9 acres hosted by Camp M.
3 lodging sites · 1 RV/tent site · 1 RV site · 9 tent sites
Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
Best in New Mexico: Finalist
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.
Full RV hookups
Electrical, water, and sewage hookups are available at select sites.
Romantic
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is romantic.
Activities
Biking
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Natural features
Forest
River, stream, or creek
Mountainous
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Reviews
95% Recommend271 ratings · 196 reviews
Camp Rio offers a welcoming and well-maintained camping experience with clean facilities and friendly staff. Many campers enjoyed the peaceful setting by the river, with wildlife sightings adding to the charm. However, some guests noted the noise from the nearby highway and limited tent sites as drawbacks. Additionally, a few reviews mentioned issues with feeding wildlife and inconsistent enforcement of rules, which could affect the overall experience.
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Excellent area and clean. Very homey and everything that was provided from the bathroom to the showers was well kept. Highly recommend and we will be going back again!
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Travis S.
2 months on Hipcamp
The Gypsy Wagon was a fun set up. It was a nice secluded nook from the rest of the campsite with plenty of space to spread and enjoy. Just beware that the wagon itself is not that spacious. It mostly just fits two for sleeping. The bathrooms were very pleasant, discuss, and clean. I would definitely come back here.
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Daniel R.
2 reviews
This was a great camp site. Wonderful bathrooms… great showers… a real treat.
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Jennifer M.
3 months on Hipcamp
Very well maintained site next to a small river. We were visites by ducks, deer and turkeys! Flat area with hookups for trailers, several flat areas near the river for tents, and super cute trailers for glamping. Bath house with heated showers and flush toilets. They even set up our fire ring
Kim R.
2 reviews
Recommends
· April 2025
Tent ·
Camp Rio Tent Sites
We absolutely LOVED camping Rio! Clay, the other, was incredibly welcoming over the phone, and the campground manager, Lori, was an absolute doll and so accommodating! Pleasantly surprised with how clean the campground was, along with much nicer restrooms than we expected. Overall, would highly recommend
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Raychel L.
6 reviews
The best aspect of this campground were the extremely friendly--and helpful--staff, especially Rebecca. We also enjoyed use of the kitchen and table in the Pavillion... and the staff was really great in terms of turning on the water and propane for us to be able to cook in there, out of the wind. HOWEVER! I would NOT recommend this campground for people in a tent, as we were. The noise from the nearby highway was annoying and made it hard to sleep well, even with earplugs in; there are too few actual tent sites; the bathrooms (which RV people would probably not need to use) were pretty primitive and small (and only two-- most inconvenient); the nearby "river" was just a creek; there was NO "hiking trail" in the campground or starting in the campground, as was advertised. In short, we felt mislead and were greatly disappointed. It was WAY too expensive for tenting, at $50 per night. Half that amount would have been way more reasonable!
Sheri L. G.
2 reviews
Such an amazing experience. Perfect for couples and furry friends to experience the beautiful outdoors and still having comforts of the modern world like showers and heaters!
We were nothing but relaxed and peaceful during our stay. The hosts are so friendly and welcoming. Would love to visit again.
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Kayla A.
5 months on Hipcamp
Beautiful place, lovely river and the restroom are clean! And they have these ducks on the river that are so cute and sometimes in the morning you can see turkeys!!!
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Angel N.
5 months on Hipcamp
Not recommend
· March 2025
No hiking or stargazing here
23 ft Class C · With pets ·
Site 11 - Camp Rio RV Sites
The creek was pretty but the fish didn’t bite. The bathrooms were clean. However, the location has no hiking trails, everything is fenced off. We had to get in our motorhome and drive quite awhile to find a place to hike. The rules said absolutely no feeding the wildlife and no fires or grills at any time, then we noticed a herd of deer in our area as well as wild turkeys, which was great until we saw that the reason was because the people working there were feeding them corn, which is not good for them. The last day 2 other RVs showed up right next to us even though the entire place had only one other RV so we were packed together and rest of the place was empty, which was odd because we could have been more spaced out. The neighbors also had a roaring fire and a grill, which we thought were not allowed. We found out they were friends with some of the workers. There were also several street lights and other lights on at night so it wasn’t dark enough to stargaze. It said there was a food truck open but it never did. The water machine said it was opening in March 2025 , but was still off, even though we were there the end of March. We did get phone service and the wifi worked. It was not my cup of tea.
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Ann U.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· March 2025
Very beautiful and peaceful. Clean restrooms and showers. Loved it!
Susana C.
2 years on Hipcamp
Mixed feelings
· February 2025
OK Stay - Nearby Beauty
16 ft travel trailer ·
Site 11 - Camp Rio RV Sites
The bathrooms were private and clean, and the showers were nice. The campsite is more of a gravel parking lot without much character. It is fairly close to Cloudcroft where there was GREAT BBQ and nearby hiking trails. The campground is right on beautiful roads through Lincoln National Forest.
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Susan R.
6 reviews
Recommends
· February 2025
Tent ·
Camp Rio Tent Sites
Tent site by the creek was awesome. Restrooms where clean and heated. Host was very very helpful and friendly. Would go stay there again.
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Kathleen S.
