Campervan Sites Near Grants, New Mexico: Best Grants Campervan Sites 2025

Campervan travelers heading to Grants have over 1,400 places to park up, from wide-open desert flats to shaded lots near sandstone bluffs. Expect prices that start at $7 a night, with the average hovering around $34. You’ll find sites with trash bins, fire rings, and pet-friendly rules, so you can bring the dog and not worry about clean-up. If you like a side of history with your road trip, Grants puts you close to old Route 66 stops and quirky local museums. Paddlers can get on the water just a short drive away. Top picks include Sunny Mellow Eco Villa (249 reviews), Star Gazer Ranch (205 reviews), and Healing on the Rio Grande ! (213 reviews). You’ll find a mix of wide-open skies and easy access to both nature and quirky roadside attractions—ideal for a campervan adventure through western New Mexico.

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Campervan travelers heading to Grants have over 1,400 places to park up, from wide-open desert flats to shaded lots near sandstone bluffs. Expect prices that start at $7 a night, with the average hovering around $34. You’ll find sites with trash bins, fire rings, and pet-friendly rules, so you can bring the dog and not worry about clean-up. If you like a side of history with your road trip, Grants puts you close to old Route 66 stops and quirky local museums. Paddlers can get on the water just a short drive away. Top picks include Sunny Mellow Eco Villa (249 reviews), Star Gazer Ranch (205 reviews), and Healing on the Rio Grande ! (213 reviews). You’ll find a mix of wide-open skies and easy access to both nature and quirky roadside attractions—ideal for a campervan adventure through western New Mexico.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Star Gazer Ranch

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43mi from Grants · 1 site · Tent, RV · Highland Meadows, NM

We are a secluded, one site camp. Our home is 22 miles west of Albuquerque NM. Just 4 miles from i40. Adjacent to Navajo reservation where “Breaking Bad” was filmed. Hundreds of acres of naturalized land. Panoramic view of mountains and unobstructed view of the night sky. Beautiful sunrises, sunsets and starry nights. We would love to share our homestead with you. Come unplug, Safe. Everybody welcome. Most of your questions are answered in this listing. Text me for any additional concerns.

2. Blue Water Camp And Boondocking

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23mi from Grants · 1 site · Tent, RV · Bluewater Acres, NM

Escape to a secluded and peaceful property surrounded by tall trees and flat terrain—perfect for both tent and RV camping. Just 7 miles off I-40 at the Thoreau exit, the site is easily accessible for any type of vehicle. A convenient pull-around loop with makes setting up camp simple. Only 5 minutes from Bluewater Lake State Park, you can spend your day fishing, boating, or hiking, then return to your own quiet, scenic forest retreat. Park your RV right on the loop or just off it on level ground, and soak in the tranquility of nature.

3. Grants KOA- On Historic Route 66

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2.3mi from Grants · 50 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Grants, NM

Discover the unique charm of Grants KOA, where the stunning beauty and rich history of northwestern New Mexico come together to create an unforgettable camping experience. You can conveniently reserve your stay online for dates up to the night of November 28th, 2024, ensuring you have a spot to unwind after your travel day. Setting up at this award-winning campground is a breeze, featuring spacious 85-foot-long Pull-Thru RV Sites equipped with up to 50-amp service, providing ample room for slide-outs. In addition to RV accommodations, we offer Tent Sites and cozy Camping Cabins for those seeking a more rustic experience. From March to October, let our friendly staff treat you to delicious Campground Cuisine dinners delivered right to your site, allowing you to relax and enjoy your evening. Families will love the playground, while your furry friends can frolic at our on-site KampK9, ensuring everyone has a great time. Take a leisurely stroll through the ancient lava beds nearby, immersing yourself in the area's natural beauty. As the day winds down, enjoy complimentary wireless internet and cable TV, perfect for unwinding before your next adventure. Start your mornings right with a free continental breakfast, fueling you for a day of exploration. With so much to see and do,

4. Cibola National Forest

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245 sites · Magdalena, New Mexico

America the beautiful, indeed! Don’t miss out on the wild and scenic slice of New Mexico.

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5. Bluewater Lake State Park

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28 sites · Bluewater Acres, New Mexico

Discover Bluewater Lake State Park's scenic vistas and thrilling outdoor activities.

