Discover the best campgrounds near Pie Town, New Mexico with wildlife watching

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Pie Town

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10 top campgrounds near Pie Town with wildlife watching

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High Desert Magic

3 sites · RVs, Tents19 acres · New Mexico 87829, NM

This property was once part of the the Ball ranch the famous mason jar canning company. With expanding views in all directions, abundant wildlife and national forest surrounding, this is the place to be to get away from the rush! Breathe in the fresh air at 7200 feet elevation, visit the contenintal divide and the historic Pie Town which is only 12 miles away. Many exciting places to visit Santa Fe is a 3 hour drive and Silver City is about 2.5 hours away. The Cibola and Gil’s national forest surround this property. This is a central place to stay yet is very rural and serene.Learn more about this land:Pitch your tent or park your camper beneath the dark starlit skies in awe inspiring high desert New Mexico. This is why they call New Mexico the land of enchantment. This property features a fully fenced 19 acres with rolling terrain surround by cedar, juniper and piñon pine trees. There is magnificent south facing views where you can see for miles and at night the stars seem to touch the ground. The sunrises and sunsets are spectacular with an array of colors that will take a persons breath away. This is a place to unwind from the busy hustle and bustle. You can listen to coyotes howling, owls hooting, and other birds and animals instead of city noise. We own horses and can even take you on a trail ride.

Mujeres Valley Campground

17 sites · RVs, Tents12 acres · Fence Lake, NM

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!

High Country Alpaca Ranch

1 site · Tent24 acres · Fence Lake, NM

High Country Alpaca Ranch is located at the intersection of NM Hwy 36 and NM Hwy 117.It is nestled in 24 acres of Pińon Pine and Juniper trees at an elevation of 7560’. Very near to the Continental Divide, this land was once inhabited by ancient Pueblo Indians. A full time alpaca livestock operation, we also offer camping, a completely stocked short term rental house, and a mercantile [gift shop] with light snacks [chips, candy, etc.], drinks, and bottled water. On-site activities include hiking, star gazing, relaxing, and animal husbandry. There are many area attractions to explore that include Quemado Lake, El Malpais Wilderness, Mount Taylor, El Morro National Monument, Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary, Ice Caves & Bandero Volcano, Pueblo of Acoma/Sky City, Zuni Pueblo, and Very Large Array.Learn more about this land:Multiple tent and RV camping spots, Bunkhouse (short term rental), onsite Mercantile/Gift Shop.

Sugarloaf Outlook

1 site · RV2 acres · Homestead, NM

Learn more about this land:With a nice view overlooking East Sugarloaf Mtn, and the Cibola National Forest, this is a wonderful and relaxing place to camp out under the stars. The distance between each lot owner is sizable, minimizing light pollution making viewing the night sky much more enchanting!

Wifflebird Ranch

2 sites · Tents56 acres · Grants, NM

Once part of a large cattle ranch, Wifflebird Ranch is located in the beautiful Zuni mountains of west central New Mexico. These mountains were major hunting grounds for the Zuni, Acoma, and Navajo peoples. It teams with, deer,elk, turkey, bear, mountain lion, lynx, fox, coyotes, and a wide variety of birds including 4 different species of jays, 3 different species of blue birds, tanagers, gross beaks,canaries, humming birds and if you're lucky, a golden eagle. In the 30's these mountains were logged off. There are the remains of old logging camps, railroad tressles and miles of dirt roads scattered throughout the area.Learn more about this land:Secluded high country camping in open ponderosa pine forest adjacent to large tract of national forest, a great place for mountain biking, hiking, or bring your own horse and ride. 20 minutes from El Malpais and El Morro national monuments. For that wilderness experience, sites are 300 yards from parking and 300 yards apart.

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Apache RV Park with Tent sites

5 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · Reserve, NM

Learn more about this land:Apache RV Park is a quiet and spacious RV Park with beautiful Mountain View’s in Gila National Forest. We have full hookups, clean bathrooms with showers, Wi-Fi, Laundromat, propane, tent sites, horseshoe pit and country hospitality. Our lots are extra wide with plenty of space for your trailer and any extra vehicles. You can cuddle up close to a loved one with our newly renovated fire pit and spend some quality time reconnecting with nature. Paint the nearby village of Reserve red by stopping by the local watering hole and eating some great New Mexico cuisine. There is close access to local trail heads, side by side trails, Gila National Forest, Petroglyphs, historic ruins and the continental divide trail. We are your home away from home for hunting, rock hounding, fishing and hiking adventures. As always your furry friend is always welcome to stay with us.

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El Malpais National Monument

7 sites · RVs250000 acres · Pinehill, NM

El Malpais National Monument Private Camping Area in the West Malpais Wilderness, Chain of Craters Wilderness Study Area close to the Continental Divide Trail, Big Tubes Caving Area, Back Country Byway 42, Lava Falls, Ventana Natural Arch, Ice Caves and Bandera Crater, El Morro National Monument, Cibola National Forest, El Malpais Lava Fields, Zuni Acoma Historic Trail

Shiloh Acres Metal Tent RV

1 site · Lodging12 acres · NM

12 acres of quiet mountain views near El Morro and the Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary. Lots of nearby activities for all seasons including the Bandera Ice Caves, El Malpais, hiking the local trails, hunting, exploring the lava tubes, fishing at the local lakes at Ramah, plus local culture at El Morro and Zuni Reservation activities.

Kabuki Cowboy’s Ranch

3 sites · Tents30 acres · Magdalena, NM

I grew up living in the Midwest, but I was always spending my summers with Dad’s family in the Southwest. My grandfather was a farmer in Española, and my grandmother was brilliant in the kitchen, with everything he grew. In my adulthood, I found I had lost a lot of those memories. Aside from visiting a few close family members now and again, I began to feel detached from the impact this part of the world left on myself. That’s what prompted me to start looking for land in New Mexico. I found Magdalena and felt catapulted back into my childhood. I still feel like a kid when I’m at the ranch, and I can’t wait to see where things go with this rustic time capsule.Learn more about this land:Meander down the Forest Roads, flanking mule deer and jackrabbits, to this private hilltop 30 acre ranch outside historic Magdalena, complete with near 360 degree Mountain Views of the bear range, mt baldy, Drone mountain, and other peaks. The county does a great job of maintaining the dirt roads coming in, and I regularly make the trip into town with a little 2wd crossover. That is, when I get a hankerin for some delicious food at Tumbleweeds. That usually gets me ready to check out the library and boxcar museum for some free WiFi, where I can make a game plan. There’s so much to do in Magdalena, including antiquing, getting some space at the VLA, catching a local art exhibit, or exploring native plants, rocks, and jewelry. Get an early start and catch the farmers market where the local high school sells produce. There’s definitely something special in this lovely pocket of the Old West. Magdalena was once known as the “End of the Line” for cows being herded the long cross country distances required by Cowboy’s of the time. More recently, historic highway 60 connected the country well before Route 66. In more recent years, the Very Large Array has put this part of the world’s night skies on an international pedestal for star gazing.

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Chung R.’s Land

17 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents720 acres · Quemado, NM

I moved to the wilderness of New Mexico in 2017 with my wife to live Off Grid. We own 720 acres of amazing land with so much beauty and history. We are currently building tiny homes and retreats. This is vast wilderness and it can be harsh at first but the beauty of sunrises and sunsets here will bring you to tears. The serenity is amazing. The view of the stars at night is unbelievable. The land is home of the ancient Anasazi civilization. Old ruins are everywhere. We have established a bird sanctuary and hope to expand to animal sanctuary in coming years. Come and enjoy the wilderness!

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Camping near Pie Town with wildlife watching guide

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