Lake Camping Near Socorro, New Mexico, US: 12 Best Lake Campsites 2026

Looking for a camping adventure near Socorro, New Mexico, with a beautiful lake to explore? Hipcamp has you covered with over 178 options specifically tailored to your preferences. Whether you're looking for a peaceful lakeside retreat or an action-packed getaway, you'll find the perfect spot. Check out top campsites like Healing on the Rio Grande (128 reviews), Jeffrey F.’s Land (1 review), and Hot Springs at The Outlaw Casita (2 reviews). With popular amenities like trash, pets, and toilets, and activities such as paddling, hiking, and snow sports, you'll have everything you need for an unforgettable camping experience. Plus, enjoy the affordable average price per night of $19, with options as low as $19.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Socorro

1. Perry Farms RV Park

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(54)

7.5mi from Socorro · 16 sites · Tents, RVs

Perry Farms is the home place of the Perry Family, established in 1980, and provided much open space for the children to grow and play. It is located in the northern edges of the Chihuahuan Desert. Native fauna and flora as well as beautiful blue skies, with millions of stars provide peaceful, quiet moments of nature. Learn more about this land: Desert Camp consists of six RV spots with full hookups (electricity-30 and 50 amp, septic, water, and WIFI) and 11 unimproved tent camping areas on family property of Perry Farms. The land has arroyos, mesas, lots of flat areas to car camp, pitch a tent or sleep on the ground under the beautiful, dark New Mexico skies. There are also a few places to hang a hammock.  To the west, there are miles and miles to hike, mountain bike, or just enjoy the view of the Magdalena Mountains.  Neighbors are quiet and you can choose a spot away from anyone.

2. Cibola National Forest

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(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

Looking for a camping adventure near Socorro, New Mexico, with a beautiful lake to explore? Hipcamp has you covered with over 178 options specifically tailored to your preferences. Whether you're looking for a peaceful lakeside retreat or an action-packed getaway, you'll find the perfect spot. Check out top campsites like Healing on the Rio Grande (128 reviews), Jeffrey F.’s Land (1 review), and Hot Springs at The Outlaw Casita (2 reviews). With popular amenities like trash, pets, and toilets, and activities such as paddling, hiking, and snow sports, you'll have everything you need for an unforgettable camping experience. Plus, enjoy the affordable average price per night of $19, with options as low as $19.

92% (49)

Top-rated campgrounds near Socorro

1. Perry Farms RV Park

93%

(54)

7.5mi from Socorro · 16 sites · Tents, RVs

Perry Farms is the home place of the Perry Family, established in 1980, and provided much open space for the children to grow and play. It is located in the northern edges of the Chihuahuan Desert. Native fauna and flora as well as beautiful blue skies, with millions of stars provide peaceful, quiet moments of nature. Learn more about this land: Desert Camp consists of six RV spots with full hookups (electricity-30 and 50 amp, septic, water, and WIFI) and 11 unimproved tent camping areas on family property of Perry Farms. The land has arroyos, mesas, lots of flat areas to car camp, pitch a tent or sleep on the ground under the beautiful, dark New Mexico skies. There are also a few places to hang a hammock.  To the west, there are miles and miles to hike, mountain bike, or just enjoy the view of the Magdalena Mountains.  Neighbors are quiet and you can choose a spot away from anyone.

2. 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 Socorro

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Tony

November 2025

21 ft travel trailer

3 nights at Perry Farms RV Park

Close to Bosque del Apache, 13 miles down same road. Close to restaurants in San Antonio. Sites have full hookups. Owners do sell firewood. 2nd time staying here and would/will stay again. Good jumping off place. We did day soak in Tor C at Riverbend resort about an hour away and visited Elephant Butte. Lots of wild areas and off roading around Socorro which is close by. Decent views of surrounding mountains and Cranes flying by all day long. Great if doing Festival of Cranes at the wildlife refuge.

Snowy Magdalena Mountains view from the Perry Farms RV Park.

Cort

November 2025

24 ft campervan

1 night at Perry Farms RV Park

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Mary

November 2025

Tent

1 night at Perry Farms RV Park

Perfect location for being close to Bosque del Apache. Vannetta is so kind. Wonderful directions and a list of things to do around the area.

Nikole

November 2025

24 ft travel trailer

1 night at Perry Farms RV Park

Very nice little spot. It’s tucked in the back of a main road and very dark at night. We loved that part as the sky was so beautiful! This is a perfect stop over spot. The price is fair and having the Owl Restaurant down the street is a bonus. Definitely get the green chili cheese burger! The host was very responsive and nice. We will definitely be staying again sometime in the future.

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Susan

October 2025

20 ft travel trailer

1 night at Perry Farms RV Park

We enjoyed a night right near the Bosque del Apache. Vanetta was very friendly and helpful.

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Elizabeth

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Perry Farms RV Park

Vanetta was so kind, leading us to her site from the nearby town. The skies were beautiful and we had a peaceful night.

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Bram

September 2025

29 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Perry Farms RV Park

We had a great stay! Vannetta was a very good host!

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Patrick

April 2025

22 ft travel trailer

With pets

2 nights at Perry Farms RV Park

Level sites with room to maneuver. Each site with water, electric, sewer. wi-fi available. Surrounded by native vegetation and enhanced with newly-planted shrubs. Owner very friendly and attentive to our needs. Beautiful views of night sky.

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Yvonne

December 2024

28 ft Class C

Weekend Trip to Perry Farms RV Park

Very quiet place to park for the night. Great service and full hook-ups… Kind of have to drive through a little ghetto to get there😜.

Gretchen

December 2024

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Perry Farms RV Park

Excellent location for exploring Bosque del Apache - The night sky was AMAZING - We found the spot easily - Turn left at the dip sign and look for the 3 white mailboxes - from there it is a breeze. As Vannetta instructed, we followed the directions she provided closely. Vannetta is an amazing host - the spot was clean, tidy, and we loved having electricity for our Airstream. Thank you, Vannetta, for the great tips about all of the spots to explore and info about the surrounding towns! We'll be back!

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Katheryn

November 2024

22 ft travel trailer

2 nights at Perry Farms RV Park

Our trailer spot was flat, dark and quiet. Couldn't ask for more! We saw a roadrunner in the morning. Vanetta made sure we could find it, make sure you write the directions down. We went to the Owl Cafe both nights, the green chile burger was that good!

Sara

November 2024

25 ft Class C

With kids

2 nights at Perry Farms RV Park

Our family and pups had a wonderful time at Vanetta's Hipcamp! Full hookups and lots of space to roam. The dark skies are incredible, with the Milky Way on full display. We would absolutely stay there again!