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Camping for wildlife watching and birding in New Mexico
23 camps in New Mexico that list wildlife watching and birding or mention it in their description. 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 wildlife watching and birding
- Around Cañon6 camps for wildlife watching and birding within 25 miles
- Around Aragon4 camps for wildlife watching and birding within 25 miles
- Around Questa4 camps for wildlife watching and birding within 25 miles
- Around Mimbres3 camps for wildlife watching and birding within 25 miles
- Around Nambe3 camps for wildlife watching and birding within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in New Mexico are good for wildlife watching and birding?
23 camps that list wildlife watching and birding or mention it in their description; 2 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, 70% also offer hiking, 52% also offer fishing, 39% also offer horseback riding.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open wildlife & birding 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 →- 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 → - Vista Linda CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
This popular campground is open year round. The campground is located in the scenic San Diego Canyon, with spectacular red rock canyon and mesa views. Come prepared for warm days and cool…
View camp → - Wild Rivers Recreation AreaFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
The Wild Rivers Recreation Area is located within the Rio Grande Del Norte National Monument and along the Rio Grande Wild and Scenic River and Red River Wild and Scenic River. Here…
View camp → - Apache Creek CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · 6,407 ft · Cell signal
This is a nice quiet undeveloped campground amongst ponderosa pines and abundant wildlife.
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Field Tract CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalPlease note that Field Tract Campground is currently closed until further notice due to necessary repairs on the shelters. We appreciate your understanding and patience as we work to…
View camp →- Mccrystal CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · No cell signal
These 55 sites in Valle Vidal elk/bear country are a great hunting, hiking, fishing destination.
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