Level gravel, good hookups, easy parking, friendly hosts. Woke up to cows and sheep grazing yards away. There is a train track about 1,000 yards away but only heard 2 trains and really didn't bother us much. Would definitely stay there again.

Yes, it is small. Yes, the sites are close together, but the owner's hospitality and kindness is unique. The campsite is sandwiched between pasture land for surrounding farms. The neighbors moo and others crow. It's a treat. The campground is also very close the the Bosque del Apache. Because of the proximity there are a lot of birds t...moreYes, it is small. Yes, the sites are close together, but the owner's hospitality and kindness is unique. The campsite is sandwiched between pasture land for surrounding farms. The neighbors moo and others crow. It's a treat. The campground is also very close the the Bosque del Apache. Because of the proximity there are a lot of birds to be seen right at the campground. The bathroom was clean as the shower which cost extra, but since the nightly rate was so low it seemed no big issue.

The owners are super nice and accommodating. We camped here in our 45ft TH AND we had an extra vehicle. The owner was amazed that we could get it into our spot. The spots are small/narrow but you really don’t need much for overnight. We would return.

Small clean RV park, all level gravel, 20,30 and 50A full hookups. Owners very friendly & knowledgeable of area. 10 sites, owner puts guest away from of the RV’s when possible. Very clean with great water pressure and clean power. Owner very knowledgeable of area and nearby points of interest. Rest room on grounds, residential style sh...moreSmall clean RV park, all level gravel, 20,30 and 50A full hookups. Owners very friendly & knowledgeable of area. 10 sites, owner puts guest away from of the RV’s when possible. Very clean with great water pressure and clean power. Owner very knowledgeable of area and nearby points of interest. Rest room on grounds, residential style shower inside main building for $3 fee, and it is spotless. Two + acres of lunch green grass for dogs to run just behind RV parking area. The RV site is aboutt 8 miles south of Socorro and exactly 2.5 miles south (NM-1) of 4 way stop at flashing light in village of San Antonio (US 380 and NM 1, at Owl Cafe). CAUTION: Google and other apps will lead you astray! It is also just minutes north of Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Area.

This is a very tiny (10 sites) private RV park. Very close & convenient to the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge. The owners were so accommodating & friendly. I loved that they had hummingbird feeders out & they were swarming! They had a very nice bathroom (toilet only) out by the campsites. The only shower was inside the ...moreThis is a very tiny (10 sites) private RV park. Very close & convenient to the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge. The owners were so accommodating & friendly. I loved that they had hummingbird feeders out & they were swarming! They had a very nice bathroom (toilet only) out by the campsites. The only shower was inside the main building/gallery, but was $3.00 extra. It was nice! The best shower I’ve had camping ever! Like showering in someone’s home. If in the area again we would definitely come back.

Ten sites use up every available square foot. The neighbor’s awning flapped against our slide and there was certainly no way to tie our small dog up outside. The neighbor kids (permanent residents?) played loudly all the time throughout the parking lot and in between all the rigs. Owners were friendly enough but do not reside on-site. ...moreTen sites use up every available square foot. The neighbor’s awning flapped against our slide and there was certainly no way to tie our small dog up outside. The neighbor kids (permanent residents?) played loudly all the time throughout the parking lot and in between all the rigs. Owners were friendly enough but do not reside on-site. Will try the other park (closer to the NWR) next time.

Newer RV park near Bosque del Apache. Very clean grounds and bathroom. Utilities seem new. Owner extremely friendly, enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the Bosque. Verizon LTE 2 bars, but consistent and good quality.

Stayed one night to get a night off the road. Needed to get water and dump our tanks after a week on BLM land in the area. Wish they had showers.Small, intimate, and basics park but everything is on the newer side. Sites are very, very close. Owners are nice. Lots of birds around to look at and watch. Was given full hookup site...moreStayed one night to get a night off the road. Needed to get water and dump our tanks after a week on BLM land in the area. Wish they had showers.Small, intimate, and basics park but everything is on the newer side. Sites are very, very close. Owners are nice. Lots of birds around to look at and watch. Was given full hookup site (water still running in December) with a 50amp plug only but needed 30amp for our rig. Had my own converter for 50amp to 30amp so no issue there.7-8 sites, 2-3 filled with seasonal short term stays. Main reason we stopped here outside of the need to dump was they have a large — mostly fenced area — where our pup could run a few times during our stay. It’s a large field and was a huge upgrade from desert sand.Heard train once during our time and wasn’t bad. Road from the small town to the RV park was a bit bumpy.OK AT&T cell/internet service.

