El Morro Campground
El Morro National Monument
Write a Review Hwy 53 Ramah, NM 87321 505-783-4226 Official WebsiteGPS: 35.0368, -108.3378
Overview of El Morro Campground
El Morro Campground offers 9 primitive campsites, there are no RV hookups. The maximum vehicle length for RV's is 27 feet. The campground has a limit of 14 days per calendar year.
Last Price Paid: $0
Reported by george on 6/19/2023
Longest RV Reported: 27 feet (Travel Trailer)
Reported by HagePhoto on 5/13/2019
Number of Sites 9
Pad Type gravel
Elevation 7,152 ft / 2,179 m
Max Stay 14
Max Length 27 ft
Tent Camping Yes
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To ask questions of the owner or manager please contact the campground directly. 505- 783-4226
LarryAndSueA asked on 2/15/2021
Does anyone know if the ADA campsites at El Morro Campground will accommodate a 32' motorhome?
Reviews of El Morro Campground 17 people have reviewed this location.
“Tiny Little Campground at El Morro”
Reviewed 5/13/2019
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
RV Length: | 27' (Travel Trailer) |
Squeezed in here for a night (literally). Sites are very small and more suited to travel vans or small trailers. Water was turned off due to freezing temps. Outhouses on site. Views out our windows were excellent.
HagePhoto would stay here again
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“Peaceful stop”
Reviewed 6/17/2018
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
RV Length: | 25' |
This is a perfect little (FREE) stop on your way to or from ABQ. Peaceful campground right within the National Monument which has several great trails for exploring. We loved it here!
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“Beautiful, clean, convenient”
Reviewed 1/3/2018
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Site Number: | 4 |
RV Length: | 16' (Travel Trailer) |
Great little campground, well maintained and clean. Lots of tree cover, so choose your site wisely if you need sun for solar charging. I wouldn't bring a big rig here (stated max is 27 feet, I think that's pushing it), but it's a charming spot to enjoy El Morro. The National Monument is fantastic - hike up to the top and enjoy the ... more
Great little campground, well maintained and clean. Lots of tree cover, so choose your site wisely if you need sun for solar charging. I wouldn't bring a big rig here (stated max is 27 feet, I think that's pushing it), but it's a charming spot to enjoy El Morro. The National Monument is fantastic - hike up to the top and enjoy the rock scramble, the views and the history. The visitor center has a great book selection and very friendly staff. Worth a visit for sure. We shared it with one or two tent campers in early January. No cell service, although we got a great signal at the top of El Morro!
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“very nice free campground not often offered by NPS”
Reviewed 12/24/2017
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Site Number: | ? |
We stayed on 10-31-16, a Monday. No trick or treaters in sight. Only 1 other camper. Nice amenities as described by others but water already off for the season. Interesting hiking from visitor's cnt past yr's old grafitti & if you take upper trail extension, past Anasazi ruins & great views. Left after only 1 day as we'd traveled from... more
We stayed on 10-31-16, a Monday. No trick or treaters in sight. Only 1 other camper. Nice amenities as described by others but water already off for the season. Interesting hiking from visitor's cnt past yr's old grafitti & if you take upper trail extension, past Anasazi ruins & great views. Left after only 1 day as we'd traveled from NE the long way &could almost smell our AZ destination
GKLARS would stay here again
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“Quiet little campground near El Morro Monument”
Reviewed 5/16/2017
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 2 |
Site Number: | 9 |
Tent camped here for 2 nights; when I arrived on Sunday the campground was almost full but by Monday most sites were vacant. Nice place esp. since there is no charge. This time of year (May) was windy. The campsites are large compared to other places and the tent pads are gravel which is a nice change. There was no water and NPS sa... more
Tent camped here for 2 nights; when I arrived on Sunday the campground was almost full but by Monday most sites were vacant. Nice place esp. since there is no charge.
This time of year (May) was windy. The campsites are large compared to other places and the tent pads are gravel which is a nice change. There was no water and NPS said they hadn't turned it on yet due to weather. It is very close to the Monument and not many cars on the highway. Just make sure you bring water. Bathrooms were O.K.
ellen would stay here again
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“Very nice small campground, removed from the traffic of the El Morro Monument on a private loop”
Reviewed 9/14/2016
Nightly rate: | $5 |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Site Number: | ? |
I am sorry I did not take more pictures of the camping area. I found that it was clean and there were only two campers in the campsite so we each had plenty of room. The Elk bugled in the evening and early morning and it was a beautiful sunset and sunrise. Being the week before Labor Day the weather was beautiful, with rain showers on ... more
I am sorry I did not take more pictures of the camping area. I found that it was clean and there were only two campers in the campsite so we each had plenty of room. The Elk bugled in the evening and early morning and it was a beautiful sunset and sunrise. Being the week before Labor Day the weather was beautiful, with rain showers on and off. Lots of beautiful clouds and tons and tons of wild flowers blooming. I will definitely stay here again and bring my wife along so she can enjoy the camp and monument. Lots of history in this park.
The other camper had a pretty large trailer and he made it into a spot alright but 27ft is about all they suggest. I am sure in the peak season the nine sites would go fast. Oh and they had one handicap spot that looked like a person with disabilities would sure appreciate, real big and close to the rest rooms.
Wild Bill would stay here again
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“Nice little free campground.”
Reviewed 3/20/2015
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 3 |
Site Number: | 6 |
RV Length: | 20' |
Nice little place, quiet while I was there, though I hear it can get crowded over the summer. Each site has a tent pad, picnic table, and fire ring. There isn't room for a big rig but a small one would fit nicely at most of the spots. The pit toilet was clean, there's trash and recycling available, though the water was turned off for t... more
Nice little place, quiet while I was there, though I hear it can get crowded over the summer. Each site has a tent pad, picnic table, and fire ring. There isn't room for a big rig but a small one would fit nicely at most of the spots. The pit toilet was clean, there's trash and recycling available, though the water was turned off for the winter -- you can fill jugs at the visitor center, though.
It tends to be a little on the breezy side which is probably nice when it's warmer. The staff is friendly and will check in to see how you're doing if you're outside. There are a couple of nice hikes available from the Visitor Center, which is about a mile from the campsite. I would definitely stay there again.
VagabondTabby would stay here again
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Amenities
Hookups
- dry camping
Recreation
- picnic area
- recreation trail
Site Amenities
- fire ring
- picnic table
- pull thru
Facilities
- ADA Accessible
- recycle
- restrooms: vault
- trash
- water available
Pets
- pets
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