New Mexico campground opening dates
186 campgrounds tracked (136 USDA Forest Service, 31 New Mexico State Parks, 8 Bureau of Land Management, 7 National Park Service, 4 US Army Corps of Engineers). View New Mexico on the map
Today: 53 open · 66 open year-round · 10 closing within 30 days · 53 closed · 4 not yet known. See them on the map?state=NM.
New Mexico State Parks: Campsites can be reserved 6 months in advance. Source, checked 2026-10-15.
| Campground | Park / forest | State | Season | Reservations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aeroplane Mesa CampgroundYear-round | Gila National Forest | NM | Open year-round | First-come, first-served (per forest page) First-come, first-served Official info |
| Agua Piedra CampgroundClosed (fall 2026 status, updated Sept 29, 2026) | Carson National Forest | NM | Closed (fall 2026 status, updated Sept 29, 2026) | — Reserve |
| Aguirre Spring Recreation Area and Campground | Bureau of Land Management | NM | Open now (per Bureau of Land Management (official page): gate hours listed for winter and summer) | — |
| Amole Canyon Group Shelter | Carson National Forest | NM | — – Nov 1, 2026 | — Reserve |
| Apache CampgroundClosed (per forest page) | Lincoln National Forest | NM | Closed (per forest page) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Apache Creek CampgroundYear-round | Gila National Forest | NM | Open year-round | — |
| Armijo Springs CampgroundYear-round | Gila National Forest | NM | Open year-round | — |
| Aspen Basin Campground | Santa Fe National Forest | NM | Open now (per Santa Fe National Forest (official page)) | — |
| Aspen Group CampgroundClosed (per forest page) | Lincoln National Forest | NM | Closed (per forest page) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Baca Campground | Lincoln National Forest | NM | Open now (per Lincoln National Forest (official page)) | — |
| Bear Trap CampgroundClosed (per forest page) | Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands | NM | Closed (per forest page) | — |
| Ben Lilly CampgroundTemporarily closed (per forest page) | Gila National Forest | NM | Temporarily closed (per forest page) | First-come, first-served (per forest page) First-come, first-served Official info |
| Big Tesuque Campground | Santa Fe National Forest | NM | Open now (per Santa Fe National Forest (official page)) | — |
| Bighorn CampgroundYear-round | Gila National Forest | NM | Open year-round | — |
| Black Bear Group CampgroundClosed (per forest page) | Lincoln National Forest | NM | Closed (per forest page) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Black Canyon Campground | Santa Fe National Forest | NM | May 1, 2026 – Oct 19, 2026 | First-come, first-served (per forest page) Reserve |
| Black Canyon Campground - Lower | Gila National Forest | NM | Open now (per Gila National Forest (official page)) | — |
| Black Canyon Campground - Upper | Gila National Forest | NM | Open now (per Gila National Forest (official page)) | — |
| Bluewater Lake State ParkYear-round | Bluewater Lake State Park | NM | Open year-round | ReserveAmerica (NM State Parks) Reserve |
| Borrego Mesa Campground | Santa Fe National Forest | NM | Open now (per Santa Fe National Forest (official page)) | — |
| Bosque CampgroundYear-round | Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands | NM | Open year-round | — |
| Bottomless Lakes State ParkYear-round | Bottomless Lakes State Park | NM | Open year-round | ReserveAmerica (NM State Parks) Reserve |
| Brantley Lake State ParkYear-round | Brantley Lake State Park | NM | Open year-round | ReserveAmerica (NM State Parks) Reserve |
| Caballo Lake State ParkYear-round | Caballo Lake State Park | NM | Open year-round | ReserveAmerica (NM State Parks) Reserve |
| Cabresto Lake Campground | Carson National Forest | NM | May 1, 2026 – Nov 30, 2026 (approx.) | — |
| Canjilon Lakes Campground | Carson National Forest | NM | Open now (per Carson National Forest (official page)) | — |
| Capilla Peak Campground | Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands | NM | May 1, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 (approx.) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Capulin CampgroundClosed (fall 2026 status, updated Sept 29, 2026) | Carson National Forest | NM | Closed (fall 2026 status, updated Sept 29, 2026) | — |
| Cebolla Mesa Campground | Carson National Forest | NM | Open now (per Carson National Forest (official page)) | — |
