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The best camping near White Sands with wildlife watching
94% (299) • 13 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near White Sands
Mars Research Base (MRB)
1. Mars Research Base (MRB)
91%
(100)
37mi from White Sands · 9 sites · Tents, RVs
Nestled amid the breathtaking mountains near Alamogordo, New Mexico, our off-grid camping haven is a gateway to the untamed beauty of the desert. Campers can enjoy the serenity of nature while being just a stone's throw away from the Oliver Lee Memorial State Park, offering fantastic hiking opportunities. Whether you choose to pitch a tent or park your RV, our property is the perfect base for outdoor adventures, complemented by wildlife, mesmerizing sunsets, and the warmth of a campfire shared with friends.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$23
/ night
Timberon NM Golf & RV Camping Site
2. Timberon NM Golf & RV Camping Site
91%
(48)
49mi from White Sands · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
Timberon, New Mexico, is a charming and peaceful retirement community nestled in the scenic Sacramento Mountains on the southern edge of the Lincoln National Forest. Timberon offers a tranquil escape surrounded by natural beauty and abundant outdoor activities. The town features a 9-hole golf course, two fishing ponds, a lodge, a swimming pool, a church, an airstrip, and a volunteer fire department. Visitors can enjoy a variety of recreational activities, including camping, fishing, swimming, golfing, hiking, biking, and ATV/UTV riding areas. During the winter months, the area also offers seasonal activities for outdoor enthusiasts. Cell reception is limited in the town of Timberon but all the local businesses will share their Wi-Fi password. Timberon has a local restaurant Connie's Deli and the High Country Lounge and Grill (Saturday karaoke night 8pm). Two well-equipped stores stocked with groceries, camping supplies, ice, and RV accessories. Whether you're seeking relaxation or adventure, Timberon provides the perfect retreat. . For more details, visit Timberon.org.
Pets
Campfires
Full hookups
from
$37
/ night
Ray & Lucille's place
3. Ray & Lucille's place
99%
(158)
24mi from White Sands · 2 sites · RVs
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.
Pets
Full hookups
from
$45
/ night
Leasburg Dam State Park
4. Leasburg Dam State Park
100%
(1)
22 sites · Radium Springs, New Mexico
Leasburg Dam State Park has the most breathtaking views on the Rio Grande! Fish off the side of your canoe while the sun sets behind the mountains, blazing the sagebrush red and orange. Explore the trails and watch for birds and wildlife, or take your camera over to the cactus garden for those classic southwestern shots. There’s lots of campgrounds to rest up when the day is over, but you won’t wanna miss the show after the sun goes down. Leasburg Dam has an observatory and for good reason; the night sky out here is second to none and the park often offers Night Sky programs and walks. This is a win-win for those looking for fun and beauty on the water.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
5. Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
100%
(5)
20 sites · Butterfield, Texas
Grab your climbing shoes—these rocky formations are a mountaineer's playground
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Spur-C Desert Oasis #1
6. Spur-C Desert Oasis #1
96%
(63)
35mi from White Sands · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
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.
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Pets
Toilets
Water hookup
from
$40
/ night
Horner Hacienda
7. Horner Hacienda
97%
(58)
31mi from White Sands · 15 sites · Tents, RVs
New to Hipcamp, but want to share my beautiful property with others. Located on the bank of the Rio Grande River with access to the river at all times. Property is rustic now, but improvements will continue to be made as time goes on. Come help me develop this beautiful location into the best Hipcamp in New Mexico.
Just 14 miles of the Chile Capital of the World, Hatch, NM, come during chile harvest to take home fresh green chile right out of the field.
21 miles from Las Cruces, where you will find plenty of events and entertainment, should you so desire. Spaceport, America, T or C, White Sands are all within a day's drive, and Fort Selden is just a few miles down the road, as is Blue Moon Bar and Grill.
My dad first came to this property as a farm hand for the elderly couple who owned it. This was in the 1930's. He met my mother, who lived 6 miles down the road, in 1939. She was just 14. Every Sunday he would ride those 6 miles to have supper with her and her family and in 1940, 2 weeks after her 16th birthday, they married. They traveled around before coming back here, buying a small portion of this farm from the elderly owners and farming the rest for them, but in 1953, the man died (his name was Ernest Ward) in the small concrete house I now use for storage, that my dad had built for he and his wife when he first came to work for them. My parents built a home for his widow in Hatch (14 miles) and bought the farm from her. My family has owned it since. I was gone for 31 years, but returned to the land and place I love and plan to stay here till I die!
