The best luxury campgrounds near Pecos, New Mexico

Looking for a camping experience near Pecos, New Mexico? Hipcamp has over 213 creature comforts options in this area alone! Whether you're looking for a cozy treehouse or a high desert retreat, we've got you covered. Check out our top campsites: Santa Fe Treehouse Camp (512 reviews), Star Dance High Desert Retreat (271 reviews), and Hermitory (202 reviews). With popular amenities like pet-friendly options, campfires, and trash services, you'll have everything you need to enjoy your stay. Plus, don't forget about the activities! Whether you're into boating, exploring historic sites, or climbing, there's something for everyone. Book your camping adventure today starting as low as $15 per night!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking for a camping experience near Pecos, New Mexico? Hipcamp has over 213 creature comforts options in this area alone! Whether you're looking for a cozy treehouse or a high desert retreat, we've got you covered. Check out our top campsites: Santa Fe Treehouse Camp (512 reviews), Star Dance High Desert Retreat (271 reviews), and Hermitory (202 reviews). With popular amenities like pet-friendly options, campfires, and trash services, you'll have everything you need to enjoy your stay. Plus, don't forget about the activities! Whether you're into boating, exploring historic sites, or climbing, there's something for everyone. Book your camping adventure today starting as low as $15 per night!

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1. Camp Across From Pecos River

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16mi from Pecos · 4 sites · Tents, Lodging · Tererro, NM

Escape the crowds and reconnect with nature at Vida Bonita Pecos. Tucked deep in the heart of the Santa Fe National Forest, our three private campsites offer quiet seclusion, stunning views, and exclusive access to a peaceful slice of Northern New Mexico wilderness. Full Description: Welcome to your own private forest escape. At Vida Bonita Pecos, our two campsites are designed for those seeking quiet, space, and solitude. Set apart from each other and completely removed from any other campers, you’ll feel like you have the entire forest to yourself. Each site is nestled beneath towering Ponderosa and Blue Spruce pines and Aspens. They offer level ground for tents, grill for cooking, and easy access to nearby hiking trails, Cowles Ponds, and the soothing sounds of the Pecos River. Whether you’re stargazing by your campfire or sipping coffee with the morning breeze, this is where relaxation lives. Your campsite is part of the Vida Bonita Pecos complex, which includes beautifully remodeled cabins and the remodeled Ponderosa Lodge. While you’ll have total privacy at your site, guests are welcome to explore designated areas of the property, our trout pond, and free roaming chickens and turkeys. We don’t pack campers in. No RVs. No generators. Just you, the trees, and a sky full of stars. What’s Included: Two secluded tent campsites (book one or both) Access to filtered spring drinking water Campfire ring (fire restrictions may apply) Access to clean outhouse toilet. Cell service is spotty—perfect for unplugging, but we have free WiFi at the main cabin. Things to Know: No other campers will be placed near you—guaranteed privacy. Firewood available on request. Check-in at our main lodge before heading to your site. Come experience the slower pace of mountain life. Whether you’re here to hike, fish, write, or simply breathe, our campsites at Vida Bonita Pecos are the perfect place to begin your New Mexico adventure.

2. Santa Fe Treehouse Camp & Wilderness Preserve

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9.3mi from Pecos · 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. Route 66 RV Park In Albuquerque

46mi from Pecos · 11 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Edgewood, NM

Route 66 RV Park – Your Convenient Albuquerque Base Stay right off historic Route 66 at this easy, comfortable RV spot in Albuquerque. Enjoy full hookups, spacious parking, and quick access to downtown, restaurants, breweries, and the Sandia Mountains. This is an ideal stop for road-trippers, cross-country travelers, or anyone wanting a simple, convenient place to rest while exploring local landmarks, outdoor adventures, and classic Route 66 charm. Book your stay and make Albuquerque a smooth, memorable stop on your journey!

4. Vintage Nomad Trailer In Santa Fe

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19mi from Pecos · 1 site · Lodging · Santa Fe, NM

Charming 1968 Nomad Vintage Camper Step back in time with this charming vintage trailer, featuring a bathroom, shower, stove, fridge, bed, 2 people fit if you like each other,! TV with Roku, wireless internet, and onsite parking. Located central Santa Fe, but secluded. Views of Sangre de Cristo Mountains East, and the sunset to the West it’s the perfect base for your Santa Fe adventure. Santa Fe, New Mexico, is known for its rich history, vibrant arts scene, and distinctive Southwestern culture. The city is famous for its adobe architecture, historic landmarks such as the Palace of the Governors, and its many art galleries and museums, including the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum. You’ll also find a renowned culinary scene featuring authentic New Mexican cuisine, a lively farmers’ market, and plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities, from hiking to skiing. Santa Fe’s semiarid climate sits at the crossroads of grasslands, piñon-juniper woodlands, and 1.6 million acres of high-mountain coniferous national forest — offering endless natural beauty to explore.

