The best dog-friendly glamping near Ruidoso, New Mexico

Welcome to Hipcamp! If you're looking for a comfortable outdoor experience with your furry friend near Ruidoso, New Mexico, you're in luck. We have over 90 glamping options that welcome pets in the area. Our top-rated campsites, Hot Springs Glamp Camp (101 reviews), Camp Rio (95 reviews), and Quail Run Tiny Guesthouse (74 reviews), offer amenities such as potable water, cooking equipment, and campfires, and are located near popular activities including paddling, hiking, and fishing. With options starting as low as $20 and an average price of $52 per night, you can enjoy the beauty of New Mexico without sacrificing comfort.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Welcome to Hipcamp! If you're looking for a comfortable outdoor experience with your furry friend near Ruidoso, New Mexico, you're in luck. We have over 90 glamping options that welcome pets in the area. Our top-rated campsites, Hot Springs Glamp Camp (101 reviews), Camp Rio (95 reviews), and Quail Run Tiny Guesthouse (74 reviews), offer amenities such as potable water, cooking equipment, and campfires, and are located near popular activities including paddling, hiking, and fishing. With options starting as low as $20 and an average price of $52 per night, you can enjoy the beauty of New Mexico without sacrificing comfort.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. El Mistico

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13mi from Ruidoso · 7 sites · Lodging · Nogal, NM

Unplug from the city to soak up in nature and experience El Mistico Ranch. El Mistico Ranch consist of 30 acres of natural high desert land with natural spring waters, nearby Lincoln National Forest as our next door neighbor, you are actually just a short drive to Capitan for basic services and shopping; Ruidoso for arts, golf, dining, skiing, and more. The climate is mild here and the property is vegetated with pinon pine, juniper, and a variety of cacti. We're delighted to introduce you to Chester, our friendly Saint Bernard. At just a year old, Chester is a gentle giant with a heart of gold, spreading joy to all who visit. Chester not only brings warmth and joy to our guests but also plays an important role in taking care of the property. He roams around the ranch, ensuring that everything is in order and providing a sense of security to our guests. Sometimes, he even accompanies guests to their units to ensure they arrive safely.

2. Camp Rio

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33mi from Ruidoso · 57 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Mayhill, NM

Camp Rio, formerly named Camp @ Cloudcroft is located in beautiful SE New Mexico! This clean family park is surrounded by thousands of acres of the Lincoln National Forest. The forest is laced with small villages, picturesque roads, riding, hiking, golf, and walking trails. Small valleys, surrounding mountains, racing streams, wildlife, birds, mountain glens and outdoor activities are available to Camp Rio guests. The small towns around us are Mayhill, Cloudcroft, Weed, and Pinion. These towns have scheduled activities such as arts and craft fairs, car shows, bluegrass festivals, dog shows, and Lumberjack days. Additional day trips to Alamogordo, Capitan (Smokey the Bear), Carlsbad, Las Cruces, Lincoln (Billy the Kid), Ruidoso (skiing), Sunspot (National Solar Observatory, Truth or Consequences (Hot Springs) and White Sands National Monument! Guests enjoy our upgraded free wifi to have the best of both worlds, surrounded by beautiful nature, while still being able to connect with family/friends/work. Our location is superb to use as a base camp for numerous attractions as a centralized location to have many adventures.

3. White Sands Smokehouse

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45mi from Ruidoso · 5 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Alamogordo, NM

