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RV camping near Elephant Butte

98% (85) • 325 campsites

RV parks & RV resorts in Elephant Butte

Dam Site Lodging

1. Dam Site Lodging

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(11)

3.4mi from Elephant Butte · 22 sites · Tents, RVs

Wake up to calm water, desert cliffs, and open skies. Our casitas, RV spots, and long-term houses sit steps from Dam Site Marina, where you can rent kayaks and paddle boards. Pontoon rentals are just up the road at Marina Del Sur. Stay by the water, explore the lake, and enjoy one of southern New Mexico's most peaceful places. Visit www.damsitelodging.com to book a casita!

Pets

Full hookups

Desert View RV Park

2. Desert View RV Park

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0.8mi from Elephant Butte · 122 sites

Our RV Park is located close to Elephant Butte Lake and surrounded by BLM land with hiking trails and ATV trails right from the park. We offer full laundry facilities, full kitchen for guests' use, Kokopelli's Cafe', double pickleball courts and basketball. We also have a workout room along with a pool hall. We do offer RV rentals by the day, week or month. Our reservation office offers a small store and bags of ice for sale. Our sites offer a 360 view of the surrounding desert mountains.

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Full hookups

Caballo Country Store and RV Park

3. Caballo Country Store and RV Park

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18mi from Elephant Butte · 14 sites

Caballo Country Store and RV Park has sites available for Instant Book. When you select Instant Book, your reservation will be automatically approved. Amenities -Pets Allowed -Pull-Thru RV Sites -Back-in RV Sites -RV Hookup -Sewer Hookups

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Full hookups

Private RV sites in Elephant Butte

Pristine High Desert Wilderness

1. Pristine High Desert Wilderness

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42mi from Elephant Butte · 10 sites · Tents, RVs

Here is a beautiful wide-open 160 acre site in the Socorro High Desert with wonderful scenic views of the Magdalena Mountains to your West and the Rio Grande Basin to your East. ⛰🚵‍♀️ A small circular road has been carved onsite with plenty of cleared out camping spaces along its length. Excellent terrain for ATVs and Jeep’s! 🌵🏍 Feel free to bring wood and start a fire. 🔥 Please don't harvest wood onsite as I am in the process of regenerating the land through permaculture and need all the organic material I can spare. Amazing Stargazing Opportunities! 🌌 Perfect for a Peaceful Trip in Nature. 🍄 Plenty of safe space to do whatever you want, just be mindful of the Land and your Neighbors. ⛺️ Bring shade! Brief Directions for Those Without Internet: Exit the I-25 at San Marcial onto Highway 178/Willow Springs Ranch Road. At the end off the off-ramp you're going to turn right at the stop sign and drive West towards the Magdalena Mountains. You'll pretty quickly cross over a cattle-guard and then be on a dirt road for the remainder of the drive, but it's very well maintained by the county, so don't worry! Keep going West towards the mountains for about five miles until you cross over another cattle-guard. Shortly after this second cattle-guard you'll come across a four-way intersection where Sunset Vista bisects Willow Springs Ranch Rd. A lot of the signage gets blown over out here, so this may or may not be adequately marked. Turn left at the intersection. Drive about 2600ft and you'll cross over one last cattle-guard. Slightly beyond this is sort of the upper Northwestern corner of the property. The next 2600ft beyond those three stacks of rocks is the Western face of the property. If you pass a big-wash you went too far. There's two dirt driveways leading into the property, making it pretty navigable in virtually any vehicle as well as dozens of cleared out sites.

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Horner Hacienda

2. Horner Hacienda

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46mi from Elephant Butte · 15 sites · Tents, RVs

This is a primitive campground that I want to share with others. It’s a beautiful property located on the bank of the Rio Grande River with access to the river at all times. Although it’s a bit rustic I want to keep it as natural possible. I hope you will come enjoy this native area as much as I do. Hatch, NM, the Chile Capital of the World, is just 14 miles north. come during chile harvest to take home fresh green chile right out of the field. 21 miles from Las Cruces, where you will find plenty of events and entertainment, should you so desire. Spaceport America, T or C, White Sands are all within a day's drive, and Fort Selden is just a few miles down the road, as is Blue Moon Bar and Grill. My dad first came to this property as a farm hand for the elderly couple who owned it. This was in the 1930's. He met my mother, who lived 6 miles down the road, in 1939. She was just 14. Every Sunday he would ride those 6 miles to have supper with her and her family and in 1940, 2 weeks after her 16th birthday, they married. They traveled around before coming back here, buying a small portion of this farm from the elderly owners and farming the rest for them. In 1953, the man died (his name was Ernest Ward) in the small concrete house I now use for storage, that my dad had built for he and his wife when he first came to work for them. My parents built a home for his widow in Hatch (14 miles) and bought the farm from her. My family has owned it since. I was gone for 31 years, but returned to the land and place I love and plan to stay here till I die!

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Rose's Campground

3. Rose's Campground

3.3mi from Elephant Butte · 1 site

Park your van or small RV in the heart of Truth or Consequences — walking distance to the historic hot springs district, downtown breweries, galleries, and restaurants. This private, fenced site behind a classic ranch home is quiet, level, and shaded part of the day, with full hookups: 30- and 50-amp electric, water, and sewer. It's an easy soak-and-stroll basecamp. Walk to the mineral bathhouses, grab dinner downtown, and come back to a calm, private spot to settle in for the night. Elephant Butte Lake (boating, fishing, swimming) is a 10-minute drive, and Spaceport America tours leave from town. The site fits camper vans and fully integrated rigs up to 26 ft (Class B or small Class A). Because of a narrow turn-in, it's not suited to fifth wheels or travel trailers. Pets welcome. Instant Book is on — reserve and you're set.

