Camping in New Mexico
Discover 35 state parks offering camping in New Mexico
🏕️ Camping in New Mexico State Parks at a Glance
- Reservation fee: $3.50 per night, $10 maximum per reservation
- RV hookups: Water, electric, and sewer hookups at select sites; charged per day regardless of use ($5/$10/$5). RV dump station $10/use for non-campers
- Pets: Allowed at most parks; must be leashed at all times. Service dogs only at Rio Grande Nature Center and Living Desert Zoo & Gardens
- Firewood: Out-of-state firewood discouraged due to emerald ash borer, spongy moth, spotted lanternfly and fire ant quarantines; use local wood. Campfire restrictions apply per park. No single codified statewide firewood ban confirmed
- Good to know: Two-tier resident/non-resident fee structure (non-residents pay ~50% more); fees increased effective July 2025
Official agency: New Mexico State Parks Division, Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD)
Booking windows, fees and rules shown as of June 2026 and change periodically — always confirm current details on the official reservation portal above before booking.
New Mexico State Parks with Camping
Bluewater Lake State Park
Bottomless Lakes State Park
Brantley Lake State Park
Caballo Lake State Park
Cerrillos Hills State Park
Cimarron Canyon State Park
City of Rocks State Park
Clayton Lake State Park
Conchas Lake State Park
Coyote Creek State Park
Eagle Nest Lake State Park
El Vado Lake State Park
Elephant Butte Lake State Park
Fenton Lake State Park
Heron Lake State Park
Hyde Memorial State Park
Leasburg Dam State Park
Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park
Manzano Mountains State Park
Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park
Morphy Lake State Park
Navajo Lake State Park
Oasis State Park
Oliver Lee Memorial State Park
Pancho Villa State Park
Pecos Canyon State Park
Percha Dam State Park
Rio Grande Nature Center State Park
Rockhound State Park
Santa Rosa Lake State Park
Storrie Lake State Park
Sugarite Canyon State Park
Sumner Lake State Park
Ute Lake State Park
Villanueva State Park
❓ Camping in New Mexico — FAQ
How far ahead can I book New Mexico state park campsites?
You can reserve New Mexico state park campsites 6 months in advance via ReserveAmerica. Booking windows change periodically, so confirm on the official reservation portal before planning. (As of June 2026.)
How much does camping cost in New Mexico state parks?
Nightly campsite fees in New Mexico state parks typically run $10–$40, depending on site type (tent vs. RV/full-hookup), season and residency. Exact rates are shown at booking.
How long can I stay at a New Mexico state park campground?
The maximum stay is 14 days within any 20-day period (Oct 1-Apr 30); 7 days within any 20-day period (May 1-Sep 30). Confirm current limits with the official agency before your trip.