Pilar Campground
Orilla Verde Recreation Area
Write a Review NM-570 Carson, NM 87517 575-586-1150 575-758-8851 Official WebsiteGPS: 36.286, -105.7867
Overview of Pilar Campground
Last Price Paid: $7
Reported by Bluebeard on 4/22/2022
Longest RV Reported: 40 feet (Class A)
Reported by Yrose on 8/6/2019
Number of Sites 12
Elevation 6,036 ft / 1,839 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes
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Streamrunner asked on 3/8/2022
Where is the closest dump station for black water? Thanks!
Reviews of Pilar Campground 11 people have reviewed this location.
“Quiet and not crowded ”
Reviewed 4/22/2022
| Nightly rate: | $7 |
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| Days stayed: | 5 |
| Site Number: | 8 |
| RV Length: | 31' (Travel Trailer) |
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Campground was not crowded the five days we were there. Camp host was present but did not engage with anyone. Easy access. Great location for visiting Taos and other places on the Enchanted Circle. Layout strange. Naturally want to drive through camp sites instead of following the access road. Water and electric but no dump station. We... more
Campground was not crowded the five days we were there. Camp host was present but did not engage with anyone. Easy access. Great location for visiting Taos and other places on the Enchanted Circle. Layout strange. Naturally want to drive through camp sites instead of following the access road. Water and electric but no dump station. We used a free dump at White Rock Visitors Center because it was on our route.
Bluebeard would stay here again
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“Nice”
Reviewed 10/11/2021
| Nightly rate: | $15 |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
| Site Number: | 4 |
| RV Length: | 37' (Fifth Wheel) |
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Beautiful campground with water and electric. Nice restroom, nice clean and fairly level sites. Across the street from the Rio Grande, about 15 minutes from Taos.
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Wheel Estate RV Inspections would stay here again
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“Quiet Campground close to Taos”
Reviewed 8/3/2021
| Nightly rate: | $15 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 5 |
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We stayed in this campground for 3 nights in early July. The campground was clean, quiet and peaceful. We enjoyed our time in Rio Grande Del Norte National Monument, partook in river activities and hikes and liked the proximity to Taos. There is absolutely no cell service. Needed to drive 20 minutes out of the canyon to get ser... more
We stayed in this campground for 3 nights in early July. The campground was clean, quiet and peaceful. We enjoyed our time in Rio Grande Del Norte National Monument, partook in river activities and hikes and liked the proximity to Taos.
There is absolutely no cell service. Needed to drive 20 minutes out of the canyon to get service.
Looking forward to coming back.
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Dani would stay here again
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“Closed! ”
Reviewed 8/10/2020
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 0 |
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We tried to camp here but every campsite on this road is currently closed. It looked nice though.
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SnitchSocks would stay here again
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“Love the Gorge”
Reviewed 8/6/2019
| Nightly rate: | $7 |
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| Days stayed: | 8 |
| Site Number: | 6 |
| RV Length: | 40' (Class A) |
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Easy access though road is narrow. We disconnected our toad at the Gorge visitors center. There are at least 4 spots that a 40' coach could get in. Water and electric, picnic table, fire pit, and bbq pits. Clean restrooms. Showers at the next campground $1.00 for 4 minutes. 15 minutes from Taos. The end of the road does connect to anot... more
Easy access though road is narrow. We disconnected our toad at the Gorge visitors center. There are at least 4 spots that a 40' coach could get in. Water and electric, picnic table, fire pit, and bbq pits. Clean restrooms. Showers at the next campground $1.00 for 4 minutes. 15 minutes from Taos. The end of the road does connect to another but is a Jeep trail, steep and rocky. Can be done slowly in summer with a regular car.
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Yrose would stay here again
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“Great value in a good campground ”
Reviewed 5/15/2019
| Nightly rate: | $15 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 5 |
| RV Length: | 19' (Travel Trailer) |
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Pilar Campground is a small BLM run campground with 9 water & electric RV sites in Rio Grande del Norte National Monument, a 30 minute ride to downtown Taos. Almost all the sites are pull-through off the main loop. We enjoyed the desert views from our site as well as the natural setting vs an RV park in Taos. The campground is overg... more
Pilar Campground is a small BLM run campground with 9 water & electric RV sites in Rio Grande del Norte National Monument, a 30 minute ride to downtown Taos. Almost all the sites are pull-through off the main loop.
We enjoyed the desert views from our site as well as the natural setting vs an RV park in Taos. The campground is overgrown, and without the water and electric hookups wouldn’t be anything special, it’s a great value in a good campground.
There are flush toilets and a sink for washing dishes, both were kept very clean.
The La Senda Del Medio Trail starts at Pilar Campground and is good for a short dog walk the first half mile until Rio Bravo Campground, after that it’s pretty rough and overgrown. The La Vista Verde trail is an Easy, dog-friendly 1.25 mile hike further into the Monument with a beautiful view of the Gorge at the end, we loved it.
We had no AT&T or Verizon signal during our stay.
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airstream_chicago would stay here again
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“Nearly Excellent”
Reviewed 10/3/2018
| Nightly rate: | $15 |
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| Days stayed: | 5 |
| Site Number: | 5 |
| RV Length: | 36' |
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I think there were 12 RV sites with water and electricity. No sewer. 3 tent sites. Clean women's restroom (1 person at a time) and a sink between the men's and women's bathrooms to wash dishes. No shower. All RV sites are pull through. The Rio Grande is across the street through a narrow path. Good if you want to sit on the bank and fi... more
I think there were 12 RV sites with water and electricity. No sewer. 3 tent sites. Clean women's restroom (1 person at a time) and a sink between the men's and women's bathrooms to wash dishes. No shower. All RV sites are pull through. The Rio Grande is across the street through a narrow path. Good if you want to sit on the bank and fish only.. posted no boat launch. The campground down the road on the left has a boat launch and lots of access to the river.
We have Verizon 4g but no bars. I could send and receive text but my husband could not.
Didn't see much of the camp host. Looks as though they have lived there awhile.
People are lax on tidying their site and picking up after their dogs. I have 2 big dogs so I am not anti dog...just wish people would pick up the poo. On that note, no doggie pick up bags are provided. Bring your own please.
There is glass, aluminum, and plastic recycling.
wlkswdgs would stay here again
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“Best 5 days of peaceful beauty!”
Reviewed 8/18/2018
| Nightly rate: | $7 |
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| Days stayed: | 5 |
| Site Number: | 3 |
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This campground was easy to get our 40’ Class A in and out of. Sites were spacious with fire ring, table, water & elec.Beautiful views of the Rockies & the Rio Grande River across the road. There is a nice hike that starts in the campground and takes you along the mountain and past the rest of the campgrounds. BTW, Rio Bravo campground... more
This campground was easy to get our 40’ Class A in and out of. Sites were spacious with fire ring, table, water & elec.Beautiful views of the Rockies & the Rio Grande River across the road. There is a nice hike that starts in the campground and takes you along the mountain and past the rest of the campgrounds. BTW, Rio Bravo campground <1 mi down the road also has a few spots with water/elec that can also accommodate a large Class A. We would walk there each morning to watch the beaver swim in the river. Location was perfect for easy trips to Los Alamos, Taos, Rio Grande Gorge Bridge, Earthship Biotecture. But, best of all was the beautiful, quiet and off the grid camping.
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Sally would stay here again
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“Beautiful with great access”
Reviewed 1/9/2018
| Nightly rate: | $15 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 8 |
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Stayed up here hoping to do some hiking. There’s a hike right off the campground linking the 4 others in the area. Electric/water hook ups only $15/night. Restrooms were very clean and heated. Gorgeous views with Rio Grande across the road. Here during offseason so it was pretty deserted. I’d recommend and stay here again. No workable ... more
Stayed up here hoping to do some hiking. There’s a hike right off the campground linking the 4 others in the area. Electric/water hook ups only $15/night. Restrooms were very clean and heated. Gorgeous views with Rio Grande across the road. Here during offseason so it was pretty deserted. I’d recommend and stay here again. No workable cell service.
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“Inside the Rio Grande Gorge and right along the river”
Reviewed 6/1/2017
| Nightly rate: | $7 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | Pilar Campground |
| RV Length: | 23' |
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Pilar Campground was the first of a string of campgrounds along the river-side access road. Maybe not our favorite but a great place to stay anyway, and it was the last spot available in the whole area right before Memorial Day. A few miles South of Taos, turn right on Highway 570 into the National Monument area and the Pilar Campgroun... more
Pilar Campground was the first of a string of campgrounds along the river-side access road. Maybe not our favorite but a great place to stay anyway, and it was the last spot available in the whole area right before Memorial Day. A few miles South of Taos, turn right on Highway 570 into the National Monument area and the Pilar Campground is about one mile away. The problem was dust as the campground loop is not paved and every car driving by was raising a cloud of dust. At least we were somewhat upwind in our spot (furthest south of this campground) and that helped a lot.
Campgrounds in the area have clean restrooms without showers and our site had electric and water hookups.
A noteworthy event, we were hit by a dust devil twister. Thank god, our awning was mostly retracted and it was not damaged but the RV next to us had theirs just blown away. After just a few seconds everything was covered with dust.
All of the Orilla Verde campgrounds are set just off the highway and there is quite a bit of traffic during the day. In the evening things quiet down and overall it was not really a problem.
We rode out bikes to Taos Junctions (about 10 miles round-trip) and walked the trails. Picuris Trail was most interesting, from Taos Junctions at the bottom of the gorge to the top of the rim and you will have your breath taken away by the amazing sights. A special treat: we were surprised to see an Indian petroglyph carved on a rock right by the trail. We did not put our kayak in the water and I will long regret it, but the level was high and I am more of a lake boater!
Overall a great experience and fondest memories!
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Wine&Tea Wanderers would stay here again
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Amenities
Hookups
- 50 Amp
- 30 Amp
- 20 Amp
- water
- dry camping
- Partial Hookups
Recreation
- boat ramp
- fishing
- picnic area
- water access
Site Amenities
- big rig
- fire ring
- picnic table
- pull thru
Facilities
- restrooms: flush
- trash
- water available
Pets
- pets
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