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4.3(433 reviews)

Turquoise Trail Campgrounds

22 Calvary Rd, Cedar Crest, NM 87008, United States

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About This Campsite

Welcome to the Turquoise Trail Campgrounds, a scenic getaway located just a short drive from both Albuquerque and Santa Fe. At this serene campsite, visitors can enjoy calming surroundings, stunning sunrise and sunset views, and cool elevations thanks to its location at 7,000 feet above sea level. This makes it a perfect retreat from the city's heat, offering a peaceful environment with only the sounds of nature to accompany you. ### Highlights and Tips: - **Serene Environment**: Enjoy the calming presence of bird songs in the morning and 360-degree views of lush greenery. - **RV and Tent Friendly**: The campground provides electric outlets across all areas, including tent sites, allowing for EV charging. Many visitors appreciate the friendly community and the enforced quiet hours, which ensure a peaceful night's sleep. - **Rustic Cabins**: Although the availability of microwaves can be inconsistent, cabins are equipped with other amenities like refrigerators and heaters. - **WiFi and Connectivity**: Internet access has been improved significantly and remains a useful feature for guests who want to stay connected. - **Hiking and Views**: With proximity to national park lands, guests can enjoy hikes through beautiful landscapes. Be mindful that some activities listed on their website might not be operational. - **Fire Restrictions**: Open fires and charcoal cooking are generally not allowed, so you'll need to bring alternative cooking methods such as propane grills. ### Important Considerations: - The campsite can feel a bit crowded, with limited space between sites. - Showering facilities require tokens for water usage, adding a unique charm but also a planning necessity to your stay. - Although picnic tables are provided, some may be in rough shape. Check the condition upon arrival. ### Overall Thoughts: Turquoise Trail Campgrounds has earned its reputation as a charming, calming escape among nature-loving campers. Despite small drawbacks like limited cooking options and varying site conditions, its proximity to major cities and stunning landscapes make it an attractive choice for short getaways or longer stays surrounded by New Mexico's natural beauty. Be sure to plan ahead for cooking and fire restrictions to ensure a smooth and enjoyable visit.

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KJ Patrick

06/13/2024

Overall a nice park for RVs (we stayed 5 nights at a full hookup pull-thru site). The main drawbacks are... sites are very close together (we had 6' on one side, 10' on the other), wooden picnic tables are provided but most are in rough shape, dumpsters were overflowing the whole time we were there. No laundry facilities. But... Aaron at the office was very kind and helpful, they offered a Good Sam discount, and at an altitude of 7,000' it was much cooler than in Albuquerque (to the west) and Moriarty (to the east). We would certainly stay here again.

Solara Kaison

05/13/2024

This is absolutely the most serene, stress free, calming environment I've ever been privileged to be in. The bird song in the morning is my favorite part, and the 360 views of gorgeous green on top of it ensures that serene feeling. The camp sites are nicely tucked away, the partial hook ups for temporary stays have the best sunrise and sunset views, and the long term people are all lovely to be around. If you need a breath of fresh air and a reset this is your spot

Christopher Adam

05/01/2024

I love this place and will never stop camping there. They have electric outlets in all sections including the tent area for EV charging. This place attracts a friendly crowd of people and has quiet hours, which is convenient for those of us hoping to hear nothing but outdoorsy sounds while we sleep in our tents. The Internet has also become really good recently! The only drawback is that they generally don't allow wood fires, and often don't even allow charcoal cooking, so bring propane or electric grills for your food. For this reason, I'd select 4.5 ⭐'s if Google let me. Still one of my favorite campsites! . . . but maybe not ideal for all people and all moods at all times.

Christy Kenney

08/04/2024

We booked this cabin online for a stay near Albuquerque..only a 20 minute drive.. When we got there the gentleman at the front was very friendly, informative and quick to get us checked in. He did forget to give us our shower tokens (1 token = 5 minutes of water). The the campsite was very neatly organized. The campsites are fairly close to each other so you don't have a lot of privacy but there are cedar type bushes and trees in between most of them. Every site had a picnic table and a gravel pad for the tents. Our cabin looked really cute upon arrival but we soon found out that it's only a cabin appearance on the front, lol. When you go to the side or back of the cabin it's actually a storage building on the back of a faux cabin front. There was a small porch with two plastic chairs on it in the front. Inside there was a full size bed and twin size bunk beds, a small refrigerator, a box fan, a radiator style heater, a trash can, small dresser, lights and an electric outlet. The website said there would be a microwave but ours did not have one. You are not allowed to burn wood or have an open fire of any kind so the microwave would have been super nice. We used a propane cooktop. It wasn't immaculately clean but it was also a cabin for camping so we didn't expect it to be super clean . However I'm not sure that it got cleaned before we got there because there was a bag of old McDonald's food behind the fan sitting on the shelf when we got inside. And, not that it's a huge deal, but the fire extinguisher inside was expired. Better than nothing though. The bath house and bathrooms were nearby and descent and everything was within a short walk. Not much to do outside of your campsite, as some of the activities that are listed on the website are run down. Hiking is allowed through a coded gate into the national park property. Overall it was a good place to stay for a night out under the stars and out of the weather. It rained before we got there so we were glad to not have to stay in a tent.

Robroy Fawcett

04/12/2024

This was a superb stay. I camped in a tent. First night there was a wind storm and with the juniper trees it helped buffet the 40 mph gusts and allowed me to stake down the tent and ground cover without much fuss. This site has WiFi, which I did not use as the local Verizon tower has 5G-UW coverage and was extremely fast. I greatly appreciated the bath house. It is heated with an oil type device and it kept things from being a walk in freezer. The hot water never stops and you get 5 minutes per token which is fantastic after using CA state parks and their 2.5 minute showers. The stalls have a divider you can use to change and hang your towel and a small bench to hold your clothes and toiletries. They do have 2 rustic cabins with dorm style refrigerators and a microwave as well as a fan and oil heater. These are great for a small family of 4. There is a large cabin that has a built in shower and kitchen area. This would be perfect for honeymooner’s or a special luxury camping experience. I had no issues with camping relatively close to the RV sites. I never heard a generator going the entire time I was there. Overall, this is New Mexico’s premier camp site. You are only 20 minutes to Albuquerque and 50 minutes to Santa Fe. Not to mention the dark skies you get being in the shadow of the mountain. Come, relax and experience the healing power of nature and simple pleasures.