Welcome to White Sands Smokehouse! The summer of ‘25 has seen big changes to our little primitive campsite! We are proud to offer accommodations in our Air Conditioned 16’ diameter bell tent! You’re up off the ground on a sealed deck. The tent is waterproof and highly resilient in winds up to 50mph. **We do not have bedding available in the bell tent yet, so bring your own sleeping bag, cot, etc.** Your Camp Host, Chef Üdø, is onsite most days and evenings, and has 30 years' experience in the catering and private chef biz, and as a camp host. He's happy to coordinate hot meals for you and your companions! No more need to go into town to get a pizza or some icky fast food! We will make you a homemade pizza, dry-aged steak, brined chicken, smoked Wagyu burger, or lasagna...all in-house. Vegan, vegetarian, kosher, low-sodium, and most other dietary restrictions are no problem! We'll bake you a birthday cake, brownies, pie, or even Crème brûlée! Contact Chef Üdø for more details and please check out our menu in the “Extras” section of our campsite listing. We can make just about anything in our sanitary kitchen facilities. We cook with a spirit of Love and inclusion in our kitchen, and it shows! ❤️ Check our reviews! People love my food because I ❤️ to make it! Chef Üdø maintains current local food handler's certification, as well as HAACP federal certification. Prices are friendly and competitive with local restaurants. Vacuum-sealed frozen meals, aka “sous vide” available for most recipes. (Please check “extras” section for more detail) We offer a 15amp electrical connection, access to clean running water, and access to our 4 acre back pasture. We feature unparalleled views of the sunrise over the mountains, as well as convenient access to Lincoln National Forest, White Sands National Monument, BLM off-road parklands, and nearby Alamogordo. Firewood available onsite for friendly prices (provided there isn't a current burn ban). Additional onsite and backcountry packages are available, including fully-catered backcountry excursions in the Lincoln National Forest, wildlife spotting tours, photo tours, and even backcountry drive-in movies are available! Campfire setup, breakfast and omelette bar also available for large groups.

4. El Campo Glamping LLC

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29mi from Ruidoso · 3 sites · Lodging · High Rolls, NM

Experience beauty, nature, and relaxation at our exclusive glamp site. Our campsite includes luxury tents, beautiful views, and scenic walking paths. The tents are hotel-quality, giving you a comfortable and luxurious camping experience—without all the setup. Escape the ordinary and count the stars at our one-of-a-kind property. Experience the outdoors with the comforts of home at El Campo Glamping, nestled on 20 acres of private land in High Rolls Mountain Park. Our luxury tents are heated and cooled and feature hotel-quality beds and linens. Each tent includes a private, detached bathroom with a hot shower, sink, and incinerating toilet. We currently offer three tents, including options for up to four guests and two guests. Future plans for full site development include a total of 15 tents and an event venue.

5. Southern Rockies Camp & Retreat

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40mi from Ruidoso · 6 sites · Lodging · Sacramento, NM

Fully equipped cabins, hotel style rooms, glamper, bunkhouses and primitive tent sites. For groups, consider reserving our recreation, hall and commercial kitchen. Southern Rockies camp is the perfect destination for family reunions, club ATV groups or a getaway family or couples retreat. Situated at 8200 feet in the tall pines of the Sacramento mountains just 2 1/2 hours from an international airport makes this refuge a must stay opportunity. All the conveniences with fully equipped cabins and WIFI or bring your own tent and sleep under the stars. The camp is central to over 400 miles of hiking, biking, horseback riding, ATV trails. Area attractions include the historic community of Cloudcroft, New Mexico, The White Sands National Park, Space History Museum, Sunspot Observatory and loads of wildlife. Short drive to golfing, swimming, fishing, and waterfalls. Endless trails beckon our guests to explore the wonders of this magnificent forest. Pets ok with permission Closed during winter months. Reservations are subject to availability.

Stories from the community

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Samantha

2 weeks ago

Weekend Trip to El Campo Glamping LLC

Fabulous. Super cozy, has everything you need. Neighbors totally get the chill vibe — no noise, no drama. Really private, clean, well-equipped, and just 20 minutes out on a smooth road to the nearest town. Views are insane. 10/10 would stay again.

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Andy

2 weeks ago

With pets

Weekend Trip to White Sands Smokehouse

Chef Üdø was an incredibly thoughtful and gracious host. He made sure we had everything we needed to be safe and comfortable. He had endless recommendations for the area and plenty of character. And his food was some of the best I’ve ever had

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Amanda

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Southern Rockies Camp & Retreat

We had a lovely stay on the property! The owners were amazing and waited up for us. We did get lost. GPS took us on a different route so whatever you do… follow the directions the host sends you and type the address directly into the gps. And we are pretty experienced off roaders and adventurers so we thought eeeeeeeh we will be fine after dark. We got there but if you can get there before dark I highly recommend it! We can’t wait to go back and spend more time on the property! Thank you!!!

