The best campgrounds near Santa Teresa, New Mexico with climbing

Craving solid rock and desert air? In Santa Teresa, you’ll find over 50 campsites tailored for climbers, with sites scattered near rugged outcrops and boulders that beg to be scaled. The average stay runs about $45 a night, though you can pitch your tent for as little as $21. Climbers swap tips and stories at spots like Ray & Lucille's place (78 reviews), Spur-C Desert Oasis #1 (52 reviews), and True Explorer Hacienda (6 reviews). Showers, toilets, and campfires are standard, so you can clean up and unwind after a day on the rock. When your hands need a break, hit the hiking trails, cast a line, or spot wildlife just outside your tent flap. Santa Teresa’s climbing camps pull in climbers for the challenge, but you’ll stick around for the sunsets and wide-open silence.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Craving solid rock and desert air? In Santa Teresa, you’ll find over 50 campsites tailored for climbers, with sites scattered near rugged outcrops and boulders that beg to be scaled. The average stay runs about $45 a night, though you can pitch your tent for as little as $21. Climbers swap tips and stories at spots like Ray & Lucille's place (78 reviews), Spur-C Desert Oasis #1 (52 reviews), and True Explorer Hacienda (6 reviews). Showers, toilets, and campfires are standard, so you can clean up and unwind after a day on the rock. When your hands need a break, hit the hiking trails, cast a line, or spot wildlife just outside your tent flap. Santa Teresa’s climbing camps pull in climbers for the challenge, but you’ll stick around for the sunsets and wide-open silence.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Ray & Lucille's place

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15mi from Santa Teresa · 2 sites · RVs · La Mesa, NM

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.

2. Gleatherland Ranch

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35mi from Santa Teresa · 5 sites · RVs, Lodging · Clint, TX

Enjoy beautiful views of Hueco Tanks, the surrounding mountains and expansive night skies at our 18 acre Ranch. Gleatherland offers a full array of accommodations including primitive camping, water/electric RV sites, glamping in one of our unique yurts or retro campers (seasonal) , as well as two fully equipped vacation rental homes open year round. ( see dates) Located just minutes away from Hueco Tanks State Park. Enjoy all the park has to offer including rock climbing, hiking, birding rock art tours, etc. Other area attractions include Franklin Mountains, Guadalupe National Park, Carlsbad Caverns, White Sand Nat'l Monument, Hot Springs of TorC and more (from 1-2 hours drive). Dates; Primitive & RV Camping open August - May (closed June and July) Glamping (yurts) open seasonally Nov- May Vacation rental homes : open all year Reservations required 24 hours in advance for all rentals and RV sites Primitive Camping - walk-ins only, no reservation required.

3. Spur-C Desert Oasis #1

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1.6mi from Santa Teresa · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Anthony, NM

Learn more about this land: This site, SPUR-C DESERT OASIS, is an acre of sandy soil full of desert bushes, cacti, and trees. Go to hipcamp.com/en-US/land/new-mexico-spur-c-desert-oasis-1-kk9hworr?adults=1&children=0&srid=a63deb04-fae3-4644-93bf-7d8d9d2a4424&arrive=2025-09-18&depart=2025-09-19 to schedule. An area for parking / or tenting, sleeping in your auto or RV is cleared. It is situated at the east end of a 20 acre horse boarding stable. This is a quiet setting in southern New Mexico just one mile off McNutt Rd on a dirt road. There is plenty of space to stretch your legs and enjoy a view of the Franklin Mountains and if you are lucky some of our wildlife. A great place to spend a quiet, safe, stopover. You are within easy reach of White Sands National Park, Hueco Tanks Park, Franklin Mountain Park, and all the amenities of El Paso ,Texas. Schedule with hipcamp.com/en-US/land/new-mexico-spur-c-desert-oasis-1-kk9hworr?adults=1&children=0&srid=a63deb04-fae3-4644-93bf-7d8d9d2a4424&arrive=2025-09-18&depart=2025-09-19. This site is only for a few days stay: not a permanent RV park. .

4. Franklin Mountains State Park

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24 sites · Westway, Texas

The Franklin Mountains certainly fit into Texas' mantra of everything is bigger.

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5. Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site

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20 sites · Butterfield, Texas

Grab your climbing shoes—these rocky formations are a mountaineer's playground

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6. True Explorer Hacienda

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34mi from Santa Teresa · 3 sites · RVs · Clint, TX

Located in a Quiet neighborhood outside city limits close to climbing/hiking at Hueco Tanks SP within 30 min, go off-road at Red Sands OHV within 2 minutes or hike at Franklin Mountains SP. One acre of land, will give you a quiet stay and starry skies. 30 min from downtown El Paso. On-site basketball court and grill.

Public campgrounds near Santa Teresa

Franklin Mountains RV Area Campground

10mi from Santa Teresa · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · in Franklin Mountains State Park

Franklin Mountains Campground

10mi from Santa Teresa · 14 sites · Tents, RVs · in Franklin Mountains State Park

Franklin Mountains Primitive Backpack-in Campground

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Franklin Mountains Primitive Backpack-in Campground

10mi from Santa Teresa · 5 sites · in Franklin Mountains State Park

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Hueco Tanks Campground

37mi from Santa Teresa · 20 sites · Tents, RVs · in Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site

Stories from the community

Site 2. Hosts RV is a nice privacy barrier between sites

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Shelleen

October 2025

27 ft Class A

With pets

3 nights at Ray & Lucille's place

Easy to get to with ample space to maneuver our 27' class A and tow vehicle to our site one. Given the fact that site 2 was vacant we were able to drive thru that site to site 1. However, there is ample space to get to either site even if one is occupied. Ray and Lucille were wonderful hosts and very accommodating. We have a young dog who is new to us and still in training. Their dogs and ours were frequently "talking" to one another due to the proximity of their fenced private area and site 1. After site 2 was vacated by an over nighters rv we switched to site 2 which was a better fit for all. The location of Pecan Grove was perfect for our week-long getaway. Peaceful, relaxing, cool temps, days trips to: Old Mesilla, Hatch, White Sands NP, Alamogordo, Organ Mtns. We would stay at Ray and Lucille's anytime again! No hesitations.

