Best camping near Navajo Dam
12 campgrounds · 12 ranked · updated 2026-07-15 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Navajo Dam, 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 12 of 12 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Sims Mesa - Navajo Lake State Park
Good
5.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Sims Mesa is a popular camping area located within Navajo Lake State Park in New Mexico. This campground offers a variety of amenities to enhance campers' experience. With over 80…
Why 67: live conditions (good) · 10 things to do within 15 mi
67Top-rated
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#2
Navajo State Park
Good
10.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 56°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 87°F
Navajo State Park is a breathtaking camping area located in the state of Colorado. This camper's guide summary highlights key information about the park to help visitors plan…
Why 64: live conditions (good) · 9 things to do within 15 mi
64Solid
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#3
Buzzard Park
Good
15.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 87°F
Buzzard Park camping area in New Mexico offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and forests. The campground is first-come-first-serve, with 11 campsites available…
Why 63: live conditions (good) · 8 things to do within 15 mi
63Solid
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#4
Pine River - Navajo Lake State Park
Good
7.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Pine River - Navajo Lake State Park camping area in New Mexico offers a picturesque and serene camping experience. The campground provides a range of amenities to ensure a…
Why 61: live conditions (good) · 7 things to do within 15 mi
61Solid
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#5
Pine Cedar
Good
7.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Pine Cedar is a campground located near Farmington in northwestern New Mexico at approximately 5,600 feet elevation. The facility serves as a base for exploring the San Juan River…
Why 57: live conditions (good) · 7 things to do within 15 mi
57Solid
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#6
Simon Canyon Dispersed
Good
9.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 89°F
Simon Canyon Dispersed Camping Area is a picturesque camping spot located in the state of New Mexico. This camping area offers a rustic experience with no amenities, so campers…
Why 57: live conditions (good) · 6 things to do within 15 mi
57Solid
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#7
Cottonwood - Navajo Lake State Park
Good
10.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 89°F
Cottonwood - Navajo Lake State Park is a popular camping area located in the state of New Mexico. The campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay for…
Why 57: live conditions (good) · 6 things to do within 15 mi
57Solid
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#8
Primitive Campsite
Good
14.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Primitive Campsite is a tent camping area located near Durango in southwestern Colorado at approximately 6,800 feet elevation. This backcountry-style campground offers basic…
Why 55: live conditions (good) · 6 things to do within 15 mi
55Solid
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#9
Primitive Campsite
Good
14.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Primitive Campsite is a tent camping area located near Durango in southwestern Colorado at approximately 6,800 feet elevation. This backcountry-style campground offers a rustic…
Why 55: live conditions (good) · 6 things to do within 15 mi
55Solid
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#10
Primitive Campsite
Good
15.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Primitive Campsite is a tent camping area located near Durango, Colorado, in the San Juan Mountains region. This backcountry option offers a rustic experience with minimal…
Why 55: live conditions (good) · 6 things to do within 15 mi
55Solid
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#11
Primitive Campsite
Good
15.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Primitive Campsite is a rustic camping area located near Durango in southwestern Colorado at approximately 6,800 feet elevation. This backcountry-style destination offers tent…
Why 55: live conditions (good) · 6 things to do within 15 mi
55Solid
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#12
Primitive Campsite
Good
13.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Primitive Campsite is a backcountry camping area located near Durango, Colorado, in the San Juan Mountains region. This rustic destination offers tent camping in a remote mountain…
Why 53: live conditions (good) · 5 things to do within 15 mi
53Solid
Camping near Navajo Dam
The Navajo Dam area has 12 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 Navajo Dam
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.
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Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.