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6. Flying Horse Retreat

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24mi from Grants · 4 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · El Morro, NM

El Morro is rich with history. Home to the ancient Pueblo Indians, what is now the monument was once their settlement and visited by Conquistador's and explorers during early explorations. It's famous Inscription Rock has over 2000 names carved in sandstone, including one from Conquistador Coronado. Geronimo, and Billy the Kid are said to have frequented the area and even lived in nearby Candy Kitchen. But today, a rich group of homesteader's make up the community. Artisan's, actors, musician's, writers, spiritual healers, organic farmers, and free thinkers inhabit the Valley. The land here hosts retreats and workshops for those wishing to enrich their nighttime dream life. We provide a place for vision quest and have an emphasis on sound healing. Our SolTec Lounge is perfect for stress relief and can help induce lucid dream experiences. Sitting near the top of Oso Ridge at approximately 7700', we have one of the most inspiring views in the area. From our firecircle, El Morro Monument, Los Gigantes, and numerous mesas are in complete view. Learn more about this land: Flying Horse Retreat is a place for spiritual seekers to find vision and renewal through sound healing and retreat. We offer private retreat, sound healing chair sessions, vision quests, and Summer Camp (coming soon), but we are very excited about opening up the land to campers. It is a unique opportunity to experience normally private areas of this sacred land. Our remote and quiet 20 acres of heavily forested mountainside includes deep gorges and rocky terrain, while Ponderosa Pine canopies offer shade from the sometimes intense NM sun. Wildlife is plentiful, though sometimes elusive. Deer, Elk, Fox, Bobcat, Lynx, Wild Turkey, Roadrunners and Coyotes are all regularly seen on the land. El Morro Monument, easily seen from our Firecircle on the opposite end of the Valley, is a world class travel destination. The water tank at the base of it's rock was a relied upon water source during early expeditions. Conquistador Coronado, Lt. Beale and other famed explorers stopped here before traveling further west. Flying Horse Retreat is across El Morro Valley, near the top of Oso Ridge in the Zuni Mountains, and has a panoramic view of the surrounding mesas. You may want to get a closer view of Los Gigantes - amazing sand sculptures carved by the wind and sacred to ancient tribes. We're just a few miles from the Continental Divide and Pie Town is a couple of hours further south. Two art galleries, a Feed Store, a Holistic Food Store, and a gift/coffee shop are right across the highway and next door to the Cafe. Come visit our eclectic community of actors, healers, artisans, writers, organic farmers, and unique thinkers. (We are 50 miles from a town where supplies can be purchased, though the nearby Feed Store has a few camp related supplies and their holistic and organic food selections may surprise you.) You may also want to visit the local Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary in Candy Kitchen. At any one time they are host to 50+ Wolves and Hybrids. Note: The Google Maps indicator is at the gate. There is an additional 3 mile drive up the mountain to my home. (Special pricing for longer stays. Campers can add $25 for a dream chair session, regularly $50.) Projects under way: Outdoor Solar Shower B&B Room nearing completion Note: Sorry, no after dark arrivals.

7. Mujeres Valley Campground

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46mi from Grants · 17 sites · Tents, RVs · Fence Lake, NM

This is a drycamping venue that has gravel roads leading up to the venue. Fresh well water can be provided for small groups without a fee but guests will need to provide their own containers to use during their stay. The campground has a fairgrounds across the road that is not part of registration access through this site. Please contact us directly for booking options for the fairgrounds and please make sure to only access the property pinned in the location provided to you through this site. This property was obtained around 60+ years ago via the Homestead Act by a family who we have become very close friends with. Over the last 60 years it's only been used sparingly as grazing land for cattle. Since we've obtained the land we've been focused on learning it's history from those who have been here the longest while also being proud BIPOC owners of land in this area. We've also connected with the original people's of this land who were here during the time the land was colonized. We've found ceremonial and everyday pottery, crystals, and underground caves throughout the surrounding properties which we own. Over the last 2 years we've learned about the Redwoods that have been wiped out of the area and that the mountain is eroding quickly. It has become our mission to plant indigenous plants and trees that are extinct from the area, reviving the plant like, reviving the mountain and doing what we can to encourage the water table to rise! Our plans for the 12 acres the campground occupies is to add an outdoor shower that can be used all year, installing solar powered water heaters & bathrooms as well as establishing a community meeting space and a greenhouse where we can host gardening classes and provide fresh fruits and veggies in this food desert! This land is sacred and we intend to continue treating it as such!

8. Carson National Forest

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463 sites · La Madera, New Mexico

Come get lost in the wild, enchanted lands of New Mexico! One of five unearthly National Forests in this great state, Carson National Forest is open for business all year round, and never fails to bring the heat with magnificent mountain scenery and some seriously stunning natural features. If solitude is your muse than look no further! Cold mountain streams, ample trout fishing, and out of sight camping is sure to give you your fix. With over 1.5 million acres laden with high ridges, dense vegetation and some of the cleanest air you’re likely to find west of the Mississippi, Carson is simply the epitome of Southwestern frontier!

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Public campgrounds near Grants

Coal Mine Campground

9.3mi from Grants · 15 sites · Tents, RVs · in Cibola National Forest

Ojo Redondo Campground

15mi from Grants · 17 sites · Tents, RVs · in Cibola National Forest

Pinon Cliffs Campground

18mi from Grants · 6 sites · Tents, RVs · in Bluewater Lake State Park

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Canyonside Campground

18mi from Grants · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · in Bluewater Lake State Park

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Lakeside Campground

18mi from Grants · 8 sites · Tents, RVs · in Bluewater Lake State Park

Northpoint Campground

19mi from Grants · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · in Bluewater Lake State Park

Laguna Larga Campground

26mi from Grants · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · in Carson National Forest

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McGaffey Campground

42mi from Grants · 42 sites · Tents, RVs · in Cibola National Forest

Quaking Aspen Campground

43mi from Grants · 20 sites · Tents, RVs · in Cibola National Forest

Stories from the community

Amanda

October 2025

22 ft campervan

With pets

1 night at Grants KOA- On Historic Route 66

Great location, easy back in sites, super clean campground.

