Santa Cruz Lake Recreation Area - Overlook Campground (BLM)

Public campground in Chimayo, NM

Santa Cruz Lake Recreation Area - Overlook Campground (BLM) allows pets. RV sites cost $9 a night.

Nightly: $9 a night
Monthly: Not stated: ask the park
Longest rig: Not checked yet
Pets: Allowed

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Stays and rates

Nightly rate: $9 a night
Weekly rate: Not published
Monthly stays: Not stated: ask the park
Electric on monthly stays: Not checked yet
Minimum stay: Not checked yet
Maximum stay: Not checked yet
Season: Not checked yet

