Best camping near Penasco
41 campgrounds · 41 ranked · updated 2026-08-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Penasco, 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 15 of 41 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Llanito Frio Campground
Good
6.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 48°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 71°F
Located in the Carson National Forest in northern New Mexico, Llanito Frio Campground offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and forests. The nearby Cimarron River…
Why 100: 54 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Comales
Good
6.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 48°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 71°F
Comales camping area, located in the state of New Mexico, offers campers a tranquil and picturesque experience in nature. The campground provides a range of amenities to enhance…
Why 100: 55 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Comales Campground
Good
6.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 48°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 71°F
Comales Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of New Mexico. Nestled in a beautiful natural setting, this campground offers a range of amenities to enhance…
Why 100: 54 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Arroyo Hondo Campground
Good
7.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 79°F
Arroyo Hondo Campground is a charming camping area located in the state of New Mexico. This campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable camping experience…
Why 100: 82 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Pilar Campground
Good
7.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 79°F
Pilar Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of New Mexico. Offering a serene escape surrounded by natural beauty, this campground provides several…
Why 100: 81 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Pilar
Good
7.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 79°F
Pilar camping area, located in the state of New Mexico, offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground features picnic tables, fire pits, and vault toilets…
Why 100: 81 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Orilla Verde Rec Area
Good
7.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 79°F
Orilla Verde Rec Area is a beautiful camping area located in New Mexico. It offers a range of amenities to make your camping experience enjoyable. The campground provides picnic…
Why 100: 82 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Rio Bravo
Good
7.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 79°F
Rio Bravo camping area is located in the state of New Mexico and offers a range of amenities for campers. The campground is equipped with picnic tables, fire pits, and clean…
Why 100: 82 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Rio Bravo Campground
Good
7.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 79°F
Rio Bravo Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of New Mexico. Nestled in a scenic setting, this campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the…
Why 100: 82 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Hodges
Good
7.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 50°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Mild day · high 69°F
Hodges camping area is a popular destination in the state of New Mexico for outdoor enthusiasts looking to immerse themselves in nature. The campground offers various amenities to…
Why 100: 46 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Lone Juniper Campground
Good
7.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 79°F
Located in the Gila National Forest in New Mexico, Lone Juniper Campground offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape. The area is filled with scenic drives, hiking…
Why 100: 83 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Petaca Campground
Good
7.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 79°F
Petaca Campground is a beautiful camping area located in the state of New Mexico. The campground offers a variety of amenities to make your camping experience comfortable and…
Why 100: 83 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Petaca
Good
7.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 79°F
Petaca camping area is located in the state of New Mexico and offers a variety of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides a tranquil environment surrounded by…
Why 100: 83 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Taos Junction
Good
8.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 79°F
The Taos Junction Camping Area is a picturesque spot located in the stunning Rio Grande Gorge in northern New Mexico. Visitors to this campground can expect breathtaking views of…
Why 100: 86 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
Orilla Verde Campground
Good
8.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 79°F
The Orilla Verde Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of New Mexico. Situated along the Rio Grande with stunning views of the surrounding canyons, this…
Why 100: 86 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Penasco
The Penasco area has 41 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 Penasco
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.