Pets
Potable water
Picnic table
from
$39
/ night
Oliver Lee Memorial State Park
8. Oliver Lee Memorial State Park
92%
(6)
7 sites · Boles Acres, New Mexico
Discover the historic charm and desert beauty of Oliver Lee Memorial State Park.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
94% (299) • 13 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near White Sands
Mars Research Base (MRB)
1. Mars Research Base (MRB)
91%
(100)
37mi from White Sands · 9 sites · Tents, RVs
Nestled amid the breathtaking mountains near Alamogordo, New Mexico, our off-grid camping haven is a gateway to the untamed beauty of the desert. Campers can enjoy the serenity of nature while being just a stone's throw away from the Oliver Lee Memorial State Park, offering fantastic hiking opportunities. Whether you choose to pitch a tent or park your RV, our property is the perfect base for outdoor adventures, complemented by wildlife, mesmerizing sunsets, and the warmth of a campfire shared with friends.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$23
/ night
Timberon NM Golf & RV Camping Site
2. Timberon NM Golf & RV Camping Site
91%
(48)
49mi from White Sands · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
Timberon, New Mexico, is a charming and peaceful retirement community nestled in the scenic Sacramento Mountains on the southern edge of the Lincoln National Forest. Timberon offers a tranquil escape surrounded by natural beauty and abundant outdoor activities. The town features a 9-hole golf course, two fishing ponds, a lodge, a swimming pool, a church, an airstrip, and a volunteer fire department. Visitors can enjoy a variety of recreational activities, including camping, fishing, swimming, golfing, hiking, biking, and ATV/UTV riding areas. During the winter months, the area also offers seasonal activities for outdoor enthusiasts. Cell reception is limited in the town of Timberon but all the local businesses will share their Wi-Fi password. Timberon has a local restaurant Connie's Deli and the High Country Lounge and Grill (Saturday karaoke night 8pm). Two well-equipped stores stocked with groceries, camping supplies, ice, and RV accessories. Whether you're seeking relaxation or adventure, Timberon provides the perfect retreat. . For more details, visit Timberon.org.
Pets
Campfires
Full hookups
from
$37
/ night
Ray & Lucille's place
3. Ray & Lucille's place
99%
(158)
24mi from White Sands · 2 sites · RVs
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.
Pets
Full hookups
from
$45
/ night
Leasburg Dam State Park
4. Leasburg Dam State Park
100%
(1)
22 sites · Radium Springs, New Mexico
Leasburg Dam State Park has the most breathtaking views on the Rio Grande! Fish off the side of your canoe while the sun sets behind the mountains, blazing the sagebrush red and orange. Explore the trails and watch for birds and wildlife, or take your camera over to the cactus garden for those classic southwestern shots. There’s lots of campgrounds to rest up when the day is over, but you won’t wanna miss the show after the sun goes down. Leasburg Dam has an observatory and for good reason; the night sky out here is second to none and the park often offers Night Sky programs and walks. This is a win-win for those looking for fun and beauty on the water.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
5. Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
100%
(5)
20 sites · Butterfield, Texas
Grab your climbing shoes—these rocky formations are a mountaineer's playground
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Spur-C Desert Oasis #1
6. Spur-C Desert Oasis #1
96%
(63)
35mi from White Sands · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
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.
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Pets
Toilets
Water hookup
from
$40
/ night
Horner Hacienda
7. Horner Hacienda
97%
(58)
31mi from White Sands · 15 sites · Tents, RVs
New to Hipcamp, but want to share my beautiful property with others. Located on the bank of the Rio Grande River with access to the river at all times. Property is rustic now, but improvements will continue to be made as time goes on. Come help me develop this beautiful location into the best Hipcamp in New Mexico.
Just 14 miles of the Chile Capital of the World, Hatch, NM, come during chile harvest to take home fresh green chile right out of the field.
21 miles from Las Cruces, where you will find plenty of events and entertainment, should you so desire. Spaceport, America, T or C, White Sands are all within a day's drive, and Fort Selden is just a few miles down the road, as is Blue Moon Bar and Grill.