| Cedro Peak Camping Sites - Robin and Jay | Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands | NM | May 15, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026 | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Cherry Creek CampgroundYear-round | Gila National Forest | NM | Open year-round | — |
| Cimarron Campground | Carson National Forest | NM | Open now (per Carson National Forest (official page)) | — Reserve |
| Cimarron Canyon State ParkYear-round | Cimarron Canyon State Park | NM | Open year-round | ReserveAmerica (NM State Parks) Reserve |
| City of Rocks State ParkYear-round | City of Rocks State Park | NM | Open year-round | ReserveAmerica (NM State Parks) Reserve |
| Clayton Lake State Park and Dinosaur TrackwaysYear-round | Clayton Lake State Park and Dinosaur Trackways | NM | Open year-round | ReserveAmerica (NM State Parks) Reserve |
| Clear Creek Campground | Santa Fe National Forest | NM | — – Nov 17, 2026 | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Clear Creek Campground Group Area | Santa Fe National Forest | NM | — – Oct 19, 2026 | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Coal Mine Campground & Picnic Area | Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands | NM | May 1, 2026 – Oct 15, 2026 | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Cochiti Campground | Cochiti Lake | NM | Closes Dec 1, 2026; reopens Mar 1, 2027 | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Columbine CampgroundClosed (per forest page) | Carson National Forest | NM | Closed (per forest page) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Comales CampgroundClosed (fall 2026 status, updated Sept 29, 2026) | Carson National Forest | NM | Closed (fall 2026 status, updated Sept 29, 2026) | — |
| Conchas Lake State ParkYear-round | Conchas Lake State Park | NM | Open year-round | ReserveAmerica (NM State Parks) Reserve |
| Cosmic Campground International Dark Sky SanctuaryYear-round | Gila National Forest | NM | Open year-round | First-come, first-served (per forest page) First-come, first-served Official info |
| Cottonwood CampgroundYear-round | Gila National Forest | NM | Open year-round | First-come, first-served (per forest page) First-come, first-served Official info |
| Cowles Campground | Santa Fe National Forest | NM | May 1, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 (approx.) | — |
| Coyote Canyon Camping Area | Santa Fe National Forest | NM | Open now (per Santa Fe National Forest (official page)) | — |
| Coyote Creek State ParkYear-round | Coyote Creek State Park | NM | Open year-round | ReserveAmerica (NM State Parks) Reserve |
| Cuchilla CampgroundClosed (per forest page) | Carson National Forest | NM | Closed (per forest page) | — |
| Cuchillo del Medio CampgroundClosed (per forest page) | Carson National Forest | NM | Closed (per forest page) | — |
| Datil Well Recreation Area CampgroundYear-round | Bureau of Land Management | NM | Open year-round | — |
| Davis Willow Campground | Santa Fe National Forest | NM | Open now (per Santa Fe National Forest (official page)) | — |
| Deerhead CampgroundClosed (per forest page) | Lincoln National Forest | NM | Closed (per forest page) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Dipping Vat CampgroundYear-round | Gila National Forest | NM | Open year-round | — |
| Dog Canyon CampgroundYear-round | Guadalupe Mountains National Park | NM | Open year-round | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Duran Canyon Campground | Carson National Forest | NM | Open now (per Carson National Forest (official page)) | — |
| EV Long CampgroundClosed (Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire) (as of Apr 2, 2026) | Santa Fe National Forest | NM | Closed (Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire) (as of Apr 2, 2026) | — |
| Eagle Nest Lake State ParkYear-round | Eagle Nest Lake State Park | NM | Open year-round | ReserveAmerica (NM State Parks) Reserve |
| Echo and Group Shelter | Carson National Forest | NM | Open now (per Carson National Forest (official page)) | — Reserve |
| El Aguaje Group Shelter | Rio Grande del Norte National Monument | NM | Open now (bookable nights on Recreation.gov through Apr 30, 2027) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| El Caso I-IV CampgroundYear-round | Gila National Forest | NM | Open year-round | — |
| El Morro CampgroundYear-round | El Morro National Monument | NM | Open year-round | First-come, first-served (per Recreation.gov) First-come, first-served Official info |
