High-Elevation Campgrounds in New Mexico (8,000 ft+)

Campgrounds in New Mexico at 8,000 feet or higher - the Sangre de Cristo, Jemez and Sacramento mountains, a cool escape from the desert summer.

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14 confirmed matches

  • Aldo Leopold House

    New Mexico·1 sites·8,126 ft

    • Electric hookups: yes
    • Drinking water: yes
    • Showers: not listed
    • Flush toilets: yes
    • RV up to 36 ft at some sites
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  • Amole Canyon Group Shelter

    New Mexico·1 sites·8,301 ft

    • Electric hookups: no
    • Drinking water: no
    • Showers: not listed
    • Flush toilets: no
    • RV up to 30 ft at some sites
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  • Aspen Group Area (Lincoln National Forest, NM)

    New Mexico·1 sites·8,302 ft

    • Electric hookups: no
    • Drinking water: not listed
    • Showers: not listed
    • Flush toilets: not listed
    • RV up to 35 ft at some sites
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  • Black Bear Group Area

    New Mexico·1 sites·8,605 ft

    • Electric hookups: no
    • Drinking water: no
    • Showers: not listed
    • Flush toilets: not listed
    • RV up to 35 ft at some sites
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  • Black Canyon Campground (Santa Fe National Forest, NM)

    New Mexico·36 sites·9,145 ft

    • Electric hookups: no
    • Drinking water: no
    • Showers: not listed
    • Flush toilets: no
    • RV up to 61 ft at some sites
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  • Clear Creek Campground (Nm)

    New Mexico·12 sites·8,463 ft

    • Electric hookups: no
    • Drinking water: not listed
    • Showers: not listed
    • Flush toilets: no
    • RV up to 47 ft at some sites
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  • Clear Creek Group Campground (NM)

    New Mexico·1 sites·8,404 ft

    • Electric hookups: no
    • Drinking water: yes
    • Showers: not listed
    • Flush toilets: not listed
    • RV up to 35 ft at some sites
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  • Holy Ghost Group Area

    New Mexico·1 sites·8,268 ft

    • Electric hookups: no
    • Drinking water: no
    • Showers: not listed
    • Flush toilets: no
    • RV up to 40 ft at some sites
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  • Jacks Creek Group Area

    New Mexico·2 sites·8,957 ft

    • Electric hookups: no
    • Drinking water: not listed
    • Showers: not listed
    • Flush toilets: not listed
    • RV up to 40 ft at some sites
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  • Lower Fir Group Area

    New Mexico·1 sites·8,769 ft

    • Electric hookups: no
    • Drinking water: not listed
    • Showers: not listed
    • Flush toilets: not listed
    • RV up to 35 ft at some sites
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  • Pines Campground

    New Mexico·24 sites·8,628 ft

    • Electric hookups: no
    • Drinking water: yes
    • Showers: not listed
    • Flush toilets: no
    • RV up to 35 ft at some sites
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  • Rio De Las Vacas Campground

    New Mexico·15 sites·8,246 ft

    • Electric hookups: no
    • Drinking water: not listed
    • Showers: not listed
    • Flush toilets: no
    • RV up to 42 ft at some sites
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  • Slide Group Area

    New Mexico·1 sites·9,201 ft

    • Electric hookups: no
    • Drinking water: not listed
    • Showers: not listed
    • Flush toilets: not listed
    • RV up to 35 ft at some sites
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  • Upper Fir Group Area

    New Mexico·1 sites·8,787 ft

    • Electric hookups: no
    • Drinking water: not listed
    • Showers: not listed
    • Flush toilets: not listed
    • RV up to 35 ft at some sites
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Data: Recreation.gov (RIDB) and the National Park Service. Availability is only on the official reservation sites.

High campgrounds have a shorter season and cold nights even in summer; many open in May and close in October.

All matches at a glance

14 confirmed campgrounds, 14 bookable online, 5 list a site for rigs of 40 ft or more, elevation 8,126-9,201 ft. From the official data; "?" means not listed.

CampgroundSitesLongest RVStandard feeElevationElectricWaterShowersDumpBook online
Aldo Leopold House136 ft?8,126 ft✓✓??✓
Amole Canyon Group Shelter130 ft?8,301 ft✕✕??✓
Aspen Group Area (Lincoln National Forest, NM)135 ft?8,302 ft✕???✓
Black Bear Group Area135 ft?8,605 ft✕✕??✓
Black Canyon Campground (Santa Fe National Forest, NM)3661 ft?9,145 ft✕✕?✓✓
Clear Creek Campground (Nm)1247 ft?8,463 ft✕???✓
Clear Creek Group Campground (NM)135 ft?8,404 ft✕✓??✓
Holy Ghost Group Area140 ft?8,268 ft✕✕??✓
Jacks Creek Group Area240 ft?8,957 ft✕???✓
Lower Fir Group Area135 ft?8,769 ft✕???✓
Pines Campground2435 ft?8,628 ft✕✓??✓
Rio De Las Vacas Campground1542 ft?8,246 ft✕???✓
Slide Group Area135 ft?9,201 ft✕???✓
Upper Fir Group Area135 ft?8,787 ft✕???✓

Longest RV is the longest site listed - not every site fits it. Fees are for a standard site; group and per-person rates are on each campground page.