Socorro

Pets

Electricity Hookup

Toilets

Campfires

Potable water

Picnic table

Water Canyon Campground

This forested camp tucks you far away from the urban grind so you can really kick back and relax, but despite its name, Water Canyon Campground isn’t somewhere where you want to show up empty-handed when it comes to hydration

Water Canyon Group Campground

A secluded group site from the main campground, Water Canyon Group Campground could serve as the next retreat for you and your most badass friends

Bear Trap Campground

Though it isn’t very expansive, Bear Trap Campground is popular for reasons besides its cool name

Hughes Mill Campground

Consider yourself lucky to snag a spot at Hughes Mill Campground

Springtime Campground

Springtime Campground is a lightly used area with Adirondack-style shelters to make camping a little more comfy

New Canyon Campground

Located close to the geographic center of the state, New Canyon Campground is a solid spot for hikers

Red Canyon Campground

Red Canyon Campground features well-shaded sites that are a great entry point for the Manzano Wilderness via the Red and Spruce Canyon trails

Camp right at the base of the crag or choose a more established spot with a picnic table

Luna Park Campground

A visit here is one small step for man and one giant leap for mankind

Some pretty fun rock climbing with basically zero approach

There are quite a few trees which provide ample shade and great hammock opportunities

The camping + climbing convenience here is hard to beat

The drive in has some fantastic views and fun roads to wander down

The area is not heavily frequented so you generally can set up camp and arrange the space how you please

Sewage Hookup

Cibola National Forest

America the beautiful, indeed! Don’t miss out on the wild and scenic slice of New Mexico.

You'll get good wind/sun protection from the trees and big rocks around the sites

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Snowy Magdalena Mountains to the west of the RV Park.

Perry Farms RV Park

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.&nbsp; To the west, there are miles and miles to hike, mountain bike, or just enjoy the view of the Magdalena Mountains.&nbsp; Neighbors are quiet and you can choose a spot away from anyone.

The vistas from the camping locations are breathtaking, with sunsets like this one of great beauty.

A Van Gogh sort of sunrise at the RV Park, with a sundog to the north of the sun, a rare sight to see in the east.  They are usually in the west.

The Rio Grande River Valley vista, east from the property is beautiful.

Sunrise or sunset, the views to the west are fascinating, changing all the time!

As you might guess, the views to the west are some of my favorite!

A blooming ocotillo on the property attracts honey bees and hummingbirds.

Snowy winter ponds and cottonwood forest. 

Camp Valencia

Enjoy a secluded property filled with wildlife. Migratory birds fly through. If you are a bird watcher this is a great location. The area attracts predatory birds as well as migratory birds. Bald eagles have been frequantly seen as well as a variety of hawks. The fishing is good the ditch is regularly stocked.Learn more about this land:Enjoy a large private property that butts up to the Rio Grande. This property is near the Whitmore wild life preserve in Valencia County. Kid friendly and dog friendly. A stone's throw away from the Bosque del Apache wildlife preserve. Cranes, other migratory birds and predatory birds frequent the area. The ponds and swamp are unusual for New Mexican landscapes. 

Pristine High Desert Wilderness

Here is a beautiful wide-open 160 acre site in the Socorro High Desert with wonderful scenic views of the Magdalena Mountains to your West and the  Rio Grande Basin to your East. ⛰🚵‍♀️ A small circular road has been carved onsite with plenty of cleared out camping spaces along its length. Excellent terrain for ATVs and Jeep’s! 🌵🏍 Feel free to bring wood and start a fire. 🔥 Please don't harvest wood onsite as I am in the process of regenerating the land through permaculture and need all the organic material I can spare. Amazing Stargazing Opportunities! 🌌 Perfect for a Peaceful Trip in Nature. 🍄 Plenty of safe space to do whatever you want, just be mindful of the Land and your Neighbors. ⛺️ Bring shade!

Brief Directions for Those Without Internet: 

Exit the I-25 at San Marcial onto Highway 178/Willow Springs Ranch Road. At the end off the off-ramp you're going to turn right at the stop sign and drive West towards the Magdalena Mountains. You'll pretty quickly cross over a cattle-guard and then be on a dirt road for the remainder of the drive, but it's very well maintained by the county, so don't worry! Keep going West towards the mountains for about five miles until you cross over another cattle-guard.

Shortly after this second cattle-guard you'll come across a four-way intersection where Sunset Vista bisects Willow Springs Ranch Rd. A lot of the signage gets blown over out here, so this may or may not be adequately marked. 

Turn left at the intersection. Drive about 2600ft and you'll cross over one last cattle-guard. Slightly beyond this is sort of the upper Northwestern corner of the property. The next 2600ft beyond those three stacks of rocks is the Western face of the property. If you pass a big-wash you went too far. There's two dirt driveways leading into the property, making it pretty navigable in virtually any vehicle as well as dozens of cleared out sites.

Socorro Sunsets

Welcome to your desert escape. The property is 1 acre and features desert and mountain views.

Nearby attractions include: Several Wineries in the town of Belen, just 25 mins away. 

Must see: The Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, The Manzano Mountains State Park, The Rio Salado River, and Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument.

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