5. Abiquiu Tiny House

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50mi from Pecos · 1 site · Lodging · Abiquiu , NM

 Situated at 6300 ft. above sea level the Chama River Valley is surrounded by forested mountains. There is white water rafting on the Rio Chama and Rio Grande Rivers nearby during spring and summer. Within an hour there are ski areas at Taos and Santa Fe during the winter. Ojo Caliente Hot Springs is 17 miles away and has a full spa and restaurant. There are beautiful hiking trails throughout the area and Abiquiu Lake is less than 20 minutes away. The location of the Tiny House is in a quiet, private and beautiful setting. Abiquiu Lake is only 15 minutes away for fun swimming, Ghost Ranch is 20 minutes away and has 3 beautiful hikes. Santa Fe and Taos are 60 minutes away. The tiny house is a healthy house built on the golden mean and has no electrical radiation inside except wi-fi. All material used are nontoxic.Notable aspect. There are no pets allowed on the property. 

6. Two Hawk Ranch

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40mi from Pecos · 8 sites · Tents, RVs · Peñasco, NM

Two Hawk Ranch is comprised of 12 acres of high mountain valley meadows, hay fields, Acequias, trees and the Rio Chiquito. Yes, we are located at approximately 7,800ft elevation. My husband and I stumbled across this beautiful and serene property by accident in 2020 just as Covid hit. We feel blessed to be here and feel the need to share it’s calming, restful qualities. We have three adult children and have three grandchildren. We also have eight international children as we hosted international students for four years. You are welcome to come sit by the fire and be social or just do your own thing. Learn more about this land: Sites located across the property for up to 8 groups. The RV camping is located near one of our horse corrals and above our irrigation Acequia, above or next to the house, or in the field down by the arena after haying is complete (usually after the first week of July as long as the rain cooperates). Can back in or pull through and has 110v power nearby. No water to hook up to, but we can fill your tanks via hose by the house or arena. Other sites available if you don’t need power, or have a generator. Property is within a 100yds of national forest service that gives access to off-roading, hiking, biking, horse riding, fishing, and winter snowshoeing, cross country skiing, etc. We are located just off the High Road to Taos in Llano, 29 miles south of Taos and 55 miles north of Santa Fe. We are eight miles from Ski Sipapu and eight miles from Rio Santa Barbara Canyon. Your well-behaved pets are welcome. We also have one great dane (Raggy), a great dane mix (The Morrigan), one ranch cat (Sasha) and four horses (Gentry, Shadow, Mattie & Jr G). The dogs are a rescue of some kind. The Morrigan is black, 3.5 yrs old and comes out of a rescue in AZ. She went in with her litter as a 5 month old puppy, and she came here about a year later. She is reticent and suspicious, so ignore her and she will come up to you on her own; continue to ignore her. Ragnar (Raggy) is our most recent rescue and is from Las Cruces. He's 3 yrs old and a merle. He suffers from anxiety and fears children. We are working him through his fears, and he is doing really well. The weather here tends to run cooler, as we are located in the mountains in a small valley at approximately 7,800 ft above sea level. In the spring through fall, temps will average from mid 40°F up to mid 60°F at night and mid 60°F up to mid 90°F during the day. Temps can get into the 100°F's in the summer, but that is rare. Generally if the sun is out, it is warm or hot even tho the actual temps are not. It's a high-altitude affect. The opposite is true as well. Cloud cover will feel cooler. We also experience monsoon style rains that occur in the afternoon generally starting in July and running into August or later. In the late fall through early spring during winter, the average temps usually run from 0°F up to mid 20°F at night with occasional dips into negative temps and in the day generally run from mid 20°F up to the mid 40°F range. Same as above - if the sun is out, it will feel warmer, etc. We do hay the fields, so we may have tractor activity going on in the late spring and early summer. In the winter we will be clearing snow from the roads and feeding hay. Can't wait to see everyone this year!