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Jennifer

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Star Gazer Ranch

Fantastic spot close to I-40 just west of Albuquerque. Easy to find (even in the dark!) thanks to the very detailed instructions. Would 100% stay again. ✨

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romeo

September 2025

16 ft car

1 night at Star Gazer Ranch

Second time camping here and it was great. Very quiet and relaxed. Hosts were very friendly. Definitely a good place to spend the night or maybe even a few days just outside Albuquerque. This has been a good spot for us to spend the night on our way up to Utah on 2 separate trips.

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Jeremy

September 2025

30 ft toy hauler

With pets

1 night at Blue Water Camp And Boondocking

This was an excellent site if you like to be in a private setting. We had no issues finding it. There are all kinds of places to set up camp here as there are no “designated” campsites. It worked great for our 30ft toyhauler.

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Lea

September 2025

17 ft travel trailer

With pets

1 night at Star Gazer Ranch

Beautiful 360 views, sunset and sunrise were amazing.

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Chris

August 2025

11 ft campervan

With pets

1 night at Star Gazer Ranch

Loved camping here! The stars were incredible, the sand felt soft to my NH feet, and the owners were super kind. 10/10 would stay here again.

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Brandyn

July 2025

Tent

1 night at Mujeres Valley Campground

Loved every second of our stay! The owners were extremely friendly and helpful! The site was stunning! Will definitely return soon!

Benjamin

June 2025

Tent

1 night at Star Gazer Ranch

Host was nice and the site was secluded and felt very private. I had a very pleasant stay.

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Matt

June 2025

Tent

With kids

1 night at Star Gazer Ranch

Amazing. Super quaint remote location. The hosts were helpful but not at all up in our business even though this camping spot is situated within 50 yards of the house. Beautiful view of the surrounding mountains and we had the benefit of a super clear night where we could see the an epic number of stars. The little pavilion with a picnic table and a grill was super helpful, and a really nice touch. It had recently rained so we were able to have a bonfire and our host even provided us wood. Overall we really enjoyed our stay.

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Bryce

May 2025

21 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Star Gazer Ranch

I loved that we were the only ones there and the views were great! Not far off i40, so it was a great pit stop on our way from Utah. Would recommend!

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Julia

May 2025

Tent

1 night at Star Gazer Ranch

This was a great spot. We were driving through and this was perfect for an evening amongst the stars!

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Catherine

May 2025

17 ft campervan

1 night at Star Gazer Ranch

Jennie's place is the real desert feel! The campsite is close to the house but you can find privacy and feel in the middle of nowhere. No star gazing for us as it was raining, bit it did not spoil the feeling!

Pat

April 2025

20 ft Class B

1 night at Star Gazer Ranch

Lovely, peaceful site in which to decompress and rejuvenate.

Desirae

April 2025

18 ft campervan

With pets

1 night at Star Gazer Ranch

Fantastic spot!!!!! Beautiful and peaceful, we absolutely loved it. Hosts were so communicative and kind. The directions were great! Definitely would stay again. Thank you for having us.

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Valerie

April 2025

Tent

1 night at Star Gazer Ranch

Great desert campsite! It’s conveniently close to I-40 if you’re traveling in either direction, but still far enough out that you aren’t bothered by any highway noise. Beautiful sunsets and night sky. The hosts were very welcoming, and so was their pup! Recommend for self-contained campers.

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Bradford

April 2025

23 ft campervan

With pets

6 nights at Star Gazer Ranch

Needed a quiet place to catch up on work during a road trip and this place was perfect for this!

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Karen

March 2025

20 ft campervan

With pets

3 nights at Star Gazer Ranch

I had a wonderful stay at Jeanie and her husband’s place! The atmosphere was incredibly peaceful and quiet, making it the perfect retreat. I was there to teach my shy dog the joys of camping, and the setting was ideal for our little adventure. Jeanie warmly greeted me upon arrival, which made me feel right at home. I loved having the entire space to myself, allowing for a truly private experience. The weather was absolutely perfect, and the sky was a breathtaking sight, adding to the overall beauty of the location. I highly recommend this site to anyone seeking an easy-to-reach, secluded camping experience. It’s a hidden gem that offers tranquility and the chance to connect with nature. I can’t wait to return!

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Ricky

January 2025

34 ft Class A

1 night at Star Gazer Ranch

Jeanie and her husband were awesome hosts and their space is perfect for astronomy. I took my RV and 11" telescope for a night of skywatching and it was perfect. Very dark and quiet at night. Thanks Jeanie !