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The best waterfall camping near Raton

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Welcome to Hipcamp, the ultimate resource for camping enthusiasts! If you're craving the refreshing sight and sound of waterfalls, we've got you covered near Raton, New Mexico. With over 335 options specifically tailored to your waterfall-seeking desires, you'll have plenty of choices to satisfy your camping cravings. Our top campsites in the area include Enchanted Circle Campground (397 reviews), Rabbit Hole Ranch (259 reviews), and Purgatory Riverbottoms (147 reviews). These campsites offer popular amenities like toilets, trash facilities, and campfires, along with exciting activities such as fishing, wind sports, and paddling. With an average price per night of $30 and options starting as low as $15, camping near Raton, New Mexico with a waterfall backdrop has never been more accessible. So pack your gear and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience!

Top-rated campgrounds near Raton

  • The dreamy forests surrounding the campgrounds don't see a lot of visitors.
  • The landscape on the ride into El Rito is a real treat.
  • The dreamy forests surrounding the campgrounds don't see a lot of visitors.

1. Carson National Forest

91%
(40)
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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Toilets
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  • Emerald Lake, just near the campground. Great place to catch trout and enjoy a breathtaking view!
  • The view from the summit of Mt. Elbert
  • Emerald Lake, just near the campground. Great place to catch trout and enjoy a breathtaking view!

2. San Isabel National Forest

91%
(77)
912 sites · Smeltertown, Colorado
Walk along the footsteps of giants in this natural Rocky Mountain playground.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
  • Cimarron Canyon State Park
  • Cimarron Canyon State Park
  • Cimarron Canyon State Park

3. Cimarron Canyon State Park

75%
(4)
31 sites · Ute Park, New Mexico
Discover the serene beauty of Cimarron Canyon State Park.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires

Welcome to Hipcamp, the ultimate resource for camping enthusiasts! If you're craving the refreshing sight and sound of waterfalls, we've got you covered near Raton, New Mexico. With over 335 options specifically tailored to your waterfall-seeking desires, you'll have plenty of choices to satisfy your camping cravings. Our top campsites in the area include Enchanted Circle Campground (397 reviews), Rabbit Hole Ranch (259 reviews), and Purgatory Riverbottoms (147 reviews). These campsites offer popular amenities like toilets, trash facilities, and campfires, along with exciting activities such as fishing, wind sports, and paddling. With an average price per night of $30 and options starting as low as $15, camping near Raton, New Mexico with a waterfall backdrop has never been more accessible. So pack your gear and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience!

Top-rated campgrounds near Raton

  • The dreamy forests surrounding the campgrounds don't see a lot of visitors.
  • The landscape on the ride into El Rito is a real treat.
  • The dreamy forests surrounding the campgrounds don't see a lot of visitors.

1. Carson National Forest

91%
(40)
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!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
  • Emerald Lake, just near the campground. Great place to catch trout and enjoy a breathtaking view!
  • The view from the summit of Mt. Elbert
  • Emerald Lake, just near the campground. Great place to catch trout and enjoy a breathtaking view!

2. San Isabel National Forest

91%
(77)
912 sites · Smeltertown, Colorado
Walk along the footsteps of giants in this natural Rocky Mountain playground.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
  • Cimarron Canyon State Park
  • Cimarron Canyon State Park
  • Cimarron Canyon State Park

3. Cimarron Canyon State Park

75%
(4)
31 sites · Ute Park, New Mexico
Discover the serene beauty of Cimarron Canyon State Park.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires

Public campgrounds near Raton

McCrystal Campground

McCrystal Campground

38mi from Raton · 66 sites · Tents, RVs · in Carson National Forest
Meadow behind loop 1 sites
100%
(2)

Cimarron Campground

43mi from Raton · 36 sites · Tents, RVs · in Carson National Forest
Peaceful meadow
100%
(2)

Purgatoire Campground

45mi from Raton · 23 sites · Tents, RVs · in San Isabel National Forest
Ponderosa Campground

Ponderosa Campground

45mi from Raton · 7 sites · Tents, RVs · in Cimarron Canyon State Park
Maverick Campground

Maverick Campground

45mi from Raton · 12 sites · Tents, RVs · in Cimarron Canyon State Park
Cordova Pass Picnic Area and Campground
100%
(1)

Cordova Pass Picnic Area and Campground

45mi from Raton · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · in San Isabel National Forest
Blackjack Campground
100%
(2)

Blackjack Campground

48mi from Raton · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Cimarron Canyon State Park
Blue Lake Campground

Blue Lake Campground

49mi from Raton · 15 sites · Tents, RVs · in San Isabel National Forest
Bear Lake Campground
100%
(1)

Bear Lake Campground

49mi from Raton · 15 sites · Tents, RVs · in San Isabel National Forest
Tolby Campground

Tolby Campground

50mi from Raton · 11 sites · Tents, RVs · in Cimarron Canyon State Park

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Browse national and state parks near Raton

Carson National Forest
91%
(40)
Carson National Forest
La Madera, New Mexico
San Isabel National Forest
91%
(77)
San Isabel National Forest
Smeltertown, Colorado
Cimarron Canyon State Park
75%
(4)
Cimarron Canyon State Park
Ute Park, New Mexico
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