7. Field Trip NM

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6.9mi from Pecos · 24 sites · Lodging · NM

We are located in the Santa Fe National Forest, on 6 acres right on the Pecos river and El Macho creek. You can fish right off the property and explore local hikes. The elevation is 7200 feet in a gorgeous setting surrounded by mountains. We have a pavilion and a huge outdoor kitchen for you to enjoy.

8. Cuervo Mountain RV Park

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41mi from Pecos · 54 sites · Tents, RVs · Moriarty, NM

My family has owned this land for over 400 years. We raised sheep, and now we raise cattle. Cuervo Mountain belongs to my family, hence the name of the park.Learn more about this land:At Cuervo Mountain RV and Horse Hotel we offer 54 pull-thru sites large enough for any size RV (including RV extensions). Just 3 short minutes North of Exit 196 on Interstate I-40! There is water, power (30 and 50 AMP service), sewer hook-ups, picnic tables at every site, vending (coming soon), WiFi, solid waste dump, bar-b-q grills, dry camping, playground and covered picnic areas, dog park, 4 horse stalls (2 horses can fit in one stall) and 4 tack rooms, club house (coming soon), propane vending (coming soon), walking/biking path (coming soon), and very clean bath and shower facilities. Please call or email us for my pricing details, pricing varies with hook-ups, and types of camping.

9. Historic Mora Inn and RV Park

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33mi from Pecos · 3 sites · RVs, Lodging · Cleveland, NM

Welcome to Historic Mora Inn and RV Park! We are family owned and operated. We look forward to having you stay with us. As new owners, we are gradually beautifying our property one project at a time. We have remodeled and redecorated the guest rooms, each with a unique splash of art. The RV Park area also has improvements, including a ready-to-reserve RV, called Tiále Tiny Home, situated in one of the slots. Our surrounding location offers many adventures to enjoy, such as hike, fish, hunt, ski, shop, and dine. Our goal is to make your stay cozy, adventurous, and memorable.

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Vintage Nomad Trailer In Santa Fe

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19mi from Pecos · 1 site · Lodging · Santa Fe, NM

Charming 1968 Nomad Vintage Camper Step back in time with this charming vintage trailer, featuring a bathroom, shower, stove, fridge, bed, 2 people fit if you like each other,! TV with Roku, wireless internet, and onsite parking. Located central Santa Fe, but secluded. Views of Sangre de Cristo Mountains East, and the sunset to the West it’s the perfect base for your Santa Fe adventure. Santa Fe, New Mexico, is known for its rich history, vibrant arts scene, and distinctive Southwestern culture. The city is famous for its adobe architecture, historic landmarks such as the Palace of the Governors, and its many art galleries and museums, including the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum. You’ll also find a renowned culinary scene featuring authentic New Mexican cuisine, a lively farmers’ market, and plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities, from hiking to skiing. Santa Fe’s semiarid climate sits at the crossroads of grasslands, piñon-juniper woodlands, and 1.6 million acres of high-mountain coniferous national forest — offering endless natural beauty to explore.

Abiquiu Tiny House

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50mi from Pecos · 1 site · Lodging · Abiquiu , NM

 Situated at 6300 ft. above sea level the Chama River Valley is surrounded by forested mountains. There is white water rafting on the Rio Chama and Rio Grande Rivers nearby during spring and summer. Within an hour there are ski areas at Taos and Santa Fe during the winter. Ojo Caliente Hot Springs is 17 miles away and has a full spa and restaurant. There are beautiful hiking trails throughout the area and Abiquiu Lake is less than 20 minutes away. The location of the Tiny House is in a quiet, private and beautiful setting. Abiquiu Lake is only 15 minutes away for fun swimming, Ghost Ranch is 20 minutes away and has 3 beautiful hikes. Santa Fe and Taos are 60 minutes away. The tiny house is a healthy house built on the golden mean and has no electrical radiation inside except wi-fi. All material used are nontoxic.Notable aspect. There are no pets allowed on the property. 

