Find RV Parks and Campgrounds near Elephant Butte, New Mexico

Less than a mile from Cloudcroft is the Lower Fir Group Campground in the Lincoln National Forest reserve. As you'd expect, there's plenty to do in this area: take your family on hiking and biking expeditions through the dense, gorgeous forestry of the campground, and go on plenty of picnics while you're there. You can also walk to Cloudcroft for some shopping, entertainment and interaction with the friendly locals.

Located in the Lincoln National Forest New Mexico is the Black Bear Group Campground, a popular site for annual groups of up to 70 people. With plenty of open, grassy spots for sports, and lots of wildlife in the surrounding forest, this campground is a popular one for group activities like star-gazing on the park's many clear nights. Located near Alamogordo and Cloudcroft, it's also well-known for groups wanting to explore those two urban centers and the great culture and dining to be experienced there. It's also a quarter mile from the Rim Trail, which is popular for mountain biking, hiking, and horseback riding. Other nearby trails are open to ATV enthusiasts.

Located in the Lincoln National Forest, New Mexico are the Bluff Springs Dispersed Campsites. It is a partially developed picnic area with dispersed campsites with spectacular mountain views, and beautiful forestry all around. Take one of the trails around clumps of wildflowers, and be sure to catch at least one sunset or sunrise; have a camera handy! There's also a few small waterfalls within the park so keep your eyes open for that! Most visitors to this site go off to the Cloudcroft village to take advantage of the local sights and do some gift or food shopping. Maybe you'll be in time for one of the three annual festivals that take place in Zenith Park in the village.

The Pancho Villa park is home to numerous historical exhibits from the battle that happened at this small town in 1916. History buffs and New Mexico enthusiasts alike flock to this site to see the museum which is free for campers, and to experience the remnants of this crucial part of the Mexican- American war. The park is also only a few miles from the southern border, so if you cross, be sure to visit the Pink Store. If you like the iconic desert terrain of New Mexico, you'll especially love this park, and the sights of those beautifully red sunrises and sunsets the area is known for.

The Skyline Campground is located south of the famous Monjeau Lookout Tower along Forest Road. Visitors enjoy exquisite scenery, and breathtaking mountain views. With access to the White Mountain Wilderness via the Crest Trailhead. Campers can enjoy a range of activities such as hiking, biking, horseback riding, picnicking, hunting, and of course snowboarding and skiing during the winter months.

Enjoy the widely dispersed camp sites of the Silver Overflow Campground in the Lincoln National Forest. Popular for its showers and musician presentations at the silver Amphitheater, the campground is idyllic and bustling with activity and fun, especially during the summer months. Learn about the outdoors through the amphitheater's visitor programs, and go roaming around the various trails and paths. With gorgeous scenes and curious wildlife, you and your group will stay engaged and entertained throughout your trip.

Conveniently located between El Paso and Las Cruces, El Paso West RV Park, this RV park is filled with great attractions and amenities to ensure a carefree and enjoyable stay in Anthony New Mexico. Enjoy a thriving art scene and visit at least a few out of the 40 galleries Las Cruces boasts, and be sure to swing by the old Ghost Town and Bataan Death March Memorial. The Las Cruces Farmers Market is also a great treat as is the White Sands National Monument. You can also visit El Paso sights such as Ascarate Lake, El Paso Speedway Park and the El Paso Zoo.

Valle Tio Vinces Campground is located in Datil, New Mexico, and is well-known for acres and acres of gorgeous green mountain ranges, tall trees and plateaus ideal for picnicking and enjoying group sports events. Visitors can also look forward to beautiful trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding.

The Sapillo Group Campground is located in the Gila National Forest and is a beautiful place to retreat into nature, and get away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Look forward to plenty of fresh air and acres upon acres of untouched land to explore. Campers especially love hiking and biking the trails, but you also have the option to go to the downtown Silver City area to experience the local attractions there. Get ready for a look into the history and culture of New Mexico with sits like the Ancient Indian Ruins, Spirit of the Mountains Scenic Byway and Gila Cliff Dwellings Monument. There's also tons of art galleries, live shows and great, local eateries to enjoy. 

Set against the breathtaking Sacramento Mountains, the Oliver Lee Memorial park features a historic ranch house, quiet camping in the Chihuahuan Desert, and the unique oasis of pools of water under the cottonwood trees of Dog Canyon. Visitors can look forward to a short walk on the Riparian Nature Trail or a challenging hike up the Dog Canyon Trail, as well as acres and acres of beautiful desert vistas. Picnicking and wildlife viewing are also popular activities at this site. Open all year round, park facilities include: water, group camping, electricity, restrooms, showers and dump stations. The Oliver Lee Memorial park is excellent for a quick getaway in one of Alamogordo's most scenic spots, and is popular for its clean amenities and great customer service. See you soon!

Facing the Sacramento mountains to the east, the Elks Lodge 1897 is for members and visiting Elks only, and is a quiet place to get away for a few days. With full hookups, 30/50 amp sites, laundry facilities, showers, restrooms, WIFI and a restaurant on-site, this is a Alamogordo favorite. Visitors can enjoy golfing at a nearby golf course, the space hall of fame, the oldest zoo located in Alamogordo, the White Sand National Monument nearby, skiing, gambling, fishing and zip-lining. Elks Lodge 1897 has something for everyone and well-established to meet all guests' needs.

The Leasburg Dam State Park is located along the Rio Grande river in Las Cruces, New Mexico, and is the ideal spot for your next southwestern excursion. Fishing is one of the most popular activities as you could imagine; so look forward to fishing from the pier and looking out at a magnificant natural terrain. You can also go kayaking and canoeing on the water, and when you're on land, enjoy great hiking and biking trails. Visitors also love to go picnicking at dusk to enjoy an iconic New Mexico sunset. Don't forget your binoculars! Birding is another popular past time at this park. 

The Volunteer Park Travel Campsite is military personnel only, and as you would expect, it is clean, well-managed and operated by friendly, helpful staff. With a beautiful view and relatively close proximity to Las Cruces and the White Sands National Monument, you have a lot of space and flexibility to move around and explore. Adventure through the cities of New Mexico or the gorgeous natural terrain, and return to a comfortable park filled with convenient amenities.