Bosque Birdwatchers RV Park

Ken Bennett

2024-01

Great small campground just a couple of miles from the Bosque del Apache NWR. Flat gravel parking lot with hookups, clean bathroom and shower, plenty of hot water. Billy the owner is great and we enjoyed talking with him.If you're there for birds, you won't be the only one driving out an hour before dawn -- lots of folks staying here are doing the same thing. The wildlife refuge was terrific for cranes, swans, and various puddle and bay ducks.

Gypsy Chronicles

2023-08

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Sarah Ellers

2023-09

Out of the way place. Very quiet, but there is a train. Owner is super cool. Nearest atm or decent store is in Socorro. We have been here a month enjoyed our stay.Walkability: Wildlife refuge next door. I walk all over the property.Noteworthy details: Its a nice simple place. Owner is the nicest guy. Hot in summer. Only 2 other quests all friendly. We had a nice relaxing month. He placed us under the tree.

Michael “Gator's View” Telgheder

2023-05

If you enjoy bird watching and photography this is the place. Motorcoach facilities are basic full hookups on a gravel lot ...no frills. Close to expressway, but far enough away not to hear the traffic noise

JESSICA BACHICHA

2022-05

We loved it. It was quiet and Billy was the nicest guys ever. The bathrooms were clean but since there were full hookups at each site we only checked them out. We loved seeing the quail and other birds everymorning and every evening. No bangs and whistles like swimming pools or the such but nice and quiet able to enjoy nature. Will definitely go there again

Dave Umbarger

2022-05

Borders the Wildlife Refuge and owned by Gambles Quail that are all over the park. Spacious gravel sites with a very accommodating owner. We had two dogs and had lots of room to get them out. We stayed 4 nights and yes there’s trains,1 or 2 a night, but no road traffic and very quiet otherwise. We didn’t use the restroom but they appeared clean with one small shower. You can’t beet the location for access to the Refuge. As I said lots of quail, roadrunner, curved bill thrasher and several other species in the campground.

Charlie Kilgore

2022-05

Great place to stay when you need red chili. Bill was very helpful and wants to help you through out your stay. Fun guy to visit with. He even hopped in the truck with me to show me all the chili fields around the area. Will definitely stay here whenever we come for chili again.Make sure if you come, go drive thru the San Lorenzo Canyon. Beautiful!

Andrew J Group

2022-05

Fact first then opinion. This spot is very close to the national wildlife area. Very basic gravel sites. Few rigs in late Sept. 2021 so quiet. The trains are all night long. Depending on who you ask, 6 to 11 or 12 each night. The wildlife area was closed and uncared for. Owner seems to be very honest and friendly. Opinion. OK for a night or two. We stayed 2 nights in late Sept. 2021. The trains kept me awake most of the night. We were in the very most outer site next to the ranch so the cows in the early morning calling for their calf's finished what the trains started. No sleep. And then..... the field mouse who found it's way in, that we didn't discover for two nights. It tore up our entire pantry. After the destruction it had to be whacked. I would not stay again.

Glenn Ford

2023-05

If you enjoy dark skies, trains AND BIRDS galore this a must stay. Oh yes, good food in San Antonio, NM!Nearby activities: Bosque del Apache Wildlife Refuge 👍

Ariana Saraha & Flight Behavior

2022-05

Sweet little RV park super close to the Bosque. Clean restrooms and showers (after two days of boondocking, that’s what I mostly came for!). The owner Billy is a sweet guy with fun stories if you have the time to slow down and hang out.It is near some train tracks, but I’m quite used to that sound, so I’m not going to deduct a star for somebody else’s problem. 😜 I slept great.I can’t address the hookups, as I didn’t need them. But the other people here seem happy and content.

Land Shark

2024-02

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Nancy Barrett

2018-05

Small park, all gravel pull through sites, a mix of 30 and 50 amp. The gateway into the park is a little on the narrow side, once into the park it is easier to navigate. Check in was fast and friendly. There was a little mix up on our site - we were told to take site 11 but there was already someone in that spot, but it all worked out. We were in Site 15 gravel, level and full hook-ups. No problems with the hook-ups. Plenty long enough for our 37' Class A, tow-dolly and parking the car. Sites are nice and wide. The park is quiet but there is a train across the street that runs all night long and is very loud. There is no laundry or WiFi. Plenty of places to walk the dog and even spots to run off lead. We stayed October 25-27,2017 and paid $27.50 a night with no discount.

Maggie Kielpinski

2022-05

You can't get closer to Bosque del Apache. Spacious sites, specially under the beautiful Mulberry tree. A laid back spot with full hookups, great views and good people. The best burgers can be had at the Buckhorn in San Antonio.

mikeotherson

2023-05

Great campground! The amenities are perfect for the size of the location. The owner is a great guy who's very responsible. Very close to the Bosque Del Apache refuge.