My dad first came to this property as a farm hand for the elderly couple who owned it. This was in the 1930's. He met my mother, who lived 6 miles down the road, in 1939. She was just 14. Every Sunday he would ride those 6 miles to have supper with her and her family and in 1940, 2 weeks after her 16th birthday, they married. They traveled around before coming back here, buying a small portion of this farm from the elderly owners and farming the rest for them, but in 1953, the man died (his name was Ernest Ward) in the small concrete house I now use for storage, that my dad had built for he and his wife when he first came to work for them. My parents built a home for his widow in Hatch (14 miles) and bought the farm from her. My family has owned it since. I was gone for 31 years, but returned to the land and place I love and plan to stay here till I die!
Pets
Potable water
Picnic table
from
$39
/ night
Oliver Lee Memorial State Park
8. Oliver Lee Memorial State Park
92%
(6)
7 sites · Boles Acres, New Mexico
Discover the historic charm and desert beauty of Oliver Lee Memorial State Park.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Alex
2 weeks ago
20 ft travel trailer
With pets
Directions were easy to follow and the site had great view of the stars.
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Denise
3 weeks ago
24 ft Class B
With pets
Wonderful place to stay and explore the surrounding area. We stayed in site 1 which felt very private and we loved that they had full hookups. Would highly recommend and we would definitely stay here again.
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Bob
December 2025
22 ft travel trailer
We enjoyed the pecan groves, the dove in the trees and the pecan groves that reminded me of home in Georgia.
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Chad
December 2025
38 ft fifth wheel
With pets
We really enjoyed Ray's place. Very quiet and out of the way. Would stay again.
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John
December 2025
16 ft car
With pets
An awesome site extremely close to Oliver Lee Memorial State Park, Alamogordo, and White Sands. It was a great combination of remote and private while still being a short drive to any destination. The site provided a picnic tabe, fire barrel, hammock rack and portable toilet. There were excellent views of the sunset, sunrise and night sky. I highly recommend it and will be returning on future trips.
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Sam
December 2025
14 ft travel trailer
With pets
We enjoyed talking with Ray. His space was very clean and had everything we needed to be comfortable. It was very peaceful and quiet! And the pecan orchard was beautiful!
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Joshua
November 2025
21 ft travel trailer
With pets
Great spot, really private. I did hear loud sounds throughout the night and morning from an adjacent property. Keep in mind, it's a working farm. My dogs loved running the fence with the owners' dog!
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Juan
November 2025
Tent
This place was sick. Stayed here two nights and saw a bunch of shooting stars. Can't wait to be back!
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Bridgid
November 2025
Tent
Close to White Sands, desert vibes. Beautiful place for photos of the sunset and stars. Would hip again
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Sam
November 2025
Tent
Great spot! Secluded but safe and clean. Road a little bumpy getting in but not bad if you go slowly.
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Shelleen
October 2025
27 ft Class A
With pets
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
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
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.
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Tyler
October 2025
Tent
With pets
We enjoyed our camping spot very much! Amazing vistas in every direction. We utilized the picnic table, fire pit and portable toilet. A great location to explore southern NM from. Thanks for hosting.
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Christine
October 2025
33 ft Class A
With pets
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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Anthony
October 2025
Tent
Really loved it here, beautiful sunset, sunrise, and views all around. Makes you feel like your in the middle of the desert. If your worrying about sun exposure bring a umbrella or some type of shade. Wasn’t an issue at all for me though would camp here again and recommended to all my homies.
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Taylor
September 2025
Tent
Bare bones, but perfect for car camping. Amazing setting, responsive host and all directions were clear in advance to find the spot easily. Would go back for remote setting 👌🏻
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Julio
September 2025
33 ft travel trailer
With pets
Very nice and peaceful. No phone service nothing but fresh air and wild life
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Hannah
September 2025
33 ft travel trailer
With pets
Love the remote location! It was peaceful to be the only campers at the time. Children loved playing around and exploring. Dogs also loved the freedom of being unleashed. Very peaceful and relaxing, wish we could have stayed longer!
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Mike
September 2025
18 ft campervan
With pets
Nice place to camp. Close proximity to White Sands National Park.
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