Camping New Mexico: A Comprehensive Guide to Public Tent and RV Campgrounds

by Melinda Crow

Overview

Let your trip to the Land of Enchantment begin with Camping New Mexico. Fully updated and revised with more than 150 public campgrounds, Camping New Mexico is an ideal companion for tourists and locals alike. Maps and quick reference tables are keyed to each area to help you pick a site that will meet all of your needs. You will also find many fun and exciting things to do in the surrounding areas of each campground. Whether you’re planning to explore Carlsbad Caverns, test your rock climbing skills at City of Rocks State Park, or hike in the Manzano Mountains, Camping New Mexico can help you find the perfect spot to pitch your tent or park your RV.

Look inside for:

• Campground locations
• Detailed maps
• GPS coordinates for each campground
• Driving directions
• Facilities and hookups
• Dates of operation
  Fees and reservations
• Recreational activities
• What equipment and clothing to bring
• Tips on wildlife and safety

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781493052073
Publisher:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	04/15/2022
Series:	State Camping Series
Edition description:	Third Edition
Pages:	152
Sales rank:	392,927
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Melinda Crow is an avid outdoorswoman and the author of FalconGuides' Rockhounding Texas, The Rockhound's Guide to New Mexico, and Camping Colorado. She lives in Whitney, Texas.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments vii

Introduction viii

New Mexico Wildlife viii

Friendly Fauna x

New Mexico Camping Choices x

Camping Etiquette xvi

Map Legend xviii

Northwest 1

Farmington 2

Chama 5

Cuba 15

Jemez Springs 18

Espanola-Santa Fe 25

Gallup 30

Grants 33

Albuquerque 38

Northeast 43

Questa-Red River 44

Cimarron-Eagle Nest 50

Clayton-Raton-Springer 54

Tucumcari 58

Taos-Pilar 61

Tres Ritos 66

Las Vegas-Mora 71

Pecos 76

Santa Rosa 79

Southwest 83

Socorro-Datil 85

Reserve-Mogollon 89

Truth or Consequences 97

Silver City-Gila Wilderness 102

Deming-Las Graces 113

Alamogordo-Carrizozo-Cloudcroft 118

Southeast 125

Clovis-Portales 127

Roswell-Ruidoso 128

Lovington-Hobbs-Artesia-Carlsbad 135

Index 139

About the Author 142