The best desert campgrounds near Silver City, New Mexico

Looking to experience the rugged beauty of the desert near Silver City, New Mexico? Hipcamp offers over 174 camping options in this unique terrain. Whether you're looking for a glamping experience at Hot Springs Glamp Camp (101 reviews), a cozy stay in a converted 1972 Winnebago (34 reviews), or a rustic camping spot at Smugglers' Roost (30 reviews), you'll find the perfect accommodation to suit your needs. With popular amenities like toilets, potable water, and campfires, and activities such as climbing, off-roading (OHV), and wildlife watching, your desert camping adventure awaits. Plus, with an average price per night of $28 and options as low as $10, you can enjoy the great outdoors without breaking the bank.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Silver City

Looking to experience the rugged beauty of the desert near Silver City, New Mexico? Hipcamp offers over 174 camping options in this unique terrain. Whether you're looking for a glamping experience at Hot Springs Glamp Camp (101 reviews), a cozy stay in a converted 1972 Winnebago (34 reviews), or a rustic camping spot at Smugglers' Roost (30 reviews), you'll find the perfect accommodation to suit your needs. With popular amenities like toilets, potable water, and campfires, and activities such as climbing, off-roading (OHV), and wildlife watching, your desert camping adventure awaits. Plus, with an average price per night of $28 and options as low as $10, you can enjoy the great outdoors without breaking the bank.

87% (42)

Top-rated campgrounds near Silver City

1. Bakers Akers

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45mi from Silver City · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · Lordsburg, NM

Bakers Akers is located in what used to be Nebblett, New Mexico but is now Virden, New Mexico. The one room Nebblett school house was located on this property. Virden was settled by the Mormons when they were ran out of old Mexico by Poncho Villa. Kit Carson took this route guiding General Kearney and the Army of the west to California during the Mexican American war. It is now being discussed that Coronado may have come through this area also. The farm was used for breeding and training race horses. It is now a cow/calf operation. Learn more about this land: Camp on the Gila River amongst the century old Cottonwoods and Mulberry trees, with Bermuda grass carpeting. Plenty of shade to pitch a tent or park under. Wildlife abounds with deer, beaver, turkeys, javelina, and a large variety of birds. Located on a eighty acre cattle ranch. Quiet with great views of stars at night and majestic mountains in the day. The camp grounds are located beyond the cattle pastures and next to the Gila River. Fire pits available and plenty of wood to gather for burning. Eleven miles from the historic town of a Duncan Arizona, filled with little markets, craft store, antique shop, rock shop, and home town restaurants, if any needs arise or an itch needs scratching. With prior notice and extra fees a New Mexican dutch-oven dinner and hayride can be included.

2. Silver City above San Vicente Creek

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1.8mi from Silver City · 2 sites · RVs · Silver City, NM

Learn more about this land:Looking for a place to park your rig while checking out Silver City, gateway to the Gila Wilderness? Park at Perk! Located conveniently on the outskirts of town, the park borders the San Vicente creek open space with hiking and biking trails that lead downtown through a beautiful riparian area. Overlooking the expanse, our sites are level and easy to access from town. Each site has easy access to WiFi, water and electric, and with a little creativity, even sewer hookups! This is not your typical RV park, with limited sites and no onsite bathroom, it's a diamond in the rough!

3. Camp Xantara

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19mi from Silver City · 1 site · RV · Mimbres, NM

Xantara overlooks the Mimbres valley and river with an expansive view. There is a Bakery close by that is open for breakfast Tue - Sat and a museum that is open on weekends. Gila Hot springs, cliff dwellings, wilderness, petroglyphs and pictographs are 1/2 - 2 hrs. north on hwy. 35. Silver City is 1/2 hr. away with a variety of restaurants, galleries, coffee shops and museums. City of Rocks state park is to the south. Site has water, electric, trash and recycling.

4. Rose Valley RV Ranch

1mi from Silver City · 2 sites · Silver City, NM

Nestled on 44 pristine acres, Rose Valley RV Ranch stands out as the premier destination for modern and comfortable RV and cabin accommodations in Grant County. Our facility features 57 premium RV sites, each offering stunning views in a serene, low-density environment. Guests can choose from both pull-thru and back-in lots, equipped with 30 and 50 amp electricity to ensure a hassle-free stay. Our rustic cabins blend seamlessly with the Old West ambiance of the ranch, yet inside, you'll discover clean, comfortable, and contemporary living spaces. We offer a variety of cabin options, including cozy camping cabins and spacious units with half baths, microwaves, and refrigerators, catering to all your needs. As the newest RV facility in Grant County, we pride ourselves on providing top-notch amenities for our guests. Enjoy our exercise room, complete laundry facilities, a book exchange, and a picturesque walking trail that invites you to explore the natural beauty surrounding the ranch. Escape to over 3 million acres of wilderness, where you can immerse yourself in the local art scene featuring renowned Southwest artists, or unwind with live music, delicious food, and friendly company. Whether you're seeking a relaxing getaway or an adventurous weekend, Rose Valley RV Ranch in Silver City is the perfect spot to recharge and enjoy the

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Jessica

March 2025

21 ft travel trailer

1 night at Silver City above San Vicente Creek

I found the site to be clean, level, quiet and safe. Yes you are near mobile homes and you might see an ant or two. I’m just not precious enough to find this to be a deterrent! I stayed over a week and enjoyed being visited by the local chicken gang every morning! Raven (camp host) was very friendly and welcoming. The price was very affordable for full hook ups! I’d stay here again!

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Meech

March 2025

Tent

Group trip

1 night at Bakers Akers

Easy quick within a few hours booking Met lovely Jessie and his assistants ( we’ll get dogs and cows and a pony. Led to our camping area, perfect had some benches and plenty of space. Noise didn’t seemed to. Other anyone as we chuckled around dinner Checked our then, small river the morning, had dip and swim Not much fishing going on but it was nice Not much to fish but fun good morning walk to get ya line wet and a hot coffee to finish Jesse was so kind to gift us some noice banana bread Will spend spots here in the future

Beth

November 2024

16 ft travel trailer

1 night at Camp Xantara

Luwana and Jack were fabulous hosts! So friendly, communicative and welcoming. Felt like home away from home. Beautiful, quiet site. Highly recommend!!

Curi

November 2024

Tent

With kids

1 night at Bakers Akers

We were met by a very kind man, Jesse I believe, who led us to our spot. Our daughter had so much fun playing with everything. Is as adults absolutely enjoyed the large fire and peace we felt. The sunset was amazing! Great place for the family!