9 acres hosted by Camp M.
6 lodging sites · 1 RV/tent site · 11 tent sites
Creature comforts
Enjoy the comforts of home at some sites—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.
Best in New Mexico: 2nd place
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.
Full RV hookups
Electrical, water, and sewage hookups are available at select sites.
Best in New Mexico: Finalist
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.
Activities
Biking
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Natural features
Forest
River, stream, or creek
Mountainous
96% 
234 ratings · 171 reviews
Grigory R.recommends
August 16, 2024
Camp Rio Tent Sites
Great place, clean bathrooms and showers, and welcoming staff. I’ll be back
Abbey M.recommends
August 9, 2024
Camp Rio Tent Sites
Sweet Spot
I tent camped at spot 5 riverside and it was absolutely beautiful. The river is crystal clear and had a family of ducks parading around. There’s enough space between the big trees to see the stars. All 5 riverside camp spots are side by side but we had the place to ourselves. We also lucked out on being there Saturday night where Jim was playing his guitar and singing the pavilion from 7-9pm on the pavillion. It was perfect
Renee D.recommends
July 27, 2024
Camp Rio Bell Tent
Great Experience at Camp Rio
Camp Rio is a fun blend of tent camping, RV sites, and creative glamping options, nestled into the foothills of the Lincoln National Forest. The property is clean and well-maintained, with plenty of trees and a small stream running through. Camp owners are on-site, friendly, responsive, and we loved the family vibe and dinner at the food truck. We stayed at the Bell Tent, which allowed us to have an outdoor camping experience without needing to drag along our own tent and bags on our road trip. Comfy beds and electric inside the tent, fire pit, food prep areas and wash station outside the tent were all nice touches. Wifi at the main camp pavilion was an added bonus. Bathrooms were nice, clean but there was sometimes a line.
Emile H.recommends
July 14, 2024
Camp Rio Tent Sites
My wife and I tent camped for one night on our way to a family vacation. My only regret is that we could not have stayed longer. It’s a beautiful spot, along with a very helpful staff. The facilities are very nice for a campground setting. We hope to go back soon.
Jasmin P.recommends
July 10, 2024
Camp Rio Tent Sites
Love!
Our second time staying at Camp Rio, and it was just as fabulous as the first! Great people, great campsite. We were there over 4th of July weekend so it was understandably busy, and thus the wait for the bathroom was a bit lengthy at times… but I loved having access to showers and it was great being so close to Cloudcroft! The food truck is super yummy, and the duck race was SO FUN!
Martin B.recommends
July 2, 2024
Camp Rio Vintage Shasta Daisy
Neat trailer/ nice campground
Neat little retro trailer; a bit on the "girlie side" re. decorations but very functional, clean & comfy. No toilet or shower but the campground provides 2 that include showers. A gas grill is next to the trailer along with a picnic table and chairs. The unit is right next to the lovely Penasco creek. A beautiful drive into Cloudcroft and on the other side of the mountains lies Alamogordo. If you drive in or out towards Artesia be sure and stop @ Runyan Farms for mountain cherries and cherry cider(June and early July)
Hosted by Camp M.
Joined in February 2021Response rate: 100%Response time: Within 2 hours
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