Pet-friendly campgrounds near Santa Cruz, New Mexico, United States

4.5 (614 reviews)

Juniper Family Campground, located on the Pajarito Plateau, serves as an excellent base for exploring north central New Mexico and is close to the Bandelier Visitor Center and local towns. The campground features three loops: Abert's Squirrel Loop...

• RV sites: 30
• Tent sites: 34

• Potable Water
• Pet friendly
• Dump station on site

4.0 (8 reviews)

Ponderosa Group Campground will be closed for major water line improvements starting October 8, 2025, for the entire month of October. Located 6 mi from the park's main entrance, it serves large groups visiting Bandelier National Monument and offe...

• RV sites: 2
• Tent sites: 2

• Pet friendly

4.8 (726 reviews)

Riana Campground is perched on a 150 ft. bluff above Abiquiu Lake in northern New Mexico, about an hour northwest of Santa Fe. The lake is situated at an elevation of 6.4 ft along the Rio Chama, a tributary of the Rio Grande. It offers scenic view...

• RV sites: 42
• Tent sites: 57

• Showers
• Dump station on site

3.6 (76 reviews)

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 ...

• RV sites: 33
• Tent sites: 45

• Water Hookup
• Restrooms
• Dump station on site

4.6 (5 reviews)

The Amole Group Shelter is situated near the Amole Canyon Day Use Area at an elevation of 8.4 ft. It can host up to 100 people and offers a secluded environment, being the only group facility in the area.

• Tent sites: 1

• Parking

4.3 (1277 reviews)

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...

• RV sites: 80
• Tent sites: 80

• Showers

3.8 (94 reviews)

Field Tract Campground is currently closed for repairs on the shelters. It is situated along the Pecos River, 10 mi north of Pecos, and is popular for its family-friendly environment, fishing opportunities, and access to the Santa Fe National Fore...

• RV sites: 14
• Tent sites: 15

• Potable Water

4.4 (878 reviews)

Jemez Falls Campground is situated at an elevation of 7.9 ft amidst beautiful Ponderosa Pine forests, offering 52 campsites equipped with picnic tables and fire rings. The campground features paved access for trailers and RVs (up to 40 ft), with d...

• RV sites: 47
• Tent sites: 49

• Potable Water
• Picnic Table
• Restrooms
• Campfire Ring

4.4 (329 reviews)

San Antonio Campground, located at 7.6 ft in the Santa Fe National Forest, is near the San Antonio River and open from May to October. It features a forest of ponderosa pine and offers a mix of hot summer days and cool nights. Completely rebuilt i...

• RV sites: 16
• Tent sites: 16

• Restrooms
• River Access

4.8 (78 reviews)

Paliza Campground is located under sandstone cliffs in the Jemez Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest. It offers a rich cultural experience and a variety of recreational activities. This makes it an excellent destination for outdoor ent...

• RV sites: 21
• Tent sites: 27

• Parking
• Grill
• Campfire Ring

4.6 (225 reviews)

Rio de las Vacas Campground, located under two hours from Albuquerque, provides a refreshing retreat from the New Mexico heat. Nestled in the shaded Jemez Mountains, it offers excellent hiking and fishing opportunities. Some campsites are situated...

• RV sites: 10
• Tent sites: 15

• Parking
• River Access
• Shaded Site

4.7 (261 reviews)

Clear Creek Campground is located in the Jemez Mountains, just under two hours from Albuquerque, providing a refreshing escape from the New Mexico heat. It offers hiking and fishing opportunities in a shaded, pine-covered area. Reservations for th...

• RV sites: 12
• Tent sites: 11

• Potable Water
• Parking
• Restrooms
• Shaded Site

4.6 (14 reviews)

Clear Creek Group Campground is located less than two hours from Albuquerque, offering a cool escape from New Mexico's heat amidst pine trees and mountains. It is situated in the final loop of Clear Creek Campground, next to the tranquil Clear Creek.

• RV sites: 1
• Tent sites: 1

• Potable Water
• Restrooms
• Shaded Site