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Camp Rio

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· Mayhill, Otero, New Mexico

9 acres hosted by Camp M.

6 lodging sites · 1 RV/tent site · 11 tent sites

Best in New Mexico: Finalist

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.

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.

Camp Rio, formerly named Camp @ Cloudcroft is located in beautiful SE New Mexico! The park is surrounded by thousands of acres of the Lincoln National Forest. The forest is laced with small villages, picturesque roads, riding, hiking, golf, and walking trails. Small valleys, surrounding mountains, racing streams, wildlife, birds, mountain glens and outdoor activities are available to Camp Rio guests. The small towns around us are Mayhill, Cloudcroft, Weed, and Pinion. These towns have scheduled activities such as arts and craft fairs, car shows, bluegrass festivals, dog shows, and Lumberjack days. Additional day trips to Alamogordo, Capitan (Smokey the Bear), Carlsbad, Las Cruces, Lincoln (Billy the Kid), Ruidoso (skiing), Sunspot (National Solar Observatory, Truth or Consequences (Hot Springs) and White Sands National Monument! Guests enjoy our upgraded free wifi to have the best of both worlds, surrounded by beautiful nature, while still being able to connect with family/friends/work. Our location is superb to use as a base camp for numerous attractions as a centralized location to have many adventures.

Activities

Biking

Boating

Fishing

Hiking

Natural features

Forest

River, stream, or creek

Mountainous

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229 ratings · 168 reviews

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)

Lisa Z.recommends

June 24, 2024

Camp Rio Tent Sites

The hosts were kind and helpful. The location was beautiful.

Concepcion M.recommends

June 23, 2024

Camp Rio Tent Sites

River!

This place is amazing! With river running through it and the tent areas right next to it is perfect to camp! Kids friendly, pet friendly and adult friendly lol. Is a must return for us.

Hillary G.recommends

June 9, 2024

Camp Rio Bell Tent

Super clean, accommodating and great staff. Clear creek runs thru where you can fish for trout, or take a quick dip in. Kid friendly, shaded and laundry on site. Live music on Saturdays and a food truck in the evening.

Location

Mayhill, Otero, New Mexico, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Mescalero Apache and Ndé Kónitsąąíí Gokíyaa (Lipan Apache) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking