wonderful to walk with a little lake which draws elk, deer, hawks, blue herons, etc. Easy to access just 3 minutes off I-25. We are 5 minutes away from the Pecos Natl Monument and 15 minutes away from the Pecos River with plenty of great fishing spots ;Visit Santa Fe (20-minute drive) or Las Vegas (30-minute drive) with dozens of restaurants, museums, art galleries, etc. We look forward to your stay!

2. Santa Fe Treehouse Camp & Wilderness Preserve

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(1647)

45mi from Cedar Crest · 58 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Santa Fe, NM

Brad and Ciana welcome you to the Santa Fe Treehouse Camp & Wilderness Preserve, managed by The Wilderness Institute. The camp was founded 40 years ago as a summer camp for kids. We continue to offer camps for children and their parents and grandparents (family camps), as well as welcome adults and other groups to enjoy the vast and wild high desert nature up on this ridge. Register for our nature education activities and resources lead by The Wilderness Institute (available for all of our guests). These topics include sustainability, recycling, composting, water conservation, wildfire prevention, outdoor safety, and nature awareness along with the use of our hiking trails. You can also join an archery class, tomahawk throwing, climbing on the mobile climbing wall, Yoga, Qigong, Climbing Into The Heart of the Mother Tree, Star talks and more! There are beautiful views and access to Shaggy Peak, the southernmost tip of the Rocky Mountains and the Sangre de Cristo Mountain Range. Wander our land to enjoy various level hiking trails including a 20 minute hike to a creek and waterfall in the forest (some steep spots and creek is intermittent) or climb up Shaggy Peak (seasoned hikers only please). IMPORTANT: We are up 1.3 miles of dirt road (with 5-7+% grade in a few short stretches) and are not near public transportation so you will need your own vehicle! Be aware that the roads can be snowy, icy or muddy and rutted ( 4-wheel or All-trak recommended in certain times of year). We don’t guarantee the road will be plowed. We generally close for the season due to cold weather around Halloween and reopen just before Memorial Day. This is a non-smoking, no candle facility.

3. Camp Darkmoon

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(78)

39mi from Cedar Crest · 3 sites · Tents, Lodging · Belen, NM

CAMPSITE IS CLOSED FOR WINTER - BACK OPEN IN MARCH 💚 Camp Darkmoon is a living example of alternative architecture and the off-grid lifestyle. On site are a handful of earthen structures. Lodging and tent site are available to book. Two acres of sage flatlands. Close to town but even closer to the mountains. Monte Largo Cañon is a short rocky drive away. Perfectly clean air, peaceful atmosphere, and flawless stars at night.

4. Mesa Top camping

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(185)

24mi from Cedar Crest · 1 site · Tent, RV · Los Cerrillos, NM

Set above the historic town of Madrid N.M. is Waldo Mesa, the location of past mining operations and stunning Vista's.

Stories from the community

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Jim

2 weeks ago

20 ft campervan

With pets

1 night at Agua de Vida

Nice location. Convenient to Santa Fe. Neat juniper chaparral habitat. Great sky viewing and some scenic rock formations nearby. Birding is probably excellent spring-fall. Was pretty good for winter.

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Dash

2 weeks ago

30 ft Class A

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Agua de Vida

We just returned from a fantastic RV trip! The entire campsite was wonderfully serene, offering a genuinely peaceful escape. The setting was stunning, with beautiful scenery surrounding us everywhere we looked. It was also an extremely easy place to set up our RV, which made the whole process smooth and stress-free. If you're looking for a relaxing, beautiful, and hassle-free nature getaway, this spot is truly nice and highly recommended. Also loved hearing the history lesson about the land that's was really cool.

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mary

3 weeks ago

20 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Agua de Vida

Beautiful site. Ultimate in tranquil camping. Electric hookup and water worked great. Brenda was responsive and helpful.

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abel

3 weeks ago

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Mesa Top camping

Kim's land is beautiful and the trip was nice. Would camp here again.

Robert

November 2025

With pets

4 nights at Camp Darkmoon

Camp dark moon is awesome and Roan and Ivy are great hosts. Stayed in Casa Huevo this time and stayed very warm in freezing temps. A beautiful, quiet camp.