| El Porvenir CampgroundClosed (Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire) (as of Apr 2, 2026) | Santa Fe National Forest | NM | Closed (Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire) (as of Apr 2, 2026) | — |
| El Rito Campground | Carson National Forest | NM | Open now (per Carson National Forest (official page)) | — |
| El Rito Group Shelter | Carson National Forest | NM | — – Oct 11, 2026 | — Reserve |
| El Vado Lake State ParkYear-round | El Vado Lake State Park | NM | Open year-round | See park page |
| Elephant Butte Lake State ParkYear-round | Elephant Butte Lake State Park | NM | Open year-round | See park page |
| Elephant Rock CampgroundClosed (per forest page) | Carson National Forest | NM | Closed (per forest page) | — Reserve |
| Fawn Lakes CampgroundClosed (fall 2026 status, updated Sept 29, 2026) | Carson National Forest | NM | Closed (fall 2026 status, updated Sept 29, 2026) | — Reserve |
| Fenton Lake State ParkYear-round | Fenton Lake State Park | NM | Open year-round | ReserveAmerica (NM State Parks) Reserve |
| Field Tract CampgroundClosed for water system construction (as of Apr 2, 2026) | Santa Fe National Forest | NM | Closed for water system construction (as of Apr 2, 2026) | — Reserve |
| Forks CampgroundYear-round | Gila National Forest | NM | Open year-round | — |
| Fourth of July Campground | Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands | NM | — – Nov 18, 2026 | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Gallinas Campground - UpperYear-round | Gila National Forest | NM | Open year-round | — |
| Gallo CampgroundYear-round | Chaco Culture National Historical Park | NM | Open year-round | Recreation.gov recommended; unreserved sites first-come, first-served Reserve |
| Goat Hill CampgroundClosed (fall 2026 status, updated Sept 29, 2026) | Carson National Forest | NM | Closed (fall 2026 status, updated Sept 29, 2026) | — |
| Gwynn Tank CampgroundYear-round | Gila National Forest | NM | Open year-round | — |
| Head of the Ditch CampgroundYear-round | Gila National Forest | NM | Open year-round | — |
| Heron Lake State ParkYear-round | Heron Lake State Park | NM | Open year-round | ReserveAmerica (NM State Parks) Reserve |
| Holy Ghost Campground | Santa Fe National Forest | NM | Open now (per Santa Fe National Forest (official page)) | — |
| Holy Ghost Group CampgroundClosed (per forest page) | Santa Fe National Forest | NM | Closed (per forest page) | — Reserve |
| Hopewell Lake CampgroundClosed (fall 2026 status, updated Sept 29, 2026) | Carson National Forest | NM | Closed (fall 2026 status, updated Sept 29, 2026) | — Reserve |
| Hughes Mill Campground | Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands | NM | Open now (per Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands (official page)) | — |
| Hyde Memorial State ParkYear-round | Hyde Memorial State Park | NM | Open year-round | ReserveAmerica (NM State Parks) Reserve |
| Iron Creek CampgroundYear-round | Gila National Forest | NM | Open year-round | — |
| Iron Gate Campground | Santa Fe National Forest | NM | May 1, 2026 – Nov 30, 2026 (approx.) | — |
| Jacks Creek CampgroundClosed for water system construction (as of Apr 2, 2026) | Santa Fe National Forest | NM | Closed for water system construction (as of Apr 2, 2026) | — |
| Jacks Creek Group SiteClosed for water system construction (as of Apr 2, 2026) | Santa Fe National Forest | NM | Closed for water system construction (as of Apr 2, 2026) | — Reserve |
| Jacks Creek Horse CampgroundClosed for water system construction (as of Apr 2, 2026) | Santa Fe National Forest | NM | Closed for water system construction (as of Apr 2, 2026) | — |
| James Canyon Campground | Lincoln National Forest | NM | Open now (per Lincoln National Forest (official page)) | — |
| Jemez Falls Campground | Santa Fe National Forest | NM | — – Nov 16, 2026 | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Johnson Mesa Campground | Santa Fe National Forest | NM | Open now (per Santa Fe National Forest (official page)) | — |
| Junebug CampgroundClosed (fall 2026 status, updated Sept 29, 2026) | Carson National Forest | NM | Closed (fall 2026 status, updated Sept 29, 2026) | — Reserve |