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Ava

October 2025

1 night at White Sands Smokehouse

Chef Üdø’s site was a perfect spot for us as we stopped near White Sands NP during a longer camping roadtrip throughout the Southwest! The bell tent was super clean and fresh on a raised platform to keep away the mud and bugs. We enjoyed beautiful views of the Sandia Mountains / Dog Canyon while we ate a most scrumptious meal and woke up to a vibrant sunrise. I highly recommend Chef Udo’s food!! We had the world famous brined chicken, which came with a sweet potato mash and roasted asparagus - expertly seasoned and truly delicious. Udo was super communicative and helpful, reaching out well in advance to coordinate and he provided really useful tips about the area. Don’t skip the cookies! 🍪😋

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Isabel

October 2025

With kids

3 nights at El Mistico

This place exceeded my expectations! It was such a neat place to stay, very cut, clean, and had all the amenities we needed. What I loved the most is that the whole building and every room felt like a piece of art. From the wall trims and grout choice to the pieces hanging on the wall. Every single detail seemed carefully curated so that it felt as if I was staying in a work of art. 10/10

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Vicky

August 2025

Group trip

1 night at White Sands Smokehouse

Staying there was very convenient for us not too far from White sands. The tent was great, the pizza and cookies were fabulous!

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Danielle

August 2025

With kids

4 nights at Southern Rockies Camp & Retreat

We had a great stay the cabin was beautiful and had everything we needed and some. It's in a very peaceful and secluded setting nestled in the Sacramento Mountains. The hosts were very nice and welcoming. We enjoyed exploring the property.

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Nick

August 2025

Weekend Trip to El Mistico

Crows nest tree house was so much fun. You can tell they thought out its design & ammenities well. We really enjoyed the view, cooking out on the grill & enjoying the beautiful weather. The ranch is also full of walking trails & they provide you carts with wheels at the parking area, which was very helpful.

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Jamie

July 2025

With kids

1 night at El Mistico

Came here after visiting White Sands National Park. Incredible doesn’t describe it enough. 100/10 hands down coolest place we’ve ever stayed. We came with our two kids and pup and stayed in the Crow’s Nest. We played rock checkers, the coolest small playground, the slide off our top deck to the private hang out spot under our treehouse. The sunrise breakfast over the mountains, all amenities needed, so comfortable. The vhs tv was a hit with out kids (we got to show them how rewinding used to be done). I literally cannot say enough great things. So clean so cozy, just perfect!

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Pam

July 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Camp Rio

Camp Rio was in a beautiful setting, nicely wooded, clean and inviting. The staff was friendly and eager to help is there was anything needed.

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Laura

July 2025

With kids

4 nights at El Mistico

Crow's Nest was amazing! My kids LOVED the slide and outdoor living area. Visits from Chester the St. Bernard we're another highlight! Views from the deck and beautiful surroundings with a touch of whimsy made it perfect. Thanks for a wonderful stay!

Elaine

June 2025

Weekend Trip to Camp Rio

Wonderful hosts, wonderful "glamping" camper! I love everything vintage and the Shasta Daisy was just perfect for our one night stay! The area is gorgeous and I can't wait to return with my kids!

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Kerry

May 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Camp Rio

Clean mountain air. Tucked away with a little more privacy.

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Taylor

December 2024

1 night at El Mistico

Such a cool spot to stay! We will be going back to back out some of the other places they have on the property. Gated and secure spot to stay on a road trip. Beautiful starry nights:

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종협

December 2024

Group trip

Weekend Trip to El Mistico

It was a great place to rest with family. My family got here in end of December. and made an amazing memories.

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Sarit

December 2024

Group trip

1 night at El Mistico

Four of us stayed at the Crow's Nest. The views were absolutely stunning and the place was very comfortable! Beautiful, well-kept property and Pedro was very responsive!