3 reviews
Recommends
· February 2025
Tent ·
Camp Rio Tent Sites
The camp was beautiful and quiet, very peaceful and clean. The little river running through camp has crystal clear water and you can see trout hanging out under the willows and near the bridge. Waking up to about 40 turkeys walking through camp early in the morning was pretty cool as well. Would definitely stay at this camp again!
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Jacob P.
3 reviews
Recommends
· January 2025
Tent ·
Camp Rio Tent Sites
It’s amazing! It’s beautiful and calm, it has extremely clean public areas and comfortable camping areas. The owners are extremely kind and helpful, I can say confidently you’ll have a great time staying here!
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Calvin Y.
6 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· December 2024
Tent ·
Camp Rio Tent Sites
My second time camping here it’s a great place just have to remember it’s colder in the valley just pack extra warm.
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Brandon H.
11 reviews
Not recommend
· November 2024
23 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Site 11 - Camp Rio RV Sites
I booked two nights but only stayed one. I asked for a refund for the second through the hipcamp ap and they just didn't reply.
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Luis H.
7 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· November 2024
Nomad who needs a clean bathroom
16 ft pop-up camper · With pets ·
Site 11 - Camp Rio RV Sites
The bathrooms were warm, clean and had consistent hot water! Water and power hook-up worked, as advertised. I used the pavilion to work out and it was clean (no hot water to wash dishes). I wouldn't say that my spot was "romantic" but the grounds were beautifully well-kept and the stream featured in all the photos online was as magical as people say. Firewood and a fire ring is $25 extra. The food truck that was open on Fridays had the best elote I have every tasted. The staff we met were all very nice, friendly and personable, with the exception of one male staff who took a rude tone with me about my 12 year old dog being off leash for less than five minutes. I welcome all reminders about the rules, I do not welcome rudeness. So keep your dog on a leash unless you want him to yell at you. Lauri was especially attentive (remembered my name) and wonderful to talk to! Make sure to throw your garbage away at the end of the night and supervise your food, as there was a stray dog that visited often, day and night. My wifi didn't work well in this mountainous valley (Starlink) but I was able to connect to the camp's wifi and was able to work my full schedule. What a god send. No phone service, so be prepared. A little slice of heaven with Elk, wonderful stars and lovely people.
I would recommend this place and I would visit it again!
Shelise D.
5 reviews
Recommends
· October 2024
Tent ·
Camp Rio Tent Sites
Beautiful campground and friendly staff! Hidden gem of a place.
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Richard M.
8 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2024
Tent ·
Camp Rio Tent Sites
Nice place but a little crowded and just a little overpriced, very nice staff and location.
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Michael J.
5 reviews
Recommends
· October 2024
Tent · With pets ·
Camp Rio Tent Sites
We enjoyed the dog-friendly atmosphere with plenty of shade and a nice stream right in front of our tent. The bathhouses were very nice — plenty of hot water and space to spread out toiletries, etc. Everyone was very nice and welcoming. We would definitely recommend this campground to friends!
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Brenna H.
2 reviews
The campground itself is very well maintained with clean bathrooms and the campsites electricity and water work. The vibe and the people running it are amazing with accommodating needs and very friendly! There are a variety of choices of campsite types with amenities galore. I highly recommend this place!!
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Jl M.
3 reviews
So beautiful! Easy to find. Felt very safe being there as a single woman
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Francesca A.
8 reviews
Recommends
· September 2024
Tent ·
Camp Rio Tent Sites
Very well kept camp grounds. Bathrooms super clean. Great place. My only suggestion would be to have the ability to book a specific tent site. I am a super light sleeper, and I would have preferred to have a site that was further away from everyone else to allow for better sleep. We ended up directly in the middle of a 9 year olds camp birthday celebration with lots of kids and a pretty large group of adults as well. Needless to say, I didn’t get much sleep with all the back and forth of people and kids. I would definitely go back, I would just make sure I called and asked to be placed in a more remote tent spot.
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Allyson S.
2 reviews
Recommends
· September 2024
Tent ·
Camp Rio Tent Sites
The camp hosts and staff are incredibly nice and welcoming. The little river and surrounding area is beautiful. There was a food truck, the bathrooms were clean and i enjoyed the hot showers. Would ask for a tent campsite near the river next time, as this seems to be the nicest spot for tent camping, other spots are either close to the road or quite exposed. But that is just personal preference. Would camp there again! Thanks Camp Rio!!!
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Franziska D.
2 reviews
Recommends
· August 2024
This was the cutest little camper. Steps away from the river that runs through the campgrounds. Super pet friendly, clean and the other guests and host were very polite. The night sky was amazing!
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Marie R.
2 reviews
Recommends
· August 2024
Tent ·
Camp Rio Tent Sites
Great place, clean bathrooms and showers, and welcoming staff. I’ll be back
Grigory R.
5 reviews
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
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Abbey M.
2 reviews
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.
Renee D.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2024
Tent ·
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.
Emile H.
1 year on Hipcamp
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!
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Jasmin P.
2 reviews
Location
Mayhill, Otero, New Mexico, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Camp M.
Joined in February 2021Response rate: 100%Response time: Within 4 hours
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