Camping near Placitas, New Mexico

The Placitas area offers everything from private outdoor hideaways to family-friendly campgrounds.

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Chiricahua Camp Site - 41 Acres

10 sites · RVs, Tents41 acres · Radium Springs, Doña Ana
Learn more about this land: RV and tent camping. Wide open spaces for camping and secluded privacy. Lots of privacy for hiking and exploring as well as camping on BLM land and unused or monitored State park property west and south respectively. Two miles away from a natural formation called Slot Canyon. Fishing on the Rio Grande. Hiking and climbing, nearby caves. Some controlled, slow quad vehicle exploration. Nearby is the Martinez Roping Arena for access to fishing. Caballo lake is just 30 miles away. Dancing and billiards at the Blue Moon Bar is 7 miles away. accomodations are under development and will have more available to campers in near future. Call for more information.
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Horner Hipcamp

15 sites · RVs, Tents20 acres · Radium Springs, Doña Ana
New to Hipcamp, but want to share my beautiful property with others. Located on the bank of the Rio Grande River with access to the river at all times. Property is rustic now, but improvements will continue to be made as time goes on. Come help me develop this beautiful location into the best Hipcamp in New Mexico. Just 14 miles of the Chile Capital of the World, Hatch, NM, 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, but 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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1972 Winnebago Convert to Tiny Home

1 site · Lodging2 acres · Truth Or Consequences, Sierra
Learn more about this land:Relax and be inspired during your stay in the renovated Winnebago at, The Western Star. This is a quaint, cozy space designed and decorated with a mix of natural materials, old desert wood and old metal found on the property or nearby. There are 2 beds (full and a twin), 10 ft sloped ceiling, sink with cold running water- no hot water, flushing toilet, mini-refrigerator, electric 2 burner stove, toaster oven, heater, plates, forks, cups, cookware and electricity. There are curtains and sun blockers for privacy. When you wake up in the morning you will watch the sun rise over Turtleback Mountain. 1 block away is the Rio Grande and Rotary Park. It's 4 blocks to the main. Located in the downtown area and hot springs district, the property has a well that draws out the hot springs at about 98 degrees and pours it in to an outdoor tub- perfect for a warm winter day or summer evenings. It can be reserved for an additional fee upon arrival. 4 blocks from the downtown area you can easily access other spas, restaurants, coffee shops, art galleries, thrift shops, and the grocery store. Wake up in the morning, walk down to the river and you'll see heron, coots, osprey, sandhill crane, red wing black birds, and so many more wildlife. The coyotes regularly sing throughout the night.  I tend the property and you may see me around if I need to do light repair work. There is a care taker for the property who lives there and may be another guest as well. The property is 1/2 a city block. Your living quarters are private but the land is shared space. I'm available to engage if desired and I respect your privacy. The property is 6 city lots large and you will have access to 4 of them. Dogs are allowed for an additional fee. You must be responsible to clean up after them and they must be friendly with strangers. 
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Hot Springs Glamp Camp

10 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents1 acre · Elephant Butte, Sierra
Come for the Hot Springs, Stay for the Camping! For travelers looking for a unique and easy getaway or break from the road, Hot Springs Glamp Camp offers the perfect "Glamorous Camping" experience! Unlike chain hotels or Airbnb stays, Glamp Camp creates a place for both community and alone time; for rejuvenation and healing in the onsite hot springs, in a relaxing, friendly, tribe vibe. Well-behaved children and dogs are welcome (Pets must be approved to stay in accommodations, be on-leash, and cleaned up after at all times). Fun Fact: This property is rumored to have been a nudist colony and/or spiritual commune in the 80's. We look forward to hosting you!
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Tres Caballos

3 sites · Lodging7 acres · Las Cruces, Doña Ana
Locals consider this property one of the best secrets of the valley. The main house is an old adobe built sometime in the '30s, added on to over the years. Joe Augustine raised his family as well as race horses here and it is often referred as the old Augustine place. Things I love about this place; a landscape in every direction, all the mountains that create the Mesilla Valley are visible, the way the light changes, the sound of the train, how quiet and peaceful it is, watching the crops grow and change, the very dark nights. It is an amazingly healing space to be, it kinda sucks the hustle right out of you allowing space for expansion.  Come be still and listen. Access to the river and mountains is easy, day trips abound, and town is close enough but not too close. Ask me about an Artist Retreat beginner or masterclasses availableLearn more about this land:Welcome to dark star filled nights and birdsong days. This is your Gateway to all that southern new Mexico has to offer and it's a lot! Your Casita is a very well appointed two bedroom two bathroom, full kitchen, dining area and living room. All with a retro/boho feel, mid century modern meets vintage finds. The vistas are always enchanting and can be enjoyed from either of the covered porches, or out by the stock tank pond, you will have a front row seat to the Dona Ana and Organ Mountains, and probably a couple of exotic horses grazing in the pasture, just because!We have Parks, Monuments, public lands all for the hikers, foodies will delight in the many restaurants, food trucks, brew pubs and distilleries. Arts and culture abound also with a variety of museums, art galleries, theater and fiestas.And yet the farm feels remote, a slice of solitude, it is the perfect gateway to the world and the perfect place to come home to.
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Roadrunner Refuge

4 sites · RVs6 acres · Las Cruces, Doña Ana
This property was the original home site for the surrounding farm fields in the mid-sixties. My wife and; I bought it in 2012 and plan to retire here. We travel quite a bit for work and wanted to share it with others. We have owned and lived in many RVs in the past -even a sailboat once, and currently own a vintage 1985 Airstream motor home. We miss the lifestyle so we just built an RV pad and decided to start offering it to guests!
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Ray & Lucille's place

2 sites · RVs3 acres · La Mesa, Doña Ana
Our farm is located in La Mesa, NM in the Mesilla Valley. Centered between Las Cruces, NM and El Paso, TX . The farming community offers open fields of various crops as well as pecan orchards. Minutes from hiking destinations Organ Mountain Desert Peaks National Monument and Franklin Mountains State Park. Various wineries and breweries within minutes. Elephant Butte Lake State Park 1 hr 41 min (104 miles) White Sands National Park 1 hr 8 min (72 miles)Learn more about this land:Come stay at our fully equipped, safe RV Sites with full hook ups here at our little farm in the middle of Mesilla Valley. Just 6 miles off I-10 in La Mesa, NM. We are in a farming community among pecan orchards, cotton fields, hay fields. Easy to find, our peaceful and private RV sites are 1/4 mile off scenic NM Hwy 28. There are 4 wineries and a brewery within 20 minutes of our farm. Great country setting 20 minutes south of Mesilla and Las Cruces and 20 minutes North of El Paso, TX.
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Rio Abajo Rio Compound

1 site · Lodging1 acre · Hillsboro, Sierra
The compound is located in the small village of Hillsboro, New Mexico, set between the Percha Creek and a gateway to the Gila National Wilderness. With plenty of stargazing, quiet nights and cleansing your soul in the hot New Mexico sun. Wake up to espresso and read under the mulberry tree. The airstream is on the compound of Rio Abajo Rio healing arts studio, where you can book a massage, explore art and find your own creative rhythm. Rainbow Friendly///Queer safe haven
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Hot Springs at The Outlaw Casita

1 site · Lodging1 acre · Truth Or Consequences, Sierra
Our rustic Wild West themed and well appointed casita is 100% pet friendly complete with your own private hot springs soaking tub. There is a full kitchen, bathroom w/shower and a secluded outdoor patio for all the privacy you need to enjoy the benefits of wellness and relaxation located in the heart of the historic bathhouse district of Truth or Consequences, NM.
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SaddleHawk Ranch

22 sites · RVs, Tents40 acres · Deming, Luna
Located in the high desert (4500 ft) of the Southwest, we have multiple areas for you to RV boondock or tent camp. We are a working ranch and a 501(c)3 non profit charity organization, with 32 +- Equines (Horses, Mules, Donkeys) with a horse and buggy driving school. The non profit called Equine Safe Haven, a 501(c)3 tax exempt organization teaches horsemanship and carriage driving, using horses that were discarded in their older age. Some of these are x harness racing horses, and/or used in life by the Amish - and at an older age they were no longer useful to them. Equine Safe Haven & SaddleHawk Ranch purchased 8 of them from a Texas Kill Pen, only days away from being shipped to Mexico for slaughter. Come pet and love on them, as they have a second chance in life and the program makes a difference to those that are economically or physically disadvantaged. We have water hydrants located around the Ranch and a BBQ area for you to use. We can accommodate any size RV up to and including tractor trailers. We have two 50 amp sites and one 30 amp site if you need electric. Check in info: CHECK IN TIME: BETWEEN 3pm and SUNSET - it gets VERY dark here (great for stargazing) and we need you here by sunset, and also to be fair to the other guests that stay. NOTE: THE GATE IS LOCKED BETWEEN 9PM and 7AM. Checkout is by 11am. If you intend to arrive later than sunset or leave earlier then 7am this may not be the place for you to camp, sorry. As we would like to allow travelers time to rest, and as we are on a schedule, we have set hours that we operate in.
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Rosie's Retreat

1 site · Tent1 acre · Ventura, Luna
Learn more about this land: Primitive campsite w stunning mountain views - enjoy nature and solitude! Outside Deming, NM - make sure to stop at the D. H. Lescombes winery on the way! 4x4 vehicle is a MUST, because the dirt roads and ground can become soft and muddy depending on weather. Off-road traction boards highly recommend. COME PREPARED. You will be provided the gps coordinates, there is no wi-fi, plot ahead of time. The site is remote - beyond where the roads end. This is a primitive campsite - so NO water, power or toilets are available. Please respect nature. No fireworks or trash. Pack in pack out policy. Wildlife includes mostly small animals like rabbits, prairie dogs, turtles, lizards, field mice and kangaroo mice. Bigger animals such as deer antelope and the occasional cow are out here. Dangerous animals are rattlesnakes, coyotes and cougars. Be prepared.
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Turquiose Skies

1 site · RV, Tent3 acres · Ventura, Luna
Pitch your tent, pop in with your RV to the Turquoise Skies of New Mexico. We offer a small piece of heaven - whether you are passing through or want to stay awhile - our piece of property you can call home for a bit is available. Turquoise Skies is a dry camping place - you will need to bring your own facilities , Turquoise Skies is full desert with beautiful, unrestricted views of the mountains and the stars. Turquoise Skies is private and off grid. Pets allowed. Deming is 4miles away, and I-10 is 2 miles away! Beware of rattle snakes.
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