We had been boondocking for a couple months in western Colo and me NM when a huge freeze storm threatened.Our van is three seasons.So we skiddaddled south of Albuquerque.We were looking for a full hookups camp to hole up for a few nights with electricity to run our heaters.We ended up four nights and Jose the owner is a great g...moreWe had been boondocking for a couple months in western Colo and me NM when a huge freeze storm threatened.Our van is three seasons.So we skiddaddled south of Albuquerque.We were looking for a full hookups camp to hole up for a few nights with electricity to run our heaters.We ended up four nights and Jose the owner is a great guy!We spent the day after the storm at the bird sanctuary which is incredible.Bottom line?Nice clean hospitable inexpensive friendly and close to the park!Good Verizon too

It may be small but it is beautiful and the owners are genuinely friendly folks. Full of information and history regarding the area. Born and raised right next door.

Friendly couple that own and run this campground. They have a ton of information on the area here. Close to the town of Socorro. We were able to watch the sandhill cranes in the fields from our campsite. Be sure to go into Socorro and visit the mineral museum at New Mexico Tech. Also go to Mountainair and the Salinas Publeo.

So after almost getting stuck up the road I needed a new place to camp. Called here and they were so nice. They had a spot they could put me in for the night. When I arrived the Sir and Mam were so nice showing me my spot and helping me get set up. They keep a fire going which I think is a really nice touch. There’s a nice field you ca...moreSo after almost getting stuck up the road I needed a new place to camp. Called here and they were so nice. They had a spot they could put me in for the night. When I arrived the Sir and Mam were so nice showing me my spot and helping me get set up. They keep a fire going which I think is a really nice touch. There’s a nice field you can let the dogs run. I’m not an “RV Park” kinda guy, but this place is awesome. Pretty much everyone there is there to photograph the birds which is really cool if you’re a photographer. It was a very welcoming experience and I highly recommend stopping here.

Basic no frills site. 5 stars though because the owners are 4th generation locals, super kind, and offer lots of info on the area. They also have a gift shop and nice apartment on the property. Bosque Del Apache is just minutes away and there are several cranes right on the property. There are only 10 sites and they only take cash o...moreBasic no frills site. 5 stars though because the owners are 4th generation locals, super kind, and offer lots of info on the area. They also have a gift shop and nice apartment on the property. Bosque Del Apache is just minutes away and there are several cranes right on the property. There are only 10 sites and they only take cash or check. The Owl Bar and Cafe is close and serves a delicious green chile burger.

Great small campground close to Bosque Del Apache for crane watching. Owners were so accommodating for a walk in camper and made my visit just so comfortable. This will definitely be my go to place for future visits to the Bosque

Small town type place. Great owners. Not much around but Socorro is 10 miles north for shopping. We went to rock shop and old mine about 35 miles east of town to find Galena and Fluorite. There was a train every once in a while but not that bad.

No wifi and no credit card in this simple, family hold RV camp. The hosts are super friendly, including the dog ! They gave us plenty of info about the area, the New Mexico, and about an UFO crash (?) occurred here before the more known Roswell event. Sites are level with perfect FHU.

Greeted by the nicest couple. Enjoyed the stories, fire pit and the outdoor grill. Heated bathroom was a life saver. Can't wait to return.

... this is the place to go. The owner feeds cranes on his ground, which allows amazing observations of this majestic birds. Apart from that a pretty clean and well maintained ground for RVs of all sizes with full huck up. The owners and the small art shop are lovely. Restrooms are clean, one shower available for 3$ extra only during o...more... this is the place to go. The owner feeds cranes on his ground, which allows amazing observations of this majestic birds. Apart from that a pretty clean and well maintained ground for RVs of all sizes with full huck up. The owners and the small art shop are lovely. Restrooms are clean, one shower available for 3$ extra only during opening times of the shop. No WiFi, but whilst internet works well, I couldn’t make any phone calls. Apart from the fact, that freight trains might disturb you during the night, the ground is really quiet. As stated before, the location of the ground is not as stated in Campendium. The real location is about 1 mi south towards “Bosque del Apache”, which is just a couple of minutes in the south. Therefore the right place to visit that park.

