Best camping near Chama
13 campgrounds · 13 ranked · updated 2026-08-03 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Chama, New Mexico — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 13 of 13 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Rio Chama RV Park
Good
3.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 46°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 70°F
Rio Chama RV Park is an RV park located in northern New Mexico near Durango, at an elevation of approximately 7,560 feet. The facility offers full hookups with power supply…
Why 100: 23 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Dispersed Camping
Fair
12.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 46°F· Hydrologic Outlook· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
This informal campground in southwestern Colorado offers primitive tent and RV camping with no services or facilities and no internet access. Located at 10,000 feet elevation in…
Why 100: 21 things to do within 15 mi
100Elite
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#3
Trujillo Meadows Campground
Good
15.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 46°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 70°F
Trujillo Meadows Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Colorado. This campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable camping experience…
Why 100: 25 things to do within 15 mi
100Elite
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#4
Trujillo Meadows
Good
15.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 46°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 70°F
Trujillo Meadows is a picturesque camping area located in Rio Grande National Forest, Colorado. It is famous for its stunning views of alpine forests and the Trujillo Creek. The…
Why 100: 25 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Lower Lagunitas
Good
17.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 46°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 75°F
Lower Lagunitas camping area is situated in the Carson National Forest of New Mexico, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. The campground is…
Why 100: 21 things to do within 15 mi
100Elite
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#6
Upper Lagunitas
Good
17.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 46°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 75°F
The Upper Lagunitas camping area in New Mexico offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and forests. Visitors can enjoy hiking, fishing, and wildlife viewing in the…
Why 100: 21 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Upper Lagunitas / Lower Lagunitas Campgrounds
Good
17.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 46°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 75°F
Upper and Lower Lagunitas Campgrounds in southern Colorado offer established campsites in a serene high-alpine setting near Lagunitas Lakes, ideal for fishing and hiking. No…
Why 100: 21 things to do within 15 mi
100Elite
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#8
Lagunitas
Good
17.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 46°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 75°F
Lagunitas camping area is located in the beautiful state of Colorado and offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides drinking water, restroom…
Why 100: 21 things to do within 15 mi
100Elite
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#9
Heron Reservoir Campground
Good
14.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 49°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 79°F
Heron Reservoir Campground is located near Durango in southwestern Colorado at approximately 7,000 feet elevation. The campground sits near a scenic reservoir in the San Juan…
Why 95: 19 things to do within 15 mi
95Elite
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#10
El Vado Lake State Park
Good
18.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 50°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 81°F
New users please read 16mi SW of Tierra Amarill TYPE:SP SITES:99 CAMPGROUND PH: 575.588.7247 EL(ft):6936 AMENITIES:(see box below map) WE FT RS DP SH 40ft DW PA L$…
Why 95: 19 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Heron Lake State Park
Good
12.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 49°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 79°F
Heron Lake State Park is a popular camping area located in the state of New Mexico. Situated near the town of Tierra Amarilla, the campground offers a range of amenities to make…
Why 90: 18 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Stone Lake
Good
16.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 78°F
Stone Lake camping area is a charming campground located in the state of New Mexico. This picturesque spot offers a variety of amenities to make your camping experience enjoyable…
Why 55: 11 things to do within 15 mi
55Solid
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#13
Mundo Campground
Good
16.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 78°F
I don't have access to specific amenity, site count, or fee information for Mundo Campground beyond its location near Durango, Colorado. Without verified details about the camping…
Why 35: 7 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Chama
The Chama area has 13 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best camping near Chama
How are these campgrounds ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
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