Which Campgrounds Are Closest to Socorro?
A county lake park offers hookups, private parks operate around town, and a forest site lies up the Magdalenas.
Escondida Lake Park: Run by the county on Pueblito Road, with drainage, water and power, tent ground and bathrooms. Serviced and unserviced rates are published.
Casey's Socorro RV Park: On New Mexico 1 in town, carried on the city tourism listing. Confirm pitch count and services by telephone before relying on them.
Tom's RV Park: On Highway 60, also in town and also on the city listing. Details are not published, so call ahead.
Water Canyon Campground: West in the Magdalena Mountains, 12 pitches with nothing laid on, open year round bar weather closures.
Details for the private parks here are thin online, so ring before you count on a site.
Want a hand sorting which of these actually takes the rig you are eyeing? Contact the Elephant Butte RV Rentals team.
What Are the Best Things to See and Do in Socorro?
Socorro pairs a historic plaza and an early adobe mission with the science that surrounds it. The mining school on the north side of town keeps a mineral museum holding thousands of specimens, and the plaza anchors a walking tour through three historic districts. South of town a wildlife refuge fills with cranes in winter, and radio telescopes stand on the plains to the west. Museum days are limited and the refuge charges a vehicle fee.
Which RV Rental Suits a Socorro Trip?
Class C motorhomes, Class B camper vans, Class A coaches, small travel trailers and large bunkhouse trailers are all available from Elephant Butte RV Rentals, with extended arrangements possible. Openings change as reservations land. Of all the towns around the collection lot, this is the easiest drive: straight north on Interstate 25 the whole way, which makes a longer vehicle far less daunting than on the mountain routes west. The county lake park publishes serviced pitches, so a full-size coach or bunkhouse trailer is workable. If you are heading to the wildlife refuge, its visitor centre car park takes motorhomes and you may unhitch and drive the tour loop in the tow car.
FAQ Section
How long is the drive up from the pickup lot?
Is Bosque del Apache in Socorro?
Can I take a motorhome round the refuge tour loop?
Where is the Very Large Array?
What Our Renters Say
"Great setup. We spent the days on the lake and evenings soaking in the hot springs down in T or C. The rental team made pickup super easy."
"Watched the fireworks right from our campsite. The kids loved the bunkhouse. Way better than driving back to the city after the show."
"We came down for the winter sun. The rv was spotless and felt like a real home. The staff gave us great tips on where to park for the best sunsets."
"Parked right on the sand at Lions Beach. Nothing beats waking up to that view of the water. The RV had plenty of storage for our fishing gear. Solid experience."