Best camping near Medanales
9 campgrounds · 9 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Medanales, 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 9 of 9 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Santa Clara Canyon Campground
Prime
18.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Comfortable day · high 89°F· No active weather warnings
Santa Clara Canyon Campground is located in the state of New Mexico and offers a fantastic camping experience for outdoor enthusiasts. The campground provides several amenities to…
Why 88: live conditions (prime) · 60 things to do within 15 mi
88Elite
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#2
North Lake - Santa Cruz Lake
Prime
18.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 58°F· Comfortable day · high 93°F· No active weather warnings
The North Lake - Santa Cruz Lake camping area in New Mexico offers a serene and picturesque location for outdoor enthusiasts. Situated in the state's scenic northern region, the…
Why 74: live conditions (prime) · 12 things to do within 15 mi
74Top-rated
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#3
Northlake Campground
Prime
18.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 58°F· Comfortable day · high 93°F· No active weather warnings
The Northlake Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of New Mexico. Situated amidst natural beauty, this campground offers a range of amenities to enhance…
Why 74: live conditions (prime) · 12 things to do within 15 mi
74Top-rated
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#4
El Rito
Prime
17.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Comfortable day · high 81°F· No active weather warnings
New users please read 7mi NW of El Rito TYPE:NF SITES:8 CAMPGROUND PH: 505.581.4554 /505.758.6200 EL(ft):7644 AMENITIES:(see box below map) VT NR NW LAT,LON:36.402,-106.254 NO RES…
Why 67: live conditions (prime) · 9 things to do within 15 mi
67Top-rated
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#5
El Rito Campground
Prime
17.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Comfortable day · high 81°F· No active weather warnings
Why 67: live conditions (prime) · 9 things to do within 15 mi
67Top-rated
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#6
Riana - Abiquiu Reservoir
Prime
16.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Comfortable day · high 88°F· No active weather warnings
Riana - Abiquiu Reservoir camping area is a picturesque campground located in the state of New Mexico. Situated near the Abiquiu Reservoir, this camping area offers a range of…
Why 64: live conditions (prime) · 7 things to do within 15 mi
64Solid
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#7
Riana Campground
Prime
17.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Comfortable day · high 88°F· No active weather warnings
The Riana Campground is located in the state of New Mexico and offers a range of amenities for campers. The campground provides picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets…
Why 64: live conditions (prime) · 7 things to do within 15 mi
64Solid
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#8
Overlook - Santa Cruz Lake
Prime
18.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 58°F· Comfortable day · high 93°F· No active weather warnings
Overlook - Santa Cruz Lake camping area is a picturesque camping spot located in the state of New Mexico. This campground offers a range of amenities to make your camping…
Why 61: live conditions (prime) · 5 things to do within 15 mi
61Solid
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#9
Santa Cruz Lake Overlook Campground
Prime
18.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 58°F· Comfortable day · high 93°F· No active weather warnings
Located in the state of New Mexico, Santa Cruz Lake Overlook Campground is a scenic camping area offering a range of amenities for campers. Situated near Santa Cruz Lake, this…
Why 61: live conditions (prime) · 5 things to do within 15 mi
61Solid
Camping near Medanales
The Medanales area has 9 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 Medanales
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.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.