David Moore

2020-05

Simple gravel lot with water and electric hookups.Very friendly and helpful owner.$30 per night.Safe spot for the night next to wildlife refuge. Sandhill cranes were everywhere when we were here. Passing freight trains are kinda loud, but otherwise peaceful.

Lyle Montgomery

2013-05

This is a very basic RV park which worked out great for us while traveling on I-25. We just needed a safe, quiet place with hookups for one night. Owner was very friendly and helpful. Cost $22. Please note that it is 3 miles south on Road 1 (not 0.8 miles as indicated on Google maps). It is a gravel lot between some cow pastures. There is a nearby train track but we only heard one train pass during the evening. We did not use the bathrooms, so cant say what they are like. Would stay here again.

As df

2022-05

Basic gravel site, full hookups, pull through. Owner Bill is a fine friendly most helpful gentleman and we enjoyed our blessedly quiet stay and chats with him. Yes theres night train but youre not next to highway like 98 percent of other sites.

Valerie Kirkpatrick

2020-05

Thank you Bill for a great peaceful night. This place was an awesome stop for our family. Absolutely beautiful with abundant wildlife especially birds! Bill was very kind, generous & informative. If you're looking for a quiet off the beaten path park with fhu this is a must see. THANK YOU BILL!

Erika Novich

2023-05

Great place, very accomadating and friendly owner.Very close to Bosque Del Apache .Loved it. Nice open spaces.. Mountain views. Saw lots of quail in park.

Laura A. H. Elliott

2021-05

My husband and I are on a cross-country trip and Billy’s hospitality was fantastic. The park was quiet and even when we arrived very late, Billy saw to it that we were settled in. What a wonderful place for stargazing and getting back to nature. Will stay there again.

Greg Griffin

2021-05

Great owner, quiet place, right next to the famous Bosque del Apache wildlife refuge. Owner keeping the place uncrowded and natural. Nice view of nature all around. This isn't a posh resort. Rustic, natural, basic....perfect for those that want to feel like they are camping (but with amentities)

sue dunbar

2018-05

We stayed here while visiting Bosque del Apache and were very pleased. Full hookups and gravel, level sites. Quiet and peaceful with beautiful views of the mts. The owner stopped by to check and make sure we were comfortable. Basic park but served our purpose very well. Highly recommend if you are visiting BDA.

Billie Jean Mason

2020-05

ITS OPEN AGAIN!!!!!! What a wonderful experience we had at the RV park. The pwner Bill is a Very generous and kind man that likes to converse. He made the experience even more enjoyable. The park was very dog friendly and a great place to unhook to explore the VLA, Saccuro (Mineral Museum), and the Bird Park. Ths local resturant Owl Bar and Cafe are known for their chili cheese burger. Not for their steaks, not recommended.

Lorraine Lanning

2020-05

Great place to stay while visiting Bosque del Apache Wildlife Refuge. Quiet, only 5 miles from visitor's center. $35/night for full hookups & 50amp.

MC Richards

2017-05

Stayed in the summer. Was a very quiet rv park. Bathrooms very clean and level ground for your rv. The one tree was great shade!!! Great eateries in San Antonio only 3 miles away. Refuge only 3 miles south.

Melissa Abdo

2023-05

I came in super late at night and the owner Mr Bill was so kind to us alls i had is a time and so we only needed 30 ample electricity any charge just 20 bucks a night the man is so sweet and kind and helpful if anybody is looking for an rv spot or a camping spot I wouldn't go anywhere else in the area period.Back again here in December again Mr Bill is still the nicest man you'll ever meet the spot was nice and clean and quiet beautiful birds and wildlife all around bathroom always clean shower working 24/7 very nice beautiful Campground wouldn't stay at any other place in that area for sure if I could rate it more than five stars I would thanks for everything Mr Bill

Wayne Whiteside

2021-05

Very quite spot, nice and level sites. The owner is onsite and kept an eye on things. Nice and simple. Basque del Apache wildlife refuge was just minutes down the road.

jesse zimmer

2016-05

Safe, Clean, Level spots, full hook ups, great location for going to Bosque del Apache. Not many frills past that but if you are in the area most likely that's all you want.

Michael S

2017-05

Hello, I'd like to say this park is open and just as nice as its always been. Rates are great and you can't be any closer to refuge. Billy's knows his birds and the local history.

Greg Lopez

2021-05

This RV park has power and water it's in a very good area next to the Bosque del Apache Wildlife Refuge nice and quiet here very nice owner pet friendly I just love it here the only thing you might want to be careful for is is this pesky skunk this relentless skunk damn thing sprayed my dog my dog and damn near sprayed me I had never smelled skunk before and let me tell you oh my gosh it is intensely powerful and overwhelming yeah so be careful with the skunk