First: Google has the wrong coordinates. Campendium's are closer, but still no cigar!The correct coordinates for the entrance from NM-1 are 33.88248°, - 106.87150°.History: Billy's Bosque Birdwatchers RV Park is closed and for sale. Billy's uncle, Jose and wife Renata built Chupadera Mountain View RV Park from scratch two years...moreFirst: Google has the wrong coordinates. Campendium's are closer, but still no cigar!The correct coordinates for the entrance from NM-1 are 33.88248°, - 106.87150°.History: Billy's Bosque Birdwatchers RV Park is closed and for sale. Billy's uncle, Jose and wife Renata built Chupadera Mountain View RV Park from scratch two years ago. It's 2/3 mile north of Billy's. It's basic, small, neat, clean, quiet and if you can score a site (despite the lack of a website it's very popular) you'll be pleased. It sits much further back from the highway and railroad tracks and is very peaceful. Jose and Renata are wonderful hosts and will make you feel very welcome.

Friendly owners, clean and modern facilities, basic necessities, great location for visiting Bosque del Apache NWR. Good Verizon cell service. No complaints. I would stay here again.

Good location to visit Bosque WR. The owners are very nice and there is small museum and gift shop in the office. Modern bathroom but no shower. My friend was able to take a shower as we paid the full price but didn't use the electricity. No OTA TV reception but would be clear for satellite.

Don't miss the Crane restaurant in San Antonio... just a few miles from the campground. We went there every day. Outstanding Mexican food. Very close to the Refuge... don't miss that either!No picnic tables or fire rings at sites. Train blows whistle very early in the morning which we found charming, but others might not....moreDon't miss the Crane restaurant in San Antonio... just a few miles from the campground. We went there every day. Outstanding Mexican food. Very close to the Refuge... don't miss that either!No picnic tables or fire rings at sites. Train blows whistle very early in the morning which we found charming, but others might not.We'll definitely be back to stay here again.

Very friendly and helpful owners. Fairly new and treeless. Shower inside their gallery and AirBnB building was good.Jose took our resevation over the phone and we paid him cash when we showed up at sunset.Google maps inaccurately led us north of San Antonio which Kose says often happens, but Chupadero is south of the town just no...moreVery friendly and helpful owners. Fairly new and treeless. Shower inside their gallery and AirBnB building was good.Jose took our resevation over the phone and we paid him cash when we showed up at sunset.Google maps inaccurately led us north of San Antonio which Kose says often happens, but Chupadero is south of the town just north of the Bosque. Being mid Feb there wete no cranes in the Bosque but thete was a flock in the Fields around Chupadero!

Good place for visiting El Bosque. Very friendly and helpful owners.

This is a new RV park with a total of ten hookup sites, though the owner mentioned they "squeezed in" a few extra RVs (dry camping) during the Sandhill Crane Festival in November. They have no website, but can be booked by e-mail or phone. As of this writing their Facebook group has the wrong GPS coordinates.There is a toilet and s...moreThis is a new RV park with a total of ten hookup sites, though the owner mentioned they "squeezed in" a few extra RVs (dry camping) during the Sandhill Crane Festival in November. They have no website, but can be booked by e-mail or phone. As of this writing their Facebook group has the wrong GPS coordinates.There is a toilet and sink in a small building onsite but no showers. All are very well maintained and clean. The main building onsite is a small gallery with local arts and crafts and the office for the owners. It also houses a nice bedroom with full bath that the owners rent for $85/night. There is a washer/dryer and kitchen just outside the room for rent, I believe the owners allow use of the washer/dryer for RV guests for a charge. There are two rows of sites, the first row accommodates larger rigs. The sites are fairly close together and have no picnic tables nor fire rings but there is a large fire ring behind the second row. To me, the owners are what make or break these small private parks and Chupadero's owners are a charming couple and bring the rating from what might have been 3 stars to 4 stars. Jose's family has a longtime connection to the area and Renate is originally from Germany. Jose starts a fire in the fire ring every evening.The location is perfect for those wanting to explore the beautiful Bosque del Apache Wildlife Refuge, and currently the closest to the refuge. The entrance to the park is about six miles away, but the ponds that the sandhill cranes and white geese converge in in the early mornings and late evenings are much closer. Don't miss the highly informative tours of the refuge offered by the volunteers.It is a hop to the tiny town of San Antonio, known for their famous green Chile cheeseburgers. I recommend The Owl Cafe. Not much else there but the more substantial town of Socorro is only about thirteen miles away.