Stay in an RV, Tent, or Cabin near Fort Stanton, New Mexico, United States

Dog Canyon is a 70-mile (113 km) drive from the nearest town of Carlsbad, New Mexico and is 110 miles (177 km) from the Pine Spring Visitor Center & Campground (a 2 hour drive time). Before booking a reservation: It is your responsibility to r...

Sunset Reef Campground features 11 developed campsites, including five RV spaces and six tent sites, equipped with picnic tables, fire pits, and grills. Visitors can enjoy free dry camping for up to five nights, with a vault toilet available on-si...

Pine Flat Picnic Sites A & B are accessible picnic areas located along State Highway 337, about 7 miles from I-40, surrounded by various trees that provide shade. Each site accommodates up to fifty people and features reserved and first-come, ...

Chosa Campground is a 3.5-acre site with a fenced area offering safe parking and tent spots, located between Carlsbad Caverns and Guadalupe Mountains National Park. It is named after nearby Chosa Draw, known for its gypsum karst cave systems and u...

Cedro Peak Camping Sites, located in the southern Sandia Ranger District, is surrounded by ponderosa pine, pinon, and juniper trees. Both sites are fully accessible with ample parking, and the Jay site features a circular turnaround for small trav...

Frijole Horse Corral Campground is designed for stock use and located one mile east of Pine Springs Visitor Center at an elevation of 5,400 feet. It features a large gravel parking area for trailheads and horse trailers, and is open year-round, wi...

Cienega Picnic Site is a beautiful, shaded area that accommodates up to fifty people and features grills, bear-proof trash containers, and vault toilets, but lacks a shelter. A stream attracts wildlife, and an accessible interpretive trail offers ...

Doc Long Picnic Sites, named after Dr. William Henry Long, feature two reservable picnic areas and a rustic log pavilion built in 1935 by the Civilian Conservation Corps. Dr. Long conducted important research on tree diseases in New Mexico during ...

Balsam Glade Picnic Site, named by an early settler who confused white fir with balsam fir, has a history that includes a YMCA summer camp from 1935 to 1941, known for its lively "Ghost of the Sandias." Today, it offers a scenic spot for photograp...

Nine Mile Picnic Ground, located at 9,200 ft along the Sandia Crest Scenic Byway 536, features newly renovated picnic sites with amenities like vault toilets, grills, and access to trails. The shaded area is surrounded by trees and offers a peacef...

Capulin Spring Picnic Site is a popular recreation area that accommodates 50 people and features a year-round spring, making it a favorite spot for birdwatchers. Surrounded by wooded land, it provides shade and a scenic environment inspired by a m...

Las Huertas Picnic Site, built by the Civilian Conservation Corps, is located in the Sandia Ranger District and features a creek, pathways, and picnic areas. The group pavilion replicates a 1930s CCC design. Visitors are encouraged to respect the ...

Red Bluff Reservoir, located on the Texas border, offers access to the Pecos River and boat access via the Red Bluff Dam. The area features recreational activities such as camping, picnicking, boating, fishing, equestrian use, and wildlife observa...