Campgrounds in N NM

[TexasShadow]

I'll be doing my annual solo pilgrimage adventure in early September. Short vacation this year, so I'm relegated to northeastern NM. I'd like to camp nearly every night. Might get a room one night to take a long hot shower and wash clothes in the sink :D

Considering Enchanted Circle area east of Taos. Want tent camping places that don't cater to RVs.

I didn't see NM on the state-specific sub-forum, so I thought I'd ask here.

Thanks!

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(love that emoticon!!! ) *thumbs up*

[RangerBen]

Try Coyote Creek state park out of Mora, great area and river. RVS have there own spot you want be close to them. I was there last sept and it was very cold at night.It is in Mountains near Taos, Angel Fire, Red River and Raton ,Great riding. Near Pecos Wilderness. A great place to camp. some National Forest campgrounds near Sipipu ski area.. Its late does this make sense. I go to that area the middle of Sept let me know . A good KOA at Las Vegas New Mexico rent a cabin and sleep inj a real bed and hot shower.

Ben

[Mellow]

We just don't have anyone that has reviewed a NM campground.. I need to do one on Sipapu ski lodge, that was a nice little campground.

[Valker]

I am in that area a lot. Tres Ritos has some free camps in that area. As was mentioned: Sipapu is great, Nat'l forest ones all over. Fairly nice one in Eagle Nest. I prefer staying at my sister's cabin 7 miles up the mountain from Sipapu ;-)

[Tx White Knight]

Do all of these places have level hard parking?? I seem to remember someone parked a little down hill in the sand and had to have some help getting out ,;)

[Mellow]

Sipapu had a hard packed dirt drive with lots of grass for the tent area. It was next to a stream which was very nice so you could even go fishing if you wanted.

Coming off the road to the tent area was a decline that went from paved to dirt and it had a pot hole or two but wasn't anything you'd need a dual sport bike for.

Here are some pics:

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[RangerBen]

Joe you would have to show those photos. Now I gotta stop right in the middle of catching up on honey do's, load the dirty bike [from last trip] and do it all over again. I just back from Mora, Sipipu, and Taos 9 days ago. i have about 5 more days of work around the house and will be on the road again for a week or two. Being a teacher is good for bumming around during the summer. Im thinking about Oury Colorado and all points in between this trip.

Ben

[Tx White Knight]

Joe that looks like a great place, Elzi has a bit of a height problem with her Wee-Storm so parking can be a bit of a problem from time to time but that wont stop her. .:tent3: :ic1:

[Mellow]

Joe you would have to show those photos. Now I gotta stop right in the middle of catching up on honey do's, load the dirty bike [from last trip] and do it all over again. I just back from Mora, Sipipu, and Taos 9 days ago. i have about 5 more days of work around the house and will be on the road again for a week or two. Being a teacher is good for bumming around during the summer. Im thinking about Oury Colorado and all points in between this trip.

Ben

Sux to be you.. LOL.. yeah, colorado Quaray is nice, I think this is it or silverton..

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[Mellow]

Joe that looks like a great place, Elzi has a bit of a height problem with her Wee-Storm so parking can be a bit of a problem from time to time but that wont stop her. .:tent3: :ic1:

I don't have a good shot of the little road but it was flat enough to find a good spot to park. It has been just over 4 years since the pics so I don't know if it's the same or paved now... Maybe Ben will take some updated pics on his next trip... hint hint.