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

Jack's Creek Group Area is a scenic high-elevation campground located 50 miles from Santa Fe, at about 8,000 feet in the Santa Fe National Forest. It offers two spacious group units for rent, each accommodating up to 40 guests, making it perfect f...

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...

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...

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, ...

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...

Black Canyon Campground, situated at 8,475 feet elevation, offers stunning mountain scenery in the Southwest. The newly renovated facility provides access to various outdoor activities. Campers can enjoy warm days and cool summer weather, making i...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

The Amole Group Shelter is situated near the Amole Canyon Day Use Area at an elevation of 8,400 feet. It can host up to 100 people and offers a secluded environment, being the only group facility in the area.

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 ...

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...

Tetilla Peak Recreation Area is situated in Sandoval County, New Mexico, on the Pueblo de Cochiti Indian Reservation, featuring two public recreation areas with stunning views. The Cochiti Dam, one of the largest earth-fill dams globally, creates ...

Cochiti Recreation Area, located in Sandoval County, New Mexico, features two public recreation areas—Cochiti and Tetilla Peak—offering stunning views of the lake and mountains. The Cochiti Dam, one of the largest earth-fill dams globally, contrib...