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Camping for horseback riding in New Mexico
155 camps in New Mexico listing horseback riding, or within a mile of a horse trail. The best camping months are May–Sep, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 79°F and lows near 50°F.
Best areas for horseback riding
- Around Gila Hot Springs31 camps for horseback riding within 25 miles
- Around Nambe26 camps for horseback riding within 25 miles
- Around Angel Fire24 camps for horseback riding within 25 miles
- Around Alamogordo13 camps for horseback riding within 25 miles
- Around McIntosh12 camps for horseback riding within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in New Mexico are good for horseback riding?
155 camps listing horseback riding, or within a mile of a horse trail; 44 of them are free.
When is the best time to go?
The best camping months are May–Sep, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 79°F and lows near 50°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 32% also offer hiking, 19% also offer fishing, 10% also offer biking.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open horseback riding in New MexicoThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
Clear Creek Campground (Nm)Federal campground · Reservable · Cell signalLess than two hours from the city of Albuquerque, Clear Creek Campground is nestled away in the Jemez Mountains. This cool oasis offers refuge from the New Mexico heat. Visitors delight in…
View camp →- El Caso I-Iv CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · 7,900 ft · Cell signal
This are partially developed, shady campgrounds within hiking distance of the lake.
View camp → - Coyote Ranger DistrictFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
The [Coyote Ranger District](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5369639.pdf) Office is located along NM State Highway 96 approximately 21 miles from the Junction of SH 84…
View camp → - El Porvenir CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
Beautifully situated in a mixed conifer forest next to Beaver Creek near the base of Hermit's Peak.
View camp → - Three Rivers CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
This rustic style campground has 12 sites set at the base of southern New Mexico's tallest mountain. A portion of the site is designed for Group Camping. Three Rivers is a great place to go…
View camp → - Borrego Mesa CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
The Borrego Mesa Campground is located close to several trailheads leading into the north half of the Pecos Wilderness. Amenities include picnic tables, firepits, and small corrals at each…
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Rio De Las Vacas CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalLess than two hours from the city of Albuquerque, Rio de las Vacas Campground offers a cool oasis from the New Mexico heat. Visitors delight in the hiking and fishing opportunities…
View camp →- Aspen Basin CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
The Aspen Basin Campground is located adjacent to the very large parking area at Santa Fe Ski Basin. There are 10 units, Picnic tables, and fire rings. There is a vaulted toilet at the far…
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Free camps for horseback riding
- Forks CampgroundFederal campground · Free · 5,548 ft · No cell signal
This campground features beautiful cliffs along the West Fork of the Gila River.
View camp → - La Junta CanyonDispersed / primitive · Free · No cell signal
Fishing access. Also popular with motorcylists Facilities: 8 family units, toilets, drinking water, trailer mobility - under 36' Attractions: Adjacent to Rito la Presa Fishing Trailhead to…
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