Two Hawk Ranch

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40mi from Pecos · 8 sites · Tents, RVs · Peñasco, NM

Two Hawk Ranch is comprised of 12 acres of high mountain valley meadows, hay fields, Acequias, trees and the Rio Chiquito. Yes, we are located at approximately 7,800ft elevation. My husband and I stumbled across this beautiful and serene property by accident in 2020 just as Covid hit. We feel blessed to be here and feel the need to share it’s calming, restful qualities. We have three adult children and have three grandchildren. We also have eight international children as we hosted international students for four years. You are welcome to come sit by the fire and be social or just do your own thing. Learn more about this land: Sites located across the property for up to 8 groups. The RV camping is located near one of our horse corrals and above our irrigation Acequia, above or next to the house, or in the field down by the arena after haying is complete (usually after the first week of July as long as the rain cooperates). Can back in or pull through and has 110v power nearby. No water to hook up to, but we can fill your tanks via hose by the house or arena. Other sites available if you don’t need power, or have a generator. Property is within a 100yds of national forest service that gives access to off-roading, hiking, biking, horse riding, fishing, and winter snowshoeing, cross country skiing, etc. We are located just off the High Road to Taos in Llano, 29 miles south of Taos and 55 miles north of Santa Fe. We are eight miles from Ski Sipapu and eight miles from Rio Santa Barbara Canyon. Your well-behaved pets are welcome. We also have one great dane (Raggy), a great dane mix (The Morrigan), one ranch cat (Sasha) and four horses (Gentry, Shadow, Mattie & Jr G). The dogs are a rescue of some kind. The Morrigan is black, 3.5 yrs old and comes out of a rescue in AZ. She went in with her litter as a 5 month old puppy, and she came here about a year later. She is reticent and suspicious, so ignore her and she will come up to you on her own; continue to ignore her. Ragnar (Raggy) is our most recent rescue and is from Las Cruces. He's 3 yrs old and a merle. He suffers from anxiety and fears children. We are working him through his fears, and he is doing really well. The weather here tends to run cooler, as we are located in the mountains in a small valley at approximately 7,800 ft above sea level. In the spring through fall, temps will average from mid 40°F up to mid 60°F at night and mid 60°F up to mid 90°F during the day. Temps can get into the 100°F's in the summer, but that is rare. Generally if the sun is out, it is warm or hot even tho the actual temps are not. It's a high-altitude affect. The opposite is true as well. Cloud cover will feel cooler. We also experience monsoon style rains that occur in the afternoon generally starting in July and running into August or later. In the late fall through early spring during winter, the average temps usually run from 0°F up to mid 20°F at night with occasional dips into negative temps and in the day generally run from mid 20°F up to the mid 40°F range. Same as above - if the sun is out, it will feel warmer, etc. We do hay the fields, so we may have tractor activity going on in the late spring and early summer. In the winter we will be clearing snow from the roads and feeding hay. Can't wait to see everyone this year!

Field Trip NM

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6.9mi from Pecos · 24 sites · Lodging · NM

We are located in the Santa Fe National Forest, on 6 acres right on the Pecos river and El Macho creek. You can fish right off the property and explore local hikes. The elevation is 7200 feet in a gorgeous setting surrounded by mountains. We have a pavilion and a huge outdoor kitchen for you to enjoy.

Cuervo Mountain RV Park

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41mi from Pecos · 54 sites · Tents, RVs · Moriarty, NM

My family has owned this land for over 400 years. We raised sheep, and now we raise cattle. Cuervo Mountain belongs to my family, hence the name of the park.Learn more about this land:At Cuervo Mountain RV and Horse Hotel we offer 54 pull-thru sites large enough for any size RV (including RV extensions). Just 3 short minutes North of Exit 196 on Interstate I-40! There is water, power (30 and 50 AMP service), sewer hook-ups, picnic tables at every site, vending (coming soon), WiFi, solid waste dump, bar-b-q grills, dry camping, playground and covered picnic areas, dog park, 4 horse stalls (2 horses can fit in one stall) and 4 tack rooms, club house (coming soon), propane vending (coming soon), walking/biking path (coming soon), and very clean bath and shower facilities. Please call or email us for my pricing details, pricing varies with hook-ups, and types of camping.

Historic Mora Inn and RV Park

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33mi from Pecos · 3 sites · RVs, Lodging · Cleveland, NM

Welcome to Historic Mora Inn and RV Park! We are family owned and operated. We look forward to having you stay with us. As new owners, we are gradually beautifying our property one project at a time. We have remodeled and redecorated the guest rooms, each with a unique splash of art. The RV Park area also has improvements, including a ready-to-reserve RV, called Tiále Tiny Home, situated in one of the slots. Our surrounding location offers many adventures to enjoy, such as hike, fish, hunt, ski, shop, and dine. Our goal is to make your stay cozy, adventurous, and memorable.

Stories from the community

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Paul

2 weeks ago

Tent

3 nights at Camp Across From Pecos River

Great spot, very quiet. Not hard to get to. If it is snowing I’d recommend a 4x4. The drive between here and skiSantafe was not bad at all.

