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1. Aguirre Spring Campground ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Angel Peak Scenic Area ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Cherry Creek Campground, NM

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4. Cibola National Forest

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5. Cimarron Canyon State Park

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6. City of Rocks State Park

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7. Columbine Campground

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8. Cosmic Campground

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9. Navajo Lake State Park Cottonwood Campground

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10. Datil Well Campground

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11. Elephant Rock Campground

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12. Gallo Campground

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13. Gila National Forest

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14. Heron Lake State Park

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15. Hyde Memorial State Park

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16. Jemez Falls Campground

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17. June Bug Campground

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18. Morphy Lake State Park

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19. Navajo Lake State Park

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20. Rio Bravo Campground

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21. Santa Fe National Forest

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22. Sugarite Canyon State Park

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23. Upper Scorpion Campground

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24. Villanueva State Park

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25. White Sands National Monument

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • What makes New Mexico a great destination?
    • There is so much more to New Mexico than just miles of desert and mountains.
  • What kind of landscapes can be found in New Mexico?
    • Encompassing the Chihuahuan Desert and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the southwestern U.S. state also boasts some of the country’s most striking landscapes ranging from rolling dunes, deep canyons, and vast, star-studded night skies.
  • What are some camping opportunities in New Mexico?
    • Due to this spectacular terrain, camping in New Mexico is fantastic, with a vast array of great spots from the 200,000 acres of canyon wilderness in the Santa Fe National Forest to the White Sands National Monument, and the Petroglyph National Monument.
  • What is a great way to experience New Mexico's beauty?
    • So pack your bags and head to one of these campgrounds and spend the night under the stars.

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