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Tom

October 2025

23 ft Class B

1 night at Ray & Lucille's place

Great little out of the way place. Afternoon shade with the pleasant country atmosphere.

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Lisa

October 2025

26 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Ray & Lucille's place

This was our second stay here. Beautiful property. Full hook ups. Lots of space between other campers. Plenty of room for our 3 dogs to roam.

Christine

October 2025

33 ft Class A

With pets

1 night at Ray & Lucille's place

Very nice spot and plenty of space. Hookups were very easy to access with lighting available right above the hookups that we could control. Host was there when we arrived and assisted us with backing in and was readily available if we had any questions. Very nice site and very quiet location. Would definitely stay again in the future.

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J.D.

September 2025

45 ft fifth wheel

With pets

1 night at Ray & Lucille's place

Full hookups w/sewer! Wasn’t expecting that. Absolutely beautiful little pad. Privacy fence between spot and owners property . Cute dogs on their property as well. Ray was extremely nice and helped me back into the spot . Would stay again and again if ever passing through that area

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Abigail

September 2025

31 ft travel trailer

1 night at Ray & Lucille's place

The sites are gorgeous! Both very flat and plenty of space to park your rig. Very private from the main property and each other. And the pecan orchard is absolutely lovely. Lots of great bird sightings too!

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Lyle

August 2025

21 ft Class C

Weekend Trip to Ray & Lucille's place

Ray’s Pecan Orchard site was amazing! So clean and tight! Off the beaten path. Right by their house, but private at the same time. Safe! Enjoyable. Peaceful. Quiet. Electric water and sewer. Just right. I was blessed. Thank you Ray.

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Christopher

August 2025

22 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to True Explorer Hacienda

Perfect Perfect Perfect! Just what I needed for an overnight. Edgar was super responsive and even helped me out with a 30 amp adapter. I’ll stop again whenever I’m passing through

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michelle

July 2025

25 ft Class C

1 night at Ray & Lucille's place

Lovely clean convenient spot. Highly recommended for a stop over to sleep.

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Rach

July 2025

15 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Ray & Lucille's place

We enjoyed our spot! It was private and quiet and safe. They had cute zinnias planted along the spot (: would recommend bug spray if you want to sit outside.

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James

July 2025

15 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Ray & Lucille's place

Very private, peaceful spot to spend the night. Our GPS tried to route us down a dirt road to get to the spot so don’t follow that. The address is marked clearly off the main road.

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John

July 2025

26 ft travel trailer

3 nights at Ray & Lucille's place

Such easy access and the surroundings were much beyond what we had hoped for. We were fortunate enough to have a thunderstorm roll through and it really cooled things off, plus the sound of rain is always a plus in our book.

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Bambi

July 2025

27 ft travel trailer

7 nights at Ray & Lucille's place

Wonderful hosts! Beautiful and serene place to relax and visit nearby Las Cruces or El Paso. We will definitely be back!

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Bambi

July 2025

27 ft travel trailer

With pets

1 night at Ray & Lucille's place

It is a serene, beautiful place! The hosts couldn’t have been nicer or more helpful! I highly recommend it!!

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Teresa

June 2025

30 ft Class C

With pets

1 night at Ray & Lucille's place

The site was clean, well maintained, and quiet. There was a large orchard to walk through. We were the only campers and enjoyed our solitude. Ray was helpful and charming.

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Stephanie

April 2025

20 ft travel trailer

With pets

1 night at Ray & Lucille's place

Ray was so welcoming and accommodating. We had beautiful views and a safe place to camp for the night.

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Sarah

April 2025

40 ft Class A

12 nights at Ray & Lucille's place

The perfect place to spend a night or two weeks. Ray & Lucille are absolutely lovely and most gracious. Enjoyed our stay and recommend this quiet, peaceful spot, to anyone that wants to be away from the “typical” rv park. Loved it so much we are going back for 3 nights next week!

Gate and view to Desert Oasis from site.

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Mark

March 2025

20 ft campervan

1 night at Spur-C Desert Oasis #1

It’s a nice peaceful spot just far enough away from I-10 but not too far. You get a great view of El Paso at night from Sally’s property.

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cossy

March 2025

20 ft travel trailer

1 night at True Explorer Hacienda

Great spot to stop while traveling on I-10. Just a bit off the highway and has electric. I’ll be back when I come through again!

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Becca

March 2025

18 ft campervan

With pets

10 nights at Spur-C Desert Oasis #1

I enjoyed my stay w Sally and the horses at SpurC I highly recommend her and her beautiful place far off the beaten path but well worth every minute!!! She was phenomenal and very caring as I was staying during medical procedures and she took time each day to check on me! So very sweet of her as I know she’s got a schedule to keep! Thank you so much Sally it was very pleasant….