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Mariko

November 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Vintage Nomad Trailer In Santa Fe

We booked the place very last minute and the host Jennifer was so accommodating. We were the very first guest to stay and she went out of her way to ensure everything was just right for us. The space is cute and cozy and we hope to return again!

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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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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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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.

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Lisa

October 2025

10 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Santa Fe Treehouse Camp & Wilderness Preserve

It was like backpacking with my van! So peaceful and serene.

Mike

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Santa Fe Treehouse Camp & Wilderness Preserve

This was a great stop on our roadtrip. I wish we had more time to enjoy the property. There was lots to see and do. The hosts were very responsive and friendly.

Amy

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Santa Fe Treehouse Camp & Wilderness Preserve

Beautiful area. Very clean and quiet. Hiat was very friendly. I loved the common areas. Close to hiking areas

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Ivan

October 2025

16 ft car

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Santa Fe Treehouse Camp & Wilderness Preserve

We enjoyed our stay. Ciana was even kind enough to come out in the rain to check us in early when we arrived before check in time. The clean showers and restroom were a plus and much appreciated. We did not utilize the outdoor kitchen, but it was fully stocked and a nice touch. Our only regret was that we couldn't build a campfire at our personal campsite, but understand that rule is for everyone's safety. The camp is nice and quiet and we felt very safe camping here. The camp host and staff were friendly as well. Thank you for having us. We hope to come back in the future.

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Caleb

October 2025

4 nights at Abiquiu Tiny House

Great little house with all of the basic amenities someone looking for a place not too rustic would love. Harvey was extremely friendly, and gave us any and all of the privacy we could want. The dirt roads are pretty bumpy, so if you come in a standard height car take it slow.

Lindsey

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Santa Fe Treehouse Camp & Wilderness Preserve

The Tecolotes are amazing and the camp hosts are all very welcoming and friendly. Highly recommend this place. It has everything you need and is a wonderful place to disconnect.

Jackée

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Santa Fe Treehouse Camp & Wilderness Preserve

Loved the warm greeting when I arrived about 6 with a last second booking. Cool space up on a mountain with great views, clean facilities, and friendly staff! Would stay again to get more time to hike. The night sky was beautiful!! And it gets chilly at night brrrr. I was there with my small dog and we felt very safe here

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MJ

October 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Santa Fe Treehouse Camp & Wilderness Preserve

Ciana and Brad have a wonderful property with terrific sites and views and all the accommodations needed to make a trip into the outdoors fun and enjoyable. Great place, great hosts. Grateful!

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Chloe

October 2025

16 ft car

Weekend Trip to Santa Fe Treehouse Camp & Wilderness Preserve

Friendly service, excellent amenities, and perfect spots for car camping!

Jo Ann

October 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Santa Fe Treehouse Camp & Wilderness Preserve

We loved staying at Pegasus 1! Great fire pit, comfy beds, cool night breezes. We’ll be back!

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Thomas

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Santa Fe Treehouse Camp & Wilderness Preserve

Ciana was a very kind host and the campground was perfect for our overnight trip. The fun of tent camping but the convenience of a full kitchen and bathrooms made this an enjoyable stay

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Erika

October 2025

Group trip

2 nights at Santa Fe Treehouse Camp & Wilderness Preserve

Beautiful place. I’m going to stay longer the next time. The tree house is big and clean. Mattress are good. The kitchen and Comunity areas are big, clean, and have everything that you need. Kid and dog friendly. You can hike, archery, or just relax. Easy to arrive. Wonderful views.

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Kristie

October 2025

Tent

5 nights at Santa Fe Treehouse Camp & Wilderness Preserve

Absolutely L❤️VED this hipcamp!! Very private, 2 kitchens, shower, toilets!! Super quiet!!

David

October 2025

15 ft Class B

3 nights at Santa Fe Treehouse Camp & Wilderness Preserve

This camp site was beautiful. Such a nice launching point for a lot of different hikes. Very clean facilities. Very nice drive up to the property and very kind and helpful hosts. I will be staying here again.

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Scott

October 2025

Tent

With pets

2 nights at Santa Fe Treehouse Camp & Wilderness Preserve

We enjoyed our stay! Ciana and Brad were super welcoming and educated us about the surrounding area, as well as recommended Harry’s Road House to have a local eat, which became a highlight of our trip- cheers