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. :)

Out in the middle of nowhere. They have tent and camper spaces. I read they had some kind of…read morebunks or cabins or something like that. I hardly saw the lake. It is nicely kept. The Black Mesa Nature Preserve is within the park limits. The Black Mesa Summit is the highest point in Oklahoma and there is a 4 or 5 mile trail to a marker at the summit. There is a 600 foot elevation gain and some very rocky places in the trail. You can see Kansas, Colorado, Texas and New Mexico from the summit. Start early and have water and a hat. Follow the signs from the park. Website address http://www.nature.org/ourinitiatives/regions/northamerica/unitedstates/oklahoma/placesweprotect/black-mesa-preserve.xml

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.

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.

What a beautiful drive coming up to this volcano! Unfortunately, there was a crazy amount of bugs…read moreflying around, so we didn't really get to enjoy the scenery and the outlook, but that's not their fault. Since I actually didn't even get to hike the volcano, I wanted to mention how fantastic the lovely lady was in the vistor center. I'm sorry that I do not remember her name, but she was such a nice person. She mentioned that her husband also used to work at a national or state park, and she swore my son in as a junior ranger, and just made the whole experience feel so wholesome and wonderful. She even swore me as an adult and made my junior ranger dreams come true! Even though I don't remember her name, I want to give her her flowers because she just elevated our experience so much! Thank you to her, and to all of our park employees who go above and beyond to give us a great experience!

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

No grass or shade (there are a couple of berths with nice trees/shade), just dark gravel cover…read more Looks like a small KOA but no trees. HOWEVER, if you're passing through and need to use an camper/RV berth with bathroom and shower, this is 10 stars out of 5 (yes, I said that exaggerated). Pleasant host (interactions were all good, response time not immediate, but relatively prompt). If you have an RV and popup camper and don't need a picnic table, grill or cover, AND you need a shower and bathroom, this place is the absolute CLEANEST bathroom and shower I've seen in a RV park.

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.

On my way to Tucumcari by way of Las Vegas, New Mexico, I was curious about Conchas Lake State…read morePark. My dog and I stopped at a day use area to check out the Conchas Dam. It was fascinating to me, but I am sure my dog was wondering why it was scorching out on that August 2, 2016. We had been in Angel Fire where it was much cooler. Lol. I drove over to the first Visitor Center area. Then driving back over the dam some guy with a boat was tailgating us so I pulled over back into the day use area. What a jackwagon. The lake was a bit low, but there were several RV campers and a few boats out fishing. No entry fee that day. Not sure I would ever return, yet, I am glad I got to see it.

I've been coming to Conchas Lake since I was a kid. We have a house here, but there are lots of…read morecampsites located around the lake. The busiest weekend is July 4th, otherwise it's a fairly quiet lake. They have various events throughout July 4th weekend, such as a parade, glow and the dark golf, a picnic, etc. It's quite fun! The fishing is great at the lake, and the water is high.

I flew from San Francisco to Albuquerque then drove from Albuquerque to Trinidad Lake State Park…read more That's how much I wanted to see this place. I came for the KT boundary and it did not disappoint. Use the long canyon trail entrance. There is a very convenient parking lot 0.25 miles from the KT boundary exposures. In fact, the entire Cliff face has KT boundary exposures. There are even exposures on county road 18.3 before you enter the park. The park scenery is beautiful. It would be great for mountain biking or even some relatively simple bicycle riding. If I lived in this area this would be one of my favorite Hangouts. Don't forget to bring $9 in cash. To pay for parking and park entrance you deposit $9 in cash in an envelope then drop it in a slot.

Great Lake with camping spots and Beautiful views. A little on the windy side. The lake is long so…read moregood for wakeboarding or tubing. Bathrooms are clean and have lots of toilet paper! South shore camping is known to have more nature. There was a mountain lion spotted in the area before our arrival. There are critters so make sure food is secure when you leave the site for the day. Not good if you want your dog off leash. Even well behaved dogs, they are very strict.