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Full hookups

Natures Classroom

4. Natures Classroom

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3.9mi from Elephant Butte · 1 site · Tent, RV

Here at Nature's Classroom, we love to create beautiful, natural experiences specifically curtailed to each guest. Basic primitive campsite, connected to serene sitting garden, located just outside the historic hot springs district of T or C NM. RV Parking space for dry docking, or camping. Kits available for rent. Kits contain, small propane stove, grill, pans, cooking utensils. Just 1 mile from shopping, parks, nature trails, art galleries and spas. 6 miles to Elephant Butte Lake, offers boating, fishing, and swimming. Package deals and individual add ons, can accommodate meals, or wellness services such as reiki, access bars, egg limpias or foot baths. Leave your troubles behind in this sacred little town where the wild west meets relaxation and serenity. Property is available for hosting retreats or day events in addition to overnight camping. Guests should know, this property is a part of a small chicken and produce farm, including a rooster wake up call. Fresh eggs are available!

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Bosque Del Rio Camp

5. Bosque Del Rio Camp

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(6)

5.7mi from Elephant Butte · 3 sites · Tents, RVs

Private Rio Grande RV Sites w/ Deck – Quiet + Close to Hot Springs Secluded, quiet camping directly on the Rio Grande, just 2.5 miles from the Hot Springs District in Truth or Consequences. Ideal for travelers, campers, and hot springs visitors looking for a peaceful riverfront stay. This is a private, natural setting on the outskirts of town. Best suited for quiet, nature-based travelers seeking a low-impact stay. 🏕️ Site Options 🚐 RV Camp (Water + 30 Amp Electric) RV space (self-contained, max 25 ft) Picnic table River access 🚐 River Camp (Water Only) Small RVs (self-contained, max 25 ft), Travel Trailers, Van campers, Tent campers Water access (shared central spigot) River access ⛺ Bosque Camp – Tent Only Primitive campsite Water access (shared central spigot) River access 🌿 What Makes This Unique Direct Rio Grande access Private deck overlooking the river Only three guest sites total (plus host) Spacious camping with easy access Close to hot springs and state parks 🐾 Pets & Wildlife Pets are welcome on leash. This property is a small wildlife sanctuary and is home to: Ducks, geese, herons, egrets, sandpipers, kingfishers Coyotes, raccoons, skunks Native plants including mesquite, cactus and puncture vine aka goatheads 🌿 About Bosque del Rio Camp Bosque del Rio Camp is situated on the Rio Grande between Elephant Butte Lake and Caballo Lake, bordered by over 15,000 acres of surrounding public open space. The setting offers a quiet, natural river corridor with beautiful views and direct access to the Rio Grande. River conditions vary seasonally. Peak flows typically occur from May 1 through June 30. Water levels are much lower in summer, fall, and winter. Guests planning to float the river should plan for early-season visits. Bosque del Rio Camp is privately owned and lightly occupied. The host may occasionally be on-site in a separate RV, but the setting remains very private and quiet. ⚠️ Important Details (Please Read Before Booking) No septic / sewer hookups available RVs must be fully self-contained or plan to use a local dump station Max RV length: 25 feet No generators Quiet, low-impact use only

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Camp Xantara

6. Camp Xantara

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49mi from Elephant Butte · 1 site

Xantara overlooks the Mimbres valley and river with an expansive view. There is a Bakery close by that is open for breakfast Tue - Sat and a museum that is open on weekends. Gila Hot springs, cliff dwellings, wilderness, petroglyphs and pictographs are 1/2 - 2 hrs. north on hwy. 35. Silver City is 1/2 hr. away with a variety of restaurants, galleries, coffee shops and museums. City of Rocks state park is to the south. Site has water, electric, trash and recycling.

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Water hookup

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River House

7. River House

50mi from Elephant Butte · 4 sites · Tents, RVs

Close to both Hatch and Las Cruces. Historic sites, hiking, off roaring and more await you here.

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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

joe

3 weeks ago

16 ft pop-up camper

With pets

Weekend Trip to Desert View RV Park

This place has great views. Very quiet. Excellent hookups. Flat pads. The only downside is no shade. Would have been perfect with some shade structures.

Kirsten

April 2026

23 ft Class B

With pets

1 night at Camp Xantara

Loved the space and views. Great to be on concrete slab for our dog. Peaceful great sleep! Really enjoyed it.

Journeyman

March 2026

28 ft Class C

2 nights at Camp Xantara

Luwana and Jack are welcoming & accommodating hosts. The property has a homey feel & is surrounded by hills in the Mimbres River Valley - a nice change of pace from the hustle & bustle of Silver City. The spacious site is level with easily accessible water, 30 amp hookup & trash barrel. There's a dump station at a nearby RV park. The brand new Dollar General is a game changer for the area & is surprisingly well stocked. Enjoy your stay - Olé!

Blaine

December 2024

22 ft Class C

With kids

Weekend Trip to Caballo Country Store and RV Park

This location is great! All hookup were well planned and in good shape. The campground was well maintained and well marked. While it is next to the highway, the noise was pretty minimal. A huge bonus is the on site store. With a smattering of essentials at reasonable prices, we didn’t find ourselves scattering or driving stupid distance for a simple half gallon of milk. Highly recommended!

Beth

November 2024

16 ft travel trailer

1 night at Camp Xantara

Luwana and Jack were fabulous hosts! So friendly, communicative and welcoming. Felt like home away from home. Beautiful, quiet site. Highly recommend!!