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The best cave camping near Santa Fe

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Welcome to Hipcamp, your ultimate guide to camping near Santa Fe, New Mexico! If you're an adventurer who craves the excitement of exploring caves, we've got you covered. With over 25 options in the area, you'll find the perfect accommodation that suits your cave-loving spirit. From affordable options starting at just $30 per night to stunning retreats with rave reviews like Los Vallecitos Retreat (58 reviews), HAWK RIM RANCH (13 reviews), and RLB Historical Stone Cabin (3 reviews), you'll have plenty of choices to choose from. And don't worry about missing out on your favorite amenities and activities - popular amenities like showers, trash facilities, and campfires are available, while activities like fishing, wildlife watching, and hiking await you. So get ready to embark on an unforgettable cave camping experience in Santa Fe, New Mexico!

Top-rated campgrounds near Santa Fe

  • Camp site #40
  • Camp site #40

1. Bandelier National Monument

100%
(8)
5 sites · White Rock, New Mexico
Discover ancient Native American history in these sublime Southwestern lands.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
  • 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.

2. 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
  • Cibola National Forest
  • Some pretty fun rock climbing with basically zero approach
  • Cibola National Forest

3. Cibola National Forest

88%
(8)
245 sites · Magdalena, New Mexico
America the beautiful, indeed! Don’t miss out on the wild and scenic slice of New Mexico.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets

Welcome to Hipcamp, your ultimate guide to camping near Santa Fe, New Mexico! If you're an adventurer who craves the excitement of exploring caves, we've got you covered. With over 25 options in the area, you'll find the perfect accommodation that suits your cave-loving spirit. From affordable options starting at just $30 per night to stunning retreats with rave reviews like Los Vallecitos Retreat (58 reviews), HAWK RIM RANCH (13 reviews), and RLB Historical Stone Cabin (3 reviews), you'll have plenty of choices to choose from. And don't worry about missing out on your favorite amenities and activities - popular amenities like showers, trash facilities, and campfires are available, while activities like fishing, wildlife watching, and hiking await you. So get ready to embark on an unforgettable cave camping experience in Santa Fe, New Mexico!

Top-rated campgrounds near Santa Fe

  • Camp site #40
  • Camp site #40

1. Bandelier National Monument

100%
(8)
5 sites · White Rock, New Mexico
Discover ancient Native American history in these sublime Southwestern lands.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
  • 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.

2. 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
  • Cibola National Forest
  • Some pretty fun rock climbing with basically zero approach
  • Cibola National Forest

3. Cibola National Forest

88%
(8)
245 sites · Magdalena, New Mexico
America the beautiful, indeed! Don’t miss out on the wild and scenic slice of New Mexico.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets

Public campgrounds near Santa Fe

Fire after the junior ranger experience... fresh paved road in background.
100%
(8)

Juniper Campground

19mi from Santa Fe · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · in Bandelier National Monument
Ponderosa Campground

Ponderosa Campground

24mi from Santa Fe · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · in Bandelier National Monument
Rincon Point
95%
(13)

Santa Barbara Campground

36mi from Santa Fe · 29 sites · Tents, RVs · in Carson National Forest
Comales Campground

Comales Campground

41mi from Santa Fe · 13 sites · Tents, RVs · in Carson National Forest
Agua Piedra Campground
100%
(2)

Agua Piedra Campground

41mi from Santa Fe · 44 sites · Tents, RVs · in Carson National Forest
Forest Road 76. Mile 5.
100%
(3)

La Junta Canyon Campground

42mi from Santa Fe · 8 sites · Tents, RVs · in Carson National Forest
Duran Canyon Campground

Duran Canyon Campground

43mi from Santa Fe · 12 sites · Tents, RVs · in Carson National Forest
Upper La Junta Campground
50%
(3)

Upper La Junta Campground

45mi from Santa Fe · 8 sites · Tents, RVs · in Carson National Forest
Cedro Peak Campground
100%
(1)

Cedro Peak Campground

47mi from Santa Fe · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · in Cibola National Forest

Nearby public parks

Browse national and state parks near Santa Fe

Bandelier National Monument
100%
(8)
Bandelier National Monument
White Rock, New Mexico
Carson National Forest
91%
(40)
Carson National Forest
La Madera, New Mexico
Cibola National Forest
88%
(8)
Cibola National Forest
Magdalena, New Mexico
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