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Bosque Birdwatchers RV Park
RV Park
Write a Review 1481 NM-1 San Antonio, NM 87801 575-517-6841 Official WebsiteGPS: 33.8731, -106.8734
Overview of Bosque Birdwatchers RV Park
Last Price Paid: $35
Reported by Peakbagger-one on 10/9/2023
Longest RV Reported: 35 feet (Class A)
Reported by Wayne and Chris on 4/9/2021
Weekly Rate Yes
Number of Sites 35
Pad Type gravel
Reservations yes
Elevation 4,527 ft / 1,379 m
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Bosque Birdwatchers RV Park 11 people have reviewed this location.
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Last reported 10/14/2021
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“Barebones and noisy but conveniently located”
Reviewed 3/31/2024
| Days stayed: | 6 |
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| RV Length: | 30' (Travel Trailer) |
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Verizon and T-Mobile speeds were usable. No Starlink obstructions. When we called to make a reservation, they didn't take one and just said we'd do business when we got there. We were told to just pick a spot when we got there and someone would come around to collect payment. It seems to be a FCFS setup, at least right now - very o... more
Verizon and T-Mobile speeds were usable. No Starlink obstructions.
When we called to make a reservation, they didn't take one and just said we'd do business when we got there. We were told to just pick a spot when we got there and someone would come around to collect payment. It seems to be a FCFS setup, at least right now - very odd for a private park. Only cash or checks are accepted.
Basic gravel pads without significant shade. No issues with the electrical hookups or water. The sewer hookup was at a 45 degree angle that made it tricky to screw in.
The park is about 180 yards from active railroad tracks. We were woken up several times by train horns and getting jostled by vibrations. The earliest one was at about 4 or 5 am.
No laundry or any other amenities besides bathrooms.
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Verizon 4G
T-Mobile 4G
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“Base camp for exploring”
Reviewed 10/9/2023
| Nightly rate: | $35 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| RV Length: | 15' (Travel Trailer) |
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Large gravel lot with services. The shower and the bathroom are rather basic. Three or more trains roll by blowing their horns at all hours. Lots of country to explore in the area. Lincoln County to the east is Billy the Kid country. The Very Large Array astronomy site is to the west. The Bosque Apache Wildlife Reserve is next door.
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“Basic park with great views”
Reviewed 10/14/2021
| Nightly rate: | $35 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| RV Length: | 35' (Class A) |
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Don't be discouraged by initial impression when arriving. Basic park, 30 and 50 amp, FHU. All PT. Didn't use the restroom. Our ATT hot spot got 11mbps and TMobile phone had no problem. Great water pressure. I imagine it gets pretty full when the sandhill crane and snow geese arrive end of October. Beautiful view of surrounding mo... more
Don't be discouraged by initial impression when arriving. Basic park, 30 and 50 amp, FHU. All PT. Didn't use the restroom. Our ATT hot spot got 11mbps and TMobile phone had no problem. Great water pressure. I imagine it gets pretty full when the sandhill crane and snow geese arrive end of October. Beautiful view of surrounding mountains. Billy is helpful and a character. The wildlife refuge was a surprise. Very well outfitted and maintained. We saw lots of wildlife even though the cranes and geese hadn't arrived.
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Les would stay here again
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“Close to Bosque Del Apache Refuge”
Reviewed 10/11/2021
| Nightly rate: | $30 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 16 |
| RV Length: | 30' (Travel Trailer) |
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We stayed her Sept 29th and 30th. The sites are close. If it's full it will be crowed. Full hookups.Two hookups at each post so you will be close. No tables no WiFi phone works here. You should make reservations. If Billy is not there when you arrive find a place to park he will come by later. If you like train whistles you will love ... more
We stayed her Sept 29th and 30th. The sites are close. If it's full it will be crowed.
Full hookups.Two hookups at each post so you will be close. No tables no WiFi phone works here. You should make reservations. If Billy is not there when you arrive find a place to park he will come by later. If you like train whistles you will love this place.
Roy & Teresa would stay here again
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“Convenient to the Bosque Del Apache ”
Reviewed 5/25/2021
| Nightly rate: | $30 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | X |
| RV Length: | 24' (Travel Trailer) |
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Large gravel area with numerous sites. Full hookups. No wifi. Great for birdwatching. Eat at the Buckhorn or Owl Cafe. If owner isn’t there then just pick a site and he will come by later. A very low key operation. Quail and a kildeer bird occupy the lot 😁
JimW would stay here again
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“Closest place with hookups to Bosque Del Apache”
Reviewed 5/20/2021
| Nightly rate: | $35 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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Stayed December 5, 2020 - Decent, not fancy place with hookups close to the Visitor Center. Nice to have hookups in the winter. We woke up early and took our rig to watch the Cranes/Snow Geese at sunrise. Great to have your rig to stay warm and cook breakfast while the birds are getting active.