Miranda

November 2025

1 night at Camp Darkmoon

Absolutely wonderful campsite and environment, well curated, cared for, and maintained. The hosts, Ivy & Roan, were incredibly welcoming and kind—I would recommend their camp highly to anyone passing through, as well as to anyone wishing to spend a few days camping by the fire and nights under the stars!

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sang

November 2025

Tent

With pets

1 night at Camp Darkmoon

Lovely spot. Peaceful, beautiful view of the mountains, moonrise was sublime.

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Lisanne

November 2025

4 nights at Camp Darkmoon

Really great to see someone making charming tiny houses out of native materials with his own hands! Also, the area has a lot to offer, including great hiking in the nearby mountains (but reasonably high clearance vehicles necessary to get to the closest trail heads) and a comfortable and inexpensive train into both Albuquerque and Santa Fe. Lastly, the hosts are really good people--community minded, kind hearted, thinking for themselves.

Ashley

November 2025

45 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Agua de Vida

Beautiful location and spacious campsite!! Host has 2 sweet and friendly dogs that love to linger around camp, but take note that the dogs wandered off with our doormat and we weren't able to find it- host said this is something that happens here but we wished that was communicated in advance so we didn't set that out as usual (was a sentimental gift from my grandmother). Otherwise loved being so close to Santa Fe and would stay again!!

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Jessica

November 2025

16 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Agua de Vida

Amazing pretty piece of paradise not far from Santa Fe. Very accommodating host. We felt safe :) We will be booking again

Amanda

November 2025

20 ft Class C

With pets

Weekend Trip to Agua de Vida

This place is a gem!! Great location close to Santa Fe and the surrounding area. Super quiet and peaceful. The campsites are so lovely and easy to get into. I would have loved to stay and explore longer. We will 100% be back! Also we absolutely adored the farm dogs.

Suzanne

October 2025

44 ft travel trailer

1 night at Agua de Vida

we had a great time at one of the RV sites. We stayed one night on our way back home. I would recommend arriving before dark. Some nights it can be very dark out. Brenda made sure we made it to out spot and was super fast with communication. Thanks for the pleasant quiet stay.

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Frank

October 2025

23 ft campervan

With pets

1 night at Mesa Top camping

Great proximity to Madrid! Unique and beautiful camp with sweeping 270 degrees views! Fun vibe—about a 20 minute nice walk into town-no need to move your rig. Thanks Kim!

Rasika

October 2025

1 night at Camp Darkmoon

Just can't say enuff good things! A lovely, mystical, adorable break in the long drive thru New Mexico, boasting creative DIY solutions worth taking notes from, with some rad-tabulous hosts who live on site and make great campfire chat buddies. Def will be back to stay in the cozy, warm egg. Loooved taking a composty dump in a serene Naturescape and helping the planet along! And so happy to have made new friends!

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Hilda

October 2025

16 ft car

3 nights at Santa Fe Treehouse Camp & Wilderness Preserve

I can see why Santa Fe Treehouse is number 1 for Hipcamp in NM: the land is spacious, well taken care of and Ciana, Brad and Jonathan were exceptional. I felt super safe staying solo. Trails right from the campsites, heated bathrooms, tasty water and breathtaking views. I will without a doubt be back to stay here the next time I visit Santa Fe.

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Willie

October 2025

Tent

1 night at Mesa Top camping

Cool, funky spot. Nice and secluded. Would come again!

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Phyllis

October 2025

22 ft Class B

With pets

1 night at Agua de Vida

The views are amazing. There is a nice walk with a pond. Quiet and peaceful with full hookups. Easily the best place we've ever stayed.

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Marquitta

October 2025

Tent

1 night at Santa Fe Treehouse Camp & Wilderness Preserve

What a wonderful campsite! Loved everything about it. How remote it felt. Staff all super nice and helpful. Sunsets there are not to be missed. Clean birdbath house. Gorgeous property.

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Debbie

October 2025

30 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Agua de Vida

It was such a great spot. We stayed a 3rd night. Our host were great. It was quite and beautiful. Full hook ups was a plus!

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jen

October 2025

16 ft car

With pets

Weekend Trip to Santa Fe Treehouse Camp & Wilderness Preserve

Ciana was very welcoming. The spot is a perfect wilderness dream with epic mountain views & hiking trails. The shared kitchen makes it great to store, reheat & cook food. The shower has great pressure and gets hot!!! I just spent a night but what an amazing night sky it was.