7 Hidden Gem RV Campsites in New Mexico Under $30 with Hookups (As Low as $10)

Finding RV sites with water and electricity for $30 or less can be especially tough in many southwestern states. But New Mexico quietly remains one of those states where hookup camping still feels affordable.

Several federal and state campgrounds across the state keep rates under $33 a night, and if you hold an America the Beautiful Senior Pass, some drop to around $10.

Here are seven worth bookmarking before everyone else figures it out.

Note: The America the Beautiful Senior Pass may provide a 50% discount at many federal campgrounds managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, and others. However, each location sets its own policies. Campers should confirm pass acceptance and applicable discounts with the managing agency before booking.

1. Riana Campground – Abiquiu Lake

Type: USACE
Location: Near Youngsville, New Mexico
Price: $20 per night standard / about $10 with Senior Pass
Link: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233598

Riana overlooks Abiquiu Lake, with wide-open sites that catch the sun on chilly mornings. Thirteen campsites include both water and electric hookups, plus hot showers, flush toilets, and a dump station. The Senior Pass cuts the nightly fee in half, leaving full hookups and mountain views for roughly ten bucks.

2. Cochiti Campground – Cochiti Lake

Type: USACE
Location: Near Peña Blanca, New Mexico
Price: $20 per night standard / about $10 with Senior Pass
Link: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233461

Cochiti Lake sits between Santa Fe and Albuquerque, yet it’s surprisingly calm. The Juniper Loop offers water and electric hookups, with clean restrooms, showers, and a dump station. With a Senior Pass, the nightly rate drops to about ten dollars, making this a rare, affordable stop close to two major cities.

3. Tetilla Peak Recreation Area – Cochiti Lake

Type: USACE
Location: Near Peña Blanca, New Mexico
Price: $20 per night standard / about $10 with Senior Pass
Link: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233649

Across the lake from Cochiti Campground, Tetilla Peak offers a quieter stay and equally good hookups. About three dozen sites include electricity and water, with restrooms and a dump station nearby. The Senior Pass discount applies here, too, keeping rates around ten dollars per night for lakefront camping.

4. Valley of Fires Recreation Area

Type: BLM
Location: Near Carrizozo, New Mexico
Price: $30+ per night standard / about $15 with Senior Pass
Link: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10060263

The Valley of Fires campground sits in a black lava field, giving every site a view unlike anywhere else. Twenty campsites offer water and electric hookups, along with hot showers and an RV dump station. Federal passes cut the rate roughly in half, putting hookups at about ten dollars a night amid an incredible backdrop.

5. Rob Jaggers Campground

Type: BLM
Location: Near Capitan, New Mexico
Price: Standard rate is $25/night; Senior Pass may reduce the fee to approximately half in some cases – campers should check with the site
Link: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10060251

Rob Jaggers Campground offers level sites with electricity, potable water, and a dump station. It’s peaceful, with views of open rangeland and quick access to hiking and horseback trails. The Senior Pass brings the cost down to roughly ten dollars a night, keeping it one of the best low-cost hookups in south-central New Mexico.

6. Juniper Campground – Quemado Lake

Type: USFS
Location: Gila National Forest, Near Quemado, New Mexico
Price: $30 per night standard / $15 with Senior Pass
Link: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10052227

Juniper Campground sits among pine trees overlooking Quemado Lake in western New Mexico. Several sites include electric and water hookups, along with picnic tables and fire rings. The area has paved access, vault toilets, and a nearby boat ramp. The Senior Pass discount typically brings the nightly rate to around eleven dollars, making it one of the more affordable U.S. Forest Service options in the region.

7. Bottomless Lakes State Park

Type: State Park
Location: Near Roswell, New Mexico
Price: $30 per night (non-resident rate, no federal pass discount)
Link: https://newmexicostateparks.reserveamerica.com/camping/bottomless-lakes/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NM&parkId=430002

Bottomless Lakes features 32 RV sites with water and electric hookups, plus six with full hookups. The campground sits beside turquoise sinkhole lakes that shimmer even in winter. Federal passes don’t apply here, but at exactly thirty dollars a night, it still fits the bill for affordable winter camping with hookups.