Las Vegas New Mexico KOA

I made my reservation on line. I arrived, and went to the office. The person there was VERY polite and helpful. I was taken to my site, and was setup in very little time.

This park has more amenities than I had time or desire to take advantage of on this trip. The views here were very nice. I wouldn't mined spending more time here if I had the opportunity. But I just needed an overnight stay. The price paid was steeper than some I've paid on this trip. But I chose to spend the money for the convenience.

Friendly owner and staff. Clean grounds. Bathroom was clean but needs updating. New owners are working to update things and were nice helpful with our needs. There had been snow and so as it got cooler as it got darker there was a lot of ice. It would have been helpful for driving in as well as walking around if the gravel road and site was plowed/cleared more and salted. We had to ask them to come salt outside our camper because it got very icy right outside our door and walking out of our site. They happily came and did it right away. We also asked for some firewood which they brought right to our site it was $5 and they gave us a starter someone in the area makes with wood shavings, other kindling and wax. Even after clearing the little bit of snow out of our fire pit the wood seemed like it was still a bit wet, the fire had a hard time staying lit.
Not many people were out and about there were a few people who rented on a monthly basis but most people seemed to come in just for the night. Although there were many open sites they had a handful available for anyone who showed up after hours. The site was very quiet except for a bit of highway traffic. We could hear when big rigs went by. We only heard a train go by once and it was in the late morning and was pretty quiet. I don’t know that we would stay here again on purpose but if we needed a place to stop over it’s a good spot with easy highway access but nicer than a cheaper off the highway rvpark.

We wanted to explore the town of Las Vegas, and there were few choices so we landed here. With that said, this place is OK. The lower sites (1 through 7) are the most level, head-in sites and are on gravel. Water main had leaked at the site we were on and the water pressure is not great. The hillside sites are challenging after heavy rains, so be advised. However the view for us out of our Airstream was much nicer than on the lower sites. Bathrooms are clean, if old. People running it are very friendly and willing to make things work. Be advised this is between I-25 and the train tracks, so it's not going to be idyllically quiet but it is very convenient to the town. The view of the piñon pines is great and the hillside view is typically New Mexico - red dirt, pines, grasses and immense blue sky.

Bottom sites were gravel and level. Water pipe broke and we were without water for part of a day. This is older park with pool but it rained everyday so didn’t use it. Water pressure is low so you don’t need a gauge. It has a dog park but had to wade through weeds to get there and trash bin for dog bags was full to brim. Told guy and he told us it wasn’t his job. WiFi sketchy at best.

Awkward way to exit park for big rigs. Couldn’t male the turn without going into ditch or take water line out. Had to back down hill and leave through empty sites.

This is a nice campground with a very pretty view and friendly staff. The bathrooms and laundry room were clean and our site was level. We stayed here on our way Northwest to catch up on laundry but found that we another day to explore the area. Las Vegas is a nice little town with a free Rough Rider museum that was interesting.

Fort Union National Monument is a close drive and worth a visit. The Sante' Fe National Forest is a breathtaking drive with great views.

This KOA is conveniently located right off I-25, but far away enough that you don't hear it. The gravel and dirt can be a little bothersome after rain or snow which we experienced, but everything worked and the folks were very helpful. There is vegetation and trees.

Our favorite thing about this stop was that it introduced to Las Vegas, New Mexico. A great little town with a lot character and history especially in the old-town historic district.