Villanueva State Park Campground
New Mexico State Park
Write a Review 135 Dodge Road Ribera, NM 87560 575-421-2957 Official WebsiteGPS: 35.2648, -105.3344
Overview of Villanueva State Park Campground
Last Price Paid: $14
Reported by DKOP on 10/17/2023
Longest RV Reported: 38 feet (Class A)
Reported by CaraOstara on 2/21/2019
Number of Sites 33
Reservations yes
Elevation 5,741 ft / 1,749 m
Tent Camping Yes
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lol asked on 5/18/2021
Does anyone know if I can use my generator at Villanueva State Park?
Hendo asked on 2/5/2020
largest camper size capable to get in....any large motorhomes able to get into park?
Reviews of Villanueva State Park Campground 23 people have reviewed this location.
“Great location SE of Santa Fe, NM between I-25 and I-40”
Reviewed 10/18/2017
Nightly rate: | $10 |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Site Number: | 27-C |
RV Length: | 20' |
It's not really a secret but it is slow going to access, I see a Class A here and I am towing a 20 foot long by 8.5 foot wide trailer which is about 11.5 feet tall, I also see the park host has a Class A so it is possible to get the larger rigs in here, just budget a lot of time to get back into this location from the major roads. I no... more
It's not really a secret but it is slow going to access, I see a Class A here and I am towing a 20 foot long by 8.5 foot wide trailer which is about 11.5 feet tall, I also see the park host has a Class A so it is possible to get the larger rigs in here, just budget a lot of time to get back into this location from the major roads. I notice most rigs in here are on the compact side. When the signs say 15MPH, road narrows they are NOT kidding. I am not a hiker but from what I understand from someone camping near me there are miles of trails to hike from this location. There is a river/stream which follows the road in here. It is important to note mobile radio signal is spotty, but with a booster (Solid RF tri-band booster for ATT/T-Mobile) from site 27-C I was able to get a 4 bar LTE signal at 10Mbps download and 2~3Mbps upload speeds stable enough to post this review. My review indicating 4 bars of 4G T-Mobile is while using the booster. I am here for a one night layover but I can say the restrooms are clean and the staff was very friendly and helpful, the sites are also very clean. There is a lower level by the water for camping and the upper level which is a steep one-way loop overlooking the lower part of the park, but still well within the canyon. Even though it's mid October I am breaking a sweat on the upper level campsites, the temperature is noticeably cooler at the campsites lower by the water. It is also important to note all the electric sites are lower from what I have seen walking around. They have cookout sites and a large playground down by the water which is well shaded. The upper sites have vault toilets and the lower have flushing. There is a dump station near the ranger station. So far I am enjoying this location.
Edit: I had a well planned trip that fell apart and this was close to my route so I stayed here again April 2018, in the same site using a booster and got good T-Mobile connectivity using OpenSignal to locate the closest tower. The upper section just opened 1st of April so as for the moment I am the only one up here. Very quiet at night with great weather in the 50s (F) at night.
4D would stay here again
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“Outstanding”
Reviewed 9/30/2017
Nightly rate: | $14 |
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Days stayed: | 2 |
Site Number: | 10B |
Same as previous review. Generous mix of primitive, electric and water, and dispersed water and reserved, one night, and non-reservable sites. Situated on the beautiful Pecos River with plenty of Channel Cat and sites along the river and a group above of primitive with shelters on a higher level. Trees and canyon provide outstanding wi... more
Same as previous review. Generous mix of primitive, electric and water, and dispersed water and reserved, one night, and non-reservable sites. Situated on the beautiful Pecos River with plenty of Channel Cat and sites along the river and a group above of primitive with shelters on a higher level. Trees and canyon provide outstanding wind protection. Close by town of Villanueva provides an emergency clinic and small store with home made eats within 5 miles of park entrance. Popular and can be crowded on weekends with local families. Open all year with winding and narrow access to I-25 to North, 9 miles and winding and narrow and steep descent to valley from I-40 to the south, 23 miles. Clean but aged toilets and hot showers centrally located at lower section.zoversll clean and well maintained. Exceptional and helpful staff. No, NADA cell service except at top of 2 mile loop trail; a bit of a scramble. Rates $10 if not water and electric.
MitchLinda would stay here again
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“Great, but no cell coverage”
Reviewed 3/1/2016
Nightly rate: | $14 |
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Days stayed: | 2 |
Site Number: | 9A |
Beautiful area. It's a long drive through the hills to get to it and way out in nowhere but worth it if you are willing to be off-grid because there is no cell coverage at all and that is probably the only reason I didn't give it 5 stars. Even with my booster I couldn't get anything. Staff was amazing and friendly. The gravel sites wer... more
Beautiful area. It's a long drive through the hills to get to it and way out in nowhere but worth it if you are willing to be off-grid because there is no cell coverage at all and that is probably the only reason I didn't give it 5 stars. Even with my booster I couldn't get anything. Staff was amazing and friendly. The gravel sites were clean and pretty level. 9A is a great site. It is a back-in site that is literally 25-30 steps from the river and a tall mountain just across the river.
There are several trails. we only got to do one (View Loop Trail) while there and it was great and easy. We even took our two toddlers (4&2) and they had a blast. We didn't do the whole loop because it gets narrow at a spot pretty far up and we decided to stop there, have a snack and turn back.
There is a nice, mulched playground for kids too. Our kiddos enjoyed going there a couple of times.
The dump station is easy to pull into, but you have to drive down the short road to turn around and it was a little tight but manageable with our 37' TT.
Overall, an amazing stay and we would definitely go back at a time when we don't need cell service.
CavesofWander would stay here again
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Amenities
Hookups
- 30 Amp
- 20 Amp
- dry camping
- Partial Hookups
Recreation
- fishing
- picnic area
- recreation trail
Site Amenities
- fire ring
- picnic table
Facilities
- dump station
- group sites
- restrooms: flush
- showers
- trash
- water available
Pets
- pets
Nearby
Las Vegas New Mexico KOA
Rustic campground vibe right off Interstate. Site quality is not great.
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