Northern New Mexico favorite campgrounds?

[Rgpracer]

Our first outing went well, looking to go from Wichita to northern New Mexico next....any suggestions for a nice camp with (at least) water/electric.

Thanks all.

 

[MoonShadow_1911]

Our first outing went well, looking to go from Wichita to northern New Mexico next....any suggestions for a nice camp with (at least) water/electric.

Thanks all.

There are a few. I'm assuming you want to be near Navajo Dam? https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/273822

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[That 1 Ron]

The 4K River Ranch in Red River, NM was nice when we went in the summer. No space is very far from the little creek that runs through there, with some spaces right on the river. There’s also a fishing pond there. They seemed friendly and organized. The laundry room was clean, didn’t use their shower facilities. The town of Red River is just a couple miles down the road. We would definitely stay there again.

 

[Johnww]

We stayed at Riana COE park outside of Abiquiu, NM in 2019. Great place, quiet and scenic. They have both boondocking sites and sites with water and electricity.

 

[Always Learning]

New Mexico has a good state park system. Many parks have camping with power, water and dump station as well as some dry camping.

http://www.emnrd.state.nm.us/SPD/FindaPark.html

 

[Rgpracer]

You all are great, thanks a lot.
We have riden all of that area on the Goldwing we used to ride, B & B'd in Taos, really enjoy the area, figured now having the 5'r, we will continue enjoy it.
Thanks again
Ray

 

[Rgpracer]

Thanks Always, appreciate it.
Ray

QUOTE=Always Learning;358817]New Mexico has a good state park system. Many parks have camping with power, water and dump station as well as some dry camping.

http://www.emnrd.state.nm.us/SPD/FindaPark.html[/QUOTE]

 

[Rgpracer]

Thanks Johnww, looks awesome.....gonna put a call in. Lots i need to learn. Lots of the COE places say RV/Motorhome and another choice is Trailers.....where does a 5th wheel place??
Thanks again
Ray

 

[Rgpracer]

Thanks That 1 Ron, looks very nice.
Ray
QUOTE=Always Learning;358817]New Mexico has a good state park system. Many parks have camping with power, water and dump station as well as some dry camping.

http://www.emnrd.state.nm.us/SPD/FindaPark.html[/QUOTE]

The 4K River Ranch in Red River, NM was nice when we went in the summer. No space is very far from the little creek that runs through there, with some spaces right on the river. There’s also a fishing pond there. They seemed friendly and organized. The laundry room was clean, didn’t use their shower facilities. The town of Red River is just a couple miles down the road. We would definitely stay there again.

 

[Rgpracer]

Moonshadow, lol.....never assume anything with me being new, i didn't even know there was a dam.
I just know that wife and i have B & B'd in Taos while traveling on our Goldwing a few years ago before venturing up into CO, and thought that a new adventure in the 5'r would be awesome also.
Thanks for the info.

Ray
Wichita KS


=Always Learning;358817]New Mexico has a good state park system. Many parks have camping with power, water and dump station as well as some dry camping.

http://www.emnrd.state.nm.us/SPD/FindaPark.html[/QUOTE]

There are a few. I'm assuming you want to be near Navajo Dam? https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/273822

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[el Rojo]

Raton and Chama are nice as well.

 

[MoonShadow_1911]

Chama, Red River, Taos, Anglefire... All very nice towns.

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[That 1 Ron]

Thanks That 1 Ron, looks very nice.
Ray
QUOTE=Always Learning;358817]New Mexico has a good state park system. Many parks have camping with power, water and dump station as well as some dry camping.

http://www.emnrd.state.nm.us/SPD/FindaPark.html

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Here’s a few pictures of the 4K Ranch and Red River;

Chama, Red River, Taos, Anglefire... All very nice towns.

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This is true!

 

[MoonShadow_1911]

This is true!

Considering I live in New Mexico... I'm just not taken by much else here. I'm a high country cowboy. I prefer 9,000 ft above sea level, or higher. Not very many places in New Mexico like that. I grew up with the Colorado Rockies as my stomping grounds. I miss the 4 seasons, and snow! But, I digress...

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[That 1 Ron]

Considering I live in New Mexico... I'm just not taken by much else here. I'm a high country cowboy. I prefer 9,000 ft above sea level, or higher. Not very many places in New Mexico like that. I grew up with the Colorado Rockies as my stomping grounds. I miss the 4 seasons, and snow! But, I digress...

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I agree with this. I also prefer the high mountains. It’s in my blood, my dad is from Leadville, CO - over 10,000’ above sea level and I grew up at over 7,000’ above sea level with the high mountains just minutes away. I loved having 4 true seasons. Northern NM is nice but I don’t care much for the flat desert areas. I definitely love the mountains of Colorado and Utah! I have probably spent more time in the San Juan mountains of CO than the NM mountains lol.