| Juniper Campground | Gila National Forest | NM | Open now (per Gila National Forest (official page)) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Juniper Family CampgroundYear-round | Bandelier National Monument | NM | Open year-round | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Kingston CampgroundYear-round | Gila National Forest | NM | Open year-round | — |
| La Bobita CampgroundClosed (fall 2026 status, updated Sept 29, 2026) | Carson National Forest | NM | Closed (fall 2026 status, updated Sept 29, 2026) | — |
| La Junta Campground | Carson National Forest | NM | Open now (per Carson National Forest (official page)) | — |
| La Junta Group Shelter | Rio Grande del Norte National Monument | NM | Open now (bookable nights on Recreation.gov through Apr 30, 2027) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| La Sombra CampgroundClosed (fall 2026 status, updated Sept 29, 2026) | Carson National Forest | NM | Closed (fall 2026 status, updated Sept 29, 2026) | — Reserve |
| Las Petacas CampgroundClosed (fall 2026 status, updated Sept 29, 2026) | Carson National Forest | NM | Closed (fall 2026 status, updated Sept 29, 2026) | — Reserve |
| Leasburg Dam State ParkYear-round | Leasburg Dam State Park | NM | Open year-round | ReserveAmerica (NM State Parks) Reserve |
| Lower Fir Group CampgroundClosed (per forest page) | Lincoln National Forest | NM | Closed (per forest page) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Lower Hondo CampgroundClosed (per forest page) | Carson National Forest | NM | Closed (per forest page) | — |
| Lower Karr Canyon Campground | Lincoln National Forest | NM | Open now (per Lincoln National Forest (official page)) | — |
| Lower Scorpion Campground | Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument | NM | Recreation.gov: Camping is free of charge and first-come, first-served. | First-come, first-served (per Recreation.gov) First-come, first-served Official info |
| Luna Park Campground | Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands | NM | Open now (per Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands (official page)) | — |
| Manzano Mountains State Park | Manzano Mountains State Park | NM | Closes Dec 1, 2026; reopens Apr 1, 2027 | ReserveAmerica (NM State Parks) Reserve |
| McCrystal Campground | Carson National Forest | NM | Open now (per Carson National Forest (official page)) | — Reserve |
| McGaffey Campground | Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands | NM | May 1, 2026 – Oct 15, 2026 | — |
| McMillen CampgroundYear-round | Gila National Forest | NM | Open year-round | First-come, first-served (per forest page) First-come, first-served Official info |
| Mesa Campground | Gila National Forest | NM | Open now (per Gila National Forest (official page)) | First-come, first-served (per forest page) First-come, first-served Official info |
| Mills Canyon CampgroundYear-round | Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands | NM | Open year-round | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Mills Canyon Rim Campground | Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands | NM | Open now (per Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands (official page)) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Morphy Lake State Park | Morphy Lake State Park | NM | — | See park page |
| Navajo Lake State ParkYear-round | Navajo Lake State Park | NM | Open year-round | ReserveAmerica (NM State Parks) Reserve |
| New Canyon Campground | Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands | NM | Apr 1, 2026 – Nov 30, 2026 (approx.) | — |
| Oak Grove CampgroundClosed (per forest page) | Lincoln National Forest | NM | Closed (per forest page) | — |
| Oasis State ParkYear-round | Oasis State Park | NM | Open year-round | ReserveAmerica (NM State Parks) Reserve |
| Ojo Redondo Campground | Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands | NM | May 15, 2026 – Oct 15, 2026 | — |
| Oliver Lee Memorial State ParkYear-round | Oliver Lee Memorial State Park | NM | Open year-round | ReserveAmerica (NM State Parks) Reserve |
| Paliza Family Campground | Santa Fe National Forest | NM | — – Oct 13, 2026 | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Paliza Group Campground | Santa Fe National Forest | NM | May 1, 2026 – Nov 30, 2026 (approx.) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Pancho Villa State ParkYear-round | Pancho Villa State Park | NM | Open year-round | ReserveAmerica (NM State Parks) Reserve |
| Panchuela CampgroundClosed for water system construction (as of Apr 2, 2026) | Santa Fe National Forest | NM | Closed for water system construction (as of Apr 2, 2026) | — Reserve |
| Pecos Canyon State ParkYear-round | Pecos Canyon State Park | NM | Open year-round | ReserveAmerica (NM State Parks) Reserve |
| Percha Dam State ParkYear-round | Percha Dam State Park | NM | Open year-round | ReserveAmerica (NM State Parks) Reserve |
| Pines CampgroundClosed (per forest page) | Lincoln National Forest | NM | Closed (per forest page) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Piñon Campground | Gila National Forest | NM | Seasons of Use: Generally mid-May through September 30. · Current conditions: Water is typically turned off October 1 for the season. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Ponderosa Group Campground | Bandelier National Monument | NM | Open now (bookable nights on Recreation.gov through Apr 30, 2027) | Advance reservation only (groups) Reserve |
| Pueblo Park CampgroundYear-round | Gila National Forest | NM | Open year-round | First-come, first-served (per forest page) First-come, first-served Official info |
| Quaking Aspen Campground | Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands | NM | May 1, 2026 – Oct 15, 2026 | — |
| Railroad Canyon CampgroundYear-round | Gila National Forest | NM | Open year-round | — |
| Red Canyon CampgroundYear-round | Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands | NM | Open year-round | Reservations for Red Canyon Campground open April 1st online. Sites are available for occupancy if not already reserved. Reservations for the Group Day Use… Reserve |
| Red Cloud CampgroundYear-round | Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands | NM | Open year-round | — |
| Redondo Campground | Santa Fe National Forest | NM | — – Nov 16, 2026 | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Resumidero Camping Area | Santa Fe National Forest | NM | Open now (per Santa Fe National Forest (official page)) | — |
| Riana Campground (Abiquiu Lake)Closed for the season | Abiquiu Lake | NM | Closed for the season; reopens Apr 15, 2027 | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Rio Bravo Group ShelterYear-round | Orilla Verde Recreation Area | NM | Open year-round | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Rio Chama Campground | Santa Fe National Forest | NM | Apr 1, 2026 – Nov 30, 2026 (approx.) | — |
| Rio Chama Campground, Small Group SitesClosed (per forest page) | Santa Fe National Forest | NM | Closed (per forest page) | — |
| Rio De Las Vacas Campground | Santa Fe National Forest | NM | — – Nov 17, 2026 | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Rio Puerco Campground | Santa Fe National Forest | NM | Open now (per Santa Fe National Forest (official page)) | — |
| Rio de Los Pinos Campground | Carson National Forest | NM | Open now (per Carson National Forest (official page)) | — |
| Rob Jagger's CampgroundClosed for the season | Fort Stanton-Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area | NM | Closed for the season | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Rockhound State ParkYear-round | Rockhound State Park | NM | Open year-round | ReserveAmerica (NM State Parks) Reserve |
| Rocky Canyon CampgroundYear-round | Gila National Forest | NM | Open year-round | — |
| Saddle CampgroundClosed (per forest page) | Lincoln National Forest | NM | Closed (per forest page) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Sam Tobias Memorial Group CampgroundClosed (per forest page) | Lincoln National Forest | NM | Closed (per forest page) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| San Antonio Campground | Santa Fe National Forest | NM | — – Nov 18, 2026 | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| San Antonio Group Campground | Santa Fe National Forest | NM | Open now (per Santa Fe National Forest (official page)) | — |
| Santa Barbara CampgroundClosed (fall 2026 status, updated Sept 29, 2026) | Carson National Forest | NM | Closed (fall 2026 status, updated Sept 29, 2026) | — Reserve |
| Santa Rosa Lake State ParkYear-round | Santa Rosa Lake State Park | NM | Open year-round | ReserveAmerica (NM State Parks) Reserve |
| Sapillo Group CampgroundYear-round | Gila National Forest | NM | Open year-round | — |
| Silver Campground and AmphitheaterClosed (per forest page) | Lincoln National Forest | NM | Closed (per forest page) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Silver Overflow CampgroundClosed (per forest page) | Lincoln National Forest | NM | Closed (per forest page) | — |
| Skyline CampgroundYear-round | Lincoln National Forest | NM | Open year-round | — |
| Sleepy Grass CampgroundClosed (per forest page) | Lincoln National Forest | NM | Closed (per forest page) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Slide Group CampgroundClosed (per forest page) | Lincoln National Forest | NM | Closed (per forest page) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| South Area CampgroundYear-round | Conchas Lake | NM | Open year-round | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| South Fork CampgroundYear-round | Gila National Forest | NM | Open year-round | — |
| South Fork CampgroundClosed (per forest page) | Lincoln National Forest | NM | Closed (per forest page) | — |
| Springtime Campground | Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands | NM | Open now (per Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands (official page)) | — |
| Storrie Lake State ParkYear-round | Storrie Lake State Park | NM | Open year-round | ReserveAmerica (NM State Parks) Reserve |
| Sugarite Canyon State ParkYear-round | Sugarite Canyon State Park | NM | Open year-round | ReserveAmerica (NM State Parks) Reserve |
| Sumner Lake State ParkYear-round | Sumner Lake State Park | NM | Open year-round | ReserveAmerica (NM State Parks) Reserve |
| Tajique CampgroundYear-round | Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands | NM | Open year-round | — |
| Taos Junction Group ShelterClosed (no open dates on the Recreation.gov calendar through Mar 31, 2027) | Orilla Verde Recreation Area | NM | Closed (no open dates on the Recreation.gov calendar through Mar 31, 2027); reopens Apr 1, 2027 | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Tetilla Peak CampgroundClosed for the season | Cochiti Lake | NM | Closed for the season; reopens Apr 15, 2027 | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Three Rivers Campground | Lincoln National Forest | NM | Open now (per Lincoln National Forest (official page)) | — |
| Trout Lakes Campground | Carson National Forest | NM | Open now (per Carson National Forest (official page)) | — |
| Twining Campground | Carson National Forest | NM | Open now (per Carson National Forest (official page)) | — |
| Upper End Campground | Gila National Forest | NM | Open now (per Gila National Forest (official page)) | — |
| Upper Fir Group CampgroundClosed (per forest page) | Lincoln National Forest | NM | Closed (per forest page) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Upper Karr Recreation Area | Lincoln National Forest | NM | Open now (per Lincoln National Forest (official page)) | — |
| Upper La Junta Campground | Carson National Forest | NM | Open now (per Carson National Forest (official page)) | — |
| Upper Scorpion Campground | Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument | NM | Recreation.gov: Camping is free of charge and first-come, first-served. | First-come, first-served (per Recreation.gov) First-come, first-served Official info |
| Upper/Lower Lagunitas Campground | Carson National Forest | NM | Open now (per Carson National Forest (official page)) | — |
| Ute Lake State ParkYear-round | Ute Lake State Park | NM | Open year-round | ReserveAmerica (NM State Parks) Reserve |
| Valle Tio Vinces CampgroundYear-round | Gila National Forest | NM | Open year-round | — |
| Valley of Fires Recreation Area | Valley of Fires | NM | Open now (bookable nights on Recreation.gov through Apr 30, 2027) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Villanueva State ParkYear-round | Villanueva State Park | NM | Open year-round | ReserveAmerica (NM State Parks) Reserve |
| Vista Linda Campground | Santa Fe National Forest | NM | Open now (bookable nights on Recreation.gov through Dec 31, 2026) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Water Canyon CampgroundYear-round | Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands | NM | Open year-round | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Water Canyon Group Campground | Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands | NM | Open now (per Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands (official page)) | — |
| Willow Creek CampgroundTemporarily closed (per forest page) | Gila National Forest | NM | Temporarily closed (per forest page) | — |
| Wolf Hollow CampgroundYear-round | Gila National Forest | NM | Open year-round | — |
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