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Cedar Creek (Sam Tobias)
Cedar Creek, near Ruidoso, offers a great spot for day or overnight group visits, featuring a picnic shelter and three campsites within Lincoln National Forest. It's popular for hiking and mountain biking on scenic trails next to the Sam Tobias Me...
From $125/night
Valley of Fires Recreation Area
Valley of Fires Recreation Area, located near the Malpais Lava Flow in New Mexico, features a 5,000-year-old lava flow that spans 125 square miles. Managed by the Bureau of Land Management, it offers camping with amenities like electrical hookups,...
From $15/night
Red Bluff Reservoir
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...
Sunset Reef Campground
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...
Chosa Campground
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...
Lower Fir Group Area
The Lower Fir Group Area is a serene and popular campground located in the tranquil Sacramento Mountain region of Lincoln National Forest. Visitors can explore scenic mountain trails and take day trips to nearby White Sands National Monument. Wild...
Upper Fir Group Area
Upper Fir Group Area is a popular, secluded campsite in the Sacramento Mountain area, located in the Lincoln National Forest. It offers tranquility away from public roads and opportunities for exploration in the surrounding mountains and nearby Wh...
Aspen Group Area (Lincoln National Forest, NM)
The Aspen Group Area, located at nearly 9,000 ft in the Sacramento Mountains, offers campers cool breezes and stunning views of the Tularosa Basin. Surrounded by mixed pine, fir, and aspen trees, the area is home to diverse wildlife, including elk...
Black Bear Group Area
Black Bear Group Area is located in the scenic Sacramento Mountains of New Mexico, surrounded by pine and aspen trees in Lincoln National Forest, with access to hiking and biking trails. Visitors can spot wildlife such as elk, deer, birds, and bla...
Field Tract Campground
Field Tract Campground is currently closed for repairs on the shelters. It is situated along the Pecos River, 10 miles north of Pecos, and is popular for its family-friendly environment, fishing opportunities, and access to the Santa Fe National F...
Outback RV Park
From $35/night
Love's RV Hookup-Big Spring TX 976
Kingdom RV Park II - ARCHIVE
From $30/night
Southridge RV Park
Texas Four RV Park
From $45/night
Peak RV and Campground
From $15/night
Slide Group Area
Located just two miles from Cloudcroft, this scenic campground hosts up to 90 visitors and offers stunning views of the Tularosa Basin and a network of trails for wildlife observation. The site is part of Lincoln National Forest, known for its nat...
Holy Ghost Group Area
Holy Ghost Campground is located in the Santa Fe National Forest near the Pecos Wilderness, alongside Holy Ghost Creek. The area features a network of trails for hiking and horseback riding, showcasing beautiful landscapes. For details on first-co...
Suburban East RV Park
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RV Resorts of Ruidoso https://dot.cards/rvresortsofruidoso
Cedar Creek (Sam Tobias)
Cedar Creek, near Ruidoso, offers a great spot for day or overnight group visits, featuring a picnic shelter and three campsites within Lincoln National Forest. It's popular for hiking and mountain biking on scenic trails next to the Sam Tobias Me...
From $125/night
Valley of Fires Recreation Area
Valley of Fires Recreation Area, located near the Malpais Lava Flow in New Mexico, features a 5,000-year-old lava flow that spans 125 square miles. Managed by the Bureau of Land Management, it offers camping with amenities like electrical hookups,...
From $15/night
Red Bluff Reservoir
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...
Sunset Reef Campground
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...
Chosa Campground
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...
Lower Fir Group Area
The Lower Fir Group Area is a serene and popular campground located in the tranquil Sacramento Mountain region of Lincoln National Forest. Visitors can explore scenic mountain trails and take day trips to nearby White Sands National Monument. Wild...
Upper Fir Group Area
Upper Fir Group Area is a popular, secluded campsite in the Sacramento Mountain area, located in the Lincoln National Forest. It offers tranquility away from public roads and opportunities for exploration in the surrounding mountains and nearby Wh...
Aspen Group Area (Lincoln National Forest, NM)
The Aspen Group Area, located at nearly 9,000 ft in the Sacramento Mountains, offers campers cool breezes and stunning views of the Tularosa Basin. Surrounded by mixed pine, fir, and aspen trees, the area is home to diverse wildlife, including elk...
Black Bear Group Area
Black Bear Group Area is located in the scenic Sacramento Mountains of New Mexico, surrounded by pine and aspen trees in Lincoln National Forest, with access to hiking and biking trails. Visitors can spot wildlife such as elk, deer, birds, and bla...
Field Tract Campground
Field Tract Campground is currently closed for repairs on the shelters. It is situated along the Pecos River, 10 miles north of Pecos, and is popular for its family-friendly environment, fishing opportunities, and access to the Santa Fe National F...
Outback RV Park
From $35/night
Love's RV Hookup-Big Spring TX 976
Kingdom RV Park II - ARCHIVE
From $30/night
Southridge RV Park
Texas Four RV Park
From $45/night
Peak RV and Campground
From $15/night
Slide Group Area
Located just two miles from Cloudcroft, this scenic campground hosts up to 90 visitors and offers stunning views of the Tularosa Basin and a network of trails for wildlife observation. The site is part of Lincoln National Forest, known for its nat...
Holy Ghost Group Area
Holy Ghost Campground is located in the Santa Fe National Forest near the Pecos Wilderness, alongside Holy Ghost Creek. The area features a network of trails for hiking and horseback riding, showcasing beautiful landscapes. For details on first-co...
Suburban East RV Park
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Portales has 61 campgrounds and RV parks listed on OutReserve, ranging from full-hookup RV sites to rustic tent camping. Based on guest ratings, Upper Fir Group Area is one of the top-rated options. Use our map view to find the closest options to the city center or your preferred area.
Campgrounds near Portales vary in distance from the city center. Use our map view to filter by location and find the most convenient option for your trip.
Many campgrounds near Portales welcome pets. Aspen Group Area (Lincoln National Forest, NM) is a great pet-friendly option. Use the pet-friendly filter on our search page to find more properties that accommodate your furry companions.
Most destinations offer a variety of accommodations including tent sites, RV sites, cabins, yurts, and glamping options. Check individual property listings for specific amenities and site types.
The best time to visit depends on your preferences and planned activities. Spring and fall typically offer mild weather and fewer crowds, while summer is peak season with the warmest temperatures. Winter visits can be great for those seeking solitude and winter activities.
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