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T-Mobile 4G
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“Quiet, Friendly, Convenient for a Visit to Bosque del Apache”
Reviewed 4/9/2021
| Nightly rate: | $35 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| RV Length: | 35' (Class A) |
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A perfect, quiet spot to spend two and a half days visiting the wildlife refuge just minutes down the road. An older park but a level site, full hookups that worked just fine, a friendly host and plenty of wildlife to see made this a spot we'll gladly come back to.
Wayne and Chris would stay here again
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“You Must Come Stay With Billy When in the Area!”
Reviewed 10/10/2020
| Nightly rate: | $35 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
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We loved this simple little park just a few miles from the wildlife refuge. Very clean and good size gravel sites. FHUs w 30 and 50 amp. Looks like restrooms on site but we didn't use them. Nice and quiet with an occasional train which we love. No park WiFi, our ATT worked well. So wonderful to be greeted with a big smile from owner... more
We loved this simple little park just a few miles from the wildlife refuge. Very clean and good size gravel sites. FHUs w 30 and 50 amp. Looks like restrooms on site but we didn't use them. Nice and quiet with an occasional train which we love. No park WiFi, our ATT worked well.
So wonderful to be greeted with a big smile from owner Billy and to see him each day with that same good-hearted greeting. He had just finished roasting some green chilis and brought us a small bag. Sooo delicious. We felt very welcome and will always stay here when in the area.
New Mexico is strict about masks and Billy takes it seriously which we very much appreciate.
The Buckhorn in the little town has the best green chili cheeseburgers we've had - but be warned they're hot!
The Refuge is beautiful and large. Nice drive to the VLA.
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Jodee Gravel would stay here again
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“Very quiet and 5 miles from Bosque del Apache Wildlife Refuge”
Reviewed 1/15/2020
| Nightly rate: | $35 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| RV Length: | 33' (Travel Trailer) |
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We stayed one night to break up our drive home from Arizona & to visit the wildlife refuge. Bill was very nice and with only a few other folks, we had plenty of space. Canyon Towhees and quail running through the grounds, with Sandhill Cranes overhead, wonderful!
Easy to find, $35/night for full hookups & 50amp service.
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Lorraine would stay here again
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“Good news!”
Reviewed 11/16/2019
| Nightly rate: | $30 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 5 |
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The good news is the park has reopened after a year and a half’s closure. It’s rather basic for the price but it is convenient to Bosque del Apache and the thousands of seasonal birds wintering there. Nothing much has changed except the management. Same family, different generation. One negative, freight trains will wake you a couple t... more
The good news is the park has reopened after a year and a half’s closure. It’s rather basic for the price but it is convenient to Bosque del Apache and the thousands of seasonal birds wintering there. Nothing much has changed except the management. Same family, different generation. One negative, freight trains will wake you a couple times per night.
More good news! The Buckhorn Saloon has reopened. For those who crave New Mexico’s green chili cheeseburgers (like me), this is a “can’t miss” spot. My opinion; the best in the state.
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J43webb would stay here again
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“Closed”
Reviewed 1/14/2019
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 0 |
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Still closed
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“closed/ for sale”
Reviewed 2/23/2018
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 0 |
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I called on Feb 17th,2018 and the owner said he was closed and selling the place. I asked if he had any other suggestions and he referred me to places in T or C. We ended up staying just a few miles north of his place at his “uncle’s” place. It was fine and the owners were very friendly and helpful. Fairly tight quarters and no t... more
I called on Feb 17th,2018 and the owner said he was closed and selling the place.
I asked if he had any other suggestions and he referred me to places in T or C.
We ended up staying just a few miles north of his place at his “uncle’s” place.
It was fine and the owners were very friendly and helpful.
Fairly tight quarters and no trees but close to the Bosque. We called three days before, Jose took a reservation and we paid $20 cash for one night.
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noted 10/11/2019
Bosque Birdwatchers RV Park Is Open Again! "October 2019" Billy has reopened the park and awaits seeing old friends and meeting new ones.
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Amenities
Hookups
- 50 Amp
- 30 Amp
- 20 Amp
- water
- sewer
- Full Hookups
Site Amenities
- big rig
- fire ring
- picnic table
- pull thru
Facilities
- dump station
- firewood
- restrooms: flush
- trash
Pets
- pets
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