Camping Near Las Cruces, NM
There are 20 campgrounds within driving distance of Las Cruces, NM in the Camphive database, listed below closest-first. The nearest is Aguirre Spring Recreation Area and Campground, about 13 miles away. 17 of the closest are free. 2 score 8 or higher on the Vistas scenic scale. Every listing links to a full page with location, fees, and details.
Looking for no-fee sites? See free camping near Las Cruces (17).
Closest campgrounds to Las Cruces
- Aguirre Spring Recreation Area and Campground — 13 mi from Las Cruces · Aguirre Spring Recreation Area and Campground · Vistas 8.5
- White Sands NP - Backcountry — 47 mi from Las Cruces · NM - Alamogordo · $25/night · Vistas 9.5
- SLIDE GROUP AREA — 64 mi from Las Cruces · SLIDE GROUP AREA · Vistas 6.5
- Kingston Campground — 68 mi from Las Cruces · Kingston Campground · Vistas 6.1
- BLACK BEAR GROUP AREA — 73 mi from Las Cruces · BLACK BEAR GROUP AREA · Vistas 7.9
- Iron Creek Campground — 73 mi from Las Cruces · Iron Creek Campground · Vistas 6.5
- City of Rocks State Park — 73 mi from Las Cruces · NM - Deming · $10/night · Vistas 7.5
- Sacramento RD — 73 mi from Las Cruces · Sacramento RD · Free · Vistas 7
- UPPER FIR GROUP AREA — 74 mi from Las Cruces · UPPER FIR GROUP AREA · Vistas 7
- Aspen Group Area (Lincoln National Forest, NM) — 75 mi from Las Cruces · Aspen Group Area (Lincoln National Forest, NM) · Vistas 7.2
- LOWER FIR GROUP AREA — 75 mi from Las Cruces · LOWER FIR GROUP AREA · Vistas 7.5
- Lake Roberts — 95 mi from Las Cruces · Lake Roberts · Vistas 6.1
- Black Canyon Campground - Upper — 95 mi from Las Cruces · Black Canyon Campground - Upper · Vistas 6.5
- Black Canyon Campground - Lower — 95 mi from Las Cruces · Black Canyon Campground - Lower · Vistas 7.7
- CEDAR CREEK (Sam Tobias) — 95 mi from Las Cruces · CEDAR CREEK (Sam Tobias) · Vistas 6.5
- Forks Campground — 103 mi from Las Cruces · Forks Campground · Vistas 7.5
- Valley of Fires Recreation Area — 106 mi from Las Cruces · Valley of Fires Recreation Area · ~$6/night · Vistas 7.5
- Rob Jagger's Campground — 110 mi from Las Cruces · Rob Jagger's Campground · Vistas 4.5
- Fort Stanton Cave Campground — 110 mi from Las Cruces · Fort Stanton Cave Campground · Vistas 6.1
- Smokey Bear RD — 112 mi from Las Cruces · Smokey Bear RD · Free · Vistas 6.5
Open the interactive map near Las Cruces to filter by free camping, RV access, and scenic rating, or to draw a drive-time radius from your own location.
Camping near Las Cruces FAQ
How far are the nearest campgrounds to Las Cruces?
The closest campground in the Camphive database is Aguirre Spring Recreation Area and Campground, roughly 13 miles from Las Cruces, NM. The full list on this page is sorted by distance so you can pick by how far you want to drive.
Is there free camping near Las Cruces?
Yes. 17 campgrounds near Las Cruces, NM are free, mostly dispersed sites on BLM land and in national forests. See the free camping near Las Cruces page for the full list.
What is the Vistas score?
Vistas is Camphive's 1-10 scenic rating for every campground, based on the surrounding landscape. 2 of the spots near Las Cruces listed here score 8 or higher. This page lists the closest campgrounds first; sort by Vistas on the interactive map to rank by scenery instead.