Has been on my NM bucket list, kept putting it off because there it isn't on the way to or from…read moreanywhere really. The tracks are about a half mile walk from the lake with limited shade, so come prepared. The lake is beautiful and peaceful. We had a day trip up and back from Albuquerque, but it would be a nice weekend trip at the lake.

I had no idea what a dinosaur dork I was until I seen the footprints smashed into the earth…read more Eeekks, super cool!! A rainy morning had the walk fragrant and refreshing. I wished I could've bottled the pine smell! The deer and bunnies were happy to grace us with their presence also. Always a bonus to see animals. Not a very busy lake early in the morning had us walking the short path by ourselves and spending plenty of time reading signs and taking in the scenery. What a neat stop. So glad someone had the mind to preserve parts of our history, makes my imagination and appreciation skyrocket.

Traveling through north Texas and want a simple and free spot to camp? Boom! You found it! Yes, I…read morefound it first, but now you are all welcome to Yelp find it since it wasn't on here before and definitely deserves to be. Even if you just want an out of the way spot to park and sleep in your vehicle, this spot will do. Part of the U.S. Parks & Forest Service, but there is no fee to this well maintained area. Yup. FREE!! It's down a dirt road and about 12 miles from the nearest town so expect a Texas ranch scenic drive to get there. It has one big parking lot and an area with 6 large concrete picnic tables (2 have ADA access), 4 standup bbq pits and 3 ground fire rings at each edge and back area. There is only 1 small container for refuse and 1 for recycling so plan to take out your trash if you have more than a small bag full. 2 vault toilets are also on premises. The area is patrolled by the Texas Sheriffs in this area. Met a very nice one that passes by in the evening. A park ranger will also pass by in the mornings to clean and check on the area. Was warned about coyotes in the area so watch out for your fur babies! You'll hear them at night. Very cool. Enjoy and keep it clean. :)

Sites are small even though the site reads large rigs, our 40 ft fit was difficult to get out and…read moreto dump site. Hook ups are on wrong side for rigs, hoses and electric cords need to reach under to attach. Doggies need shoes bootie, goat heads and large barrel stickers WARNING. HIKING TRAILS, really exceptional with amazing sights, this is a DARK SKY at night park with beautiful views. WiFi is available when gift shop is open 830 a.m -1230 This campground is reserved all on line with self serve when you arrive. Ranger is there for need but not visible camp host, bait shop canoe rental available. Know your weather report before going,does get sudden wind storms and cold. Tent sites are available look level ,clean . Dump station on way out must be well thought of in approach to dump, wider turn must be made onto grass to approach and empty.

If nothing else I am an abundantly honest reviewer. I am a resident of Oklahoma and I think it's…read morecool that we have a park area around the highest point in the state, but beyond the mesa itself, there's not much here. Of course this is in a desolate spot in the far eastern part of the panhandle and that's just not much around, AT ALL! If you do decide to come out don't expect to be accommodated beyond a permanent port a potty and a fence with some basic rules of the park. Overall really not much can be expected from the state of OK as there really isn't much here. The views though of the landscape are second to none. It really is quite incredible the nature and wildlife that you can find out here. Despite giving this only 3 stars I say it's well worth the trip out to see it, but I don't want to give it 5 stars and set somebody up for disappointment. If you're going to make the drive out, be sure to look up the fossilized dino tracks just up the road and the tri state marker. Both are within 10 minutes of the park entrance!

We stayed in site 16, large enough for our 43' fifth wheel and pickup. Didn't have to unhook…read more Gravel sites were perfectly level. Good water, electric and sewer hookup. Campground was clean and quiet, spacious enough not to feel crammed in. Staff was very accommodating.

Beautiful trees full hookups manager the ball easy access to space enough room to keep toll car…read moreconnected. Will go back !!!

What a great deal for $15 per night. Only 8 spaces, and full hook ups. Includes 50 amp elect…read moreservice, sewer and water. We stayed here 3 nights & will stay here again as we visit our daughter & grandchildren who live here.

I was on a cross-country road trip and altered my route significantly with the intention of camping…read morehere. I was not disappointed. This campground is a little tricky to find. From Elkhart you have to take 27 N for several miles, then a right onto FS 700, which has a marker. Then you have to drive about 4 miles on a dirt road, the campground will be on your left. What's the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Kansas? Probably fields, wide-open sky, and windmills. This place delivers on all of them in a big way - you'll see what I mean. The campsites are very-well marked and each has a fire ring, garbage can, and picnic table. There is a pit toilet and potable water as well. When I stayed the fee was $7 and the whole campground was empty and serene. Bullfrogs croaked in the nearby pond and the only other sounds were from crickets and birds and a few coyotes as the sun set. It was relaxing, scenic, and quiet. To the right (east) of the campground there is a day-use picnic area with gazebos and BBQ grills. The campground seems underused, there were a few stray beer bottles which I took to mean people like to just hang out there and drink, but I didn't see anyone else so can't confirm. This is one of my favorite campgrounds, and I'm hoping for a day when I can return.

Volcano Erupted 60,000yrs ago. We are holding the the…read moremolten Lava Rock. It's everywhere. You can go all the way up but we are not doing that. This place is beautiful and can hike all the way up. We were just driving by and coulnd't do it today but we will I swear! Worth the stop to see tjis historical site

Our visit to Capulin Volcano National Monument was absolutely fantastic--an unexpected gem on our…read moreroad trip! This place is not only rich in natural beauty and history, but also super family-friendly. We were especially thrilled to get in for free thanks to the Every Kid Outdoors program--our daughter is in 4th grade, and the monument participates in the initiative, which made the experience even better. Driving up the volcano was both scenic and a little thrilling with winding roads and sweeping views. Once at the top, the views from the rim were absolutely breathtaking. You can see miles across the surrounding landscape--plains, mesas, and distant mountains--all from the rim of an ancient volcano. It made for some truly stunning photos, especially with the big New Mexico skies as a backdrop. We took the short walk into the crater and around part of the rim trail. The trails are well maintained, and there are plenty of signs to help explain the geology and history. It's a great mix of education and outdoor adventure, especially for kids. There were also picnic areas and clean restrooms, which made the stop convenient as well as memorable. This was a perfect family outing and one of the best photo ops of our trip. Highly recommend stopping if you're anywhere nearby--beautiful, unique, and surprisingly fun for all ages!

Capulin RV Park is a pretty nice private RV park across the highway from the Capulin Volcano…read moreNational Monument entrance road. We stayed one night. Some of the sites are shady. The park streets and sites are crushed limestone. The park was clean and quiet. The sites are very close together; fortunately, it was not full and we had room. Restrooms and showers were clean (did not use shower). Amenities include: common fire ring with seating and view of volcano, swing with view of volcano. Stayed in pull-thru campsite #25 which had evening shade and level. It was a crushed limestone site. There was barely enough parking for my 34 ft TT. Neighbors are VERY close. Utilities: 20/30/50A electric in middle of site. Water in middle of site, good pressure. Sewer in middle of site with 4-in screw-on fitting. AT&T had two bars of LTE service. AT&T Speedtest: 36.6 Mbps down, 7.5 Mbps up. Free WiFi is available, but did not use it. The town of Capulin, NM is very small. The closest restaurant is The Sierra Grande Restaurant in Des Moines, NM, which is open year round for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other restaurants and fast food are available in Raton and Clayton. Would stay here again. We camped at Capulin RV Park & Camp in a Travel Trailer.

Easy in/out. Laundry was closed due to no hot water, so showers were cold water only. Women's…read morerestroom was closed as well.

Take me to the great outdoors, where we can embrace the beauty this state has to offer. Well that…read moreis what we did. This lake (to those from New Mexico to others it maybe a pond) is big enough that you don't feel crowded. The water on a clear day is like glass. You can tear it up on a jet ski! The camp sites range from being able to rent it all they way to bringing your most luxurious RV. There is something for everyone. For the clamper camper there is a bathroom and shower place. It is the prefect getaway for a long weekend. Who would not want to spend the day on the lake and an evening under the stars. The only down side is there is not a lot of shade so make sure you pack a lot of sun screen. Being those sun shades as well. "Here fishy, fishy" that's right not only can you jet ski, wakeboard, and water ski but the fishing is pretty good. Tons of places to fish. There are a variety of fish from Bass to Walleye. Bring your fishing poles and gear. It most likely will pay off. Pack up the family and enjoy the fun. Make sure you bring cash. There is a charge per vehicle at the campsites. You can always phone a friend and ride together.

I just wanted to take a minute to give a hats off to The Northside Cafe at Conchas Lake Marina…read more The service was as outstanding as the food. I ordered the beef steak fajitas, I would have to truly say they were the best fajitas I have ever eaten. The meat was tender and seasoned to perfection, with fresh grilled peppers and onions. The restaurant was clean, fresh and full of friendly life. It is well worth the drive from Albuquerque. Once again.....Hats off!! Tom Keller

We stayed at this campground, in Colorado but close to the New Mexico border, for one night in our…read moresmall Class B camper van in late April, 2024. We actually had reservations further along at a national park but decided to shorten our driving distances for the day. We were able to make our reservation online. This is a very nice campground, with sites nicely spaced out and some nice amenities. We were in the Carpios Ridge campground which has 63 sites for RVs, trailers, and tents on a ridge 150' above the lake. We're actually pleased that our mapping app took us on an indirect route to the campground as our site did not have a water-view and we might have missed the lake otherwise! My understanding is that this is an Army Corps of Engineers (COE) campground that is managed by the state of Colorado. In April, 2024, the seven sites with full hookups were $41, with only 50 amp electricity: $36, and basic: $28. You also need to purchase a state of Colorado daily vehicle pass for $10. (This is expensive as we've stayed at other COE campgrounds for 1/2 off as holders of the NPS interagency senior pass, and without the need for a vehicle pass. $46 with state of Colorado management vs $18 were it COE management -- plus we had already paid for a site at Zapata Falls Campground that we wouldn't be using. The campground has clean restrooms and free showers (for campers only), as well as laundry facilities (in theory) and a book exchange. There are shared water spigots, as well as walking trails in the vicinity. There is also a shared dump station. The Visitors Center was already closed when we arrived and wasn't open yet when we left the following morning but we were able to buy our vehicle pass at a kiosk. We saw rangers patrolling the area. Only two concerns are worth noting. First, as already mentioned, the discrepancy between pricing of state and COE campgrounds. Also, the washing machine ate my $2 without the machine starting. More than the irritation of losing the $2, we really needed to do laundry after having been on the road for few week.

We stayed one night on our way into Durango. And one night on our way out. We didn't actually spend…read moremuch time there, but I was BLOWN away by the cleanliness of the bath house. Plenty of stalls, free showers, and room to get dressed/ready if you need to with outlets. Washing machines, vending machines, and a water fountain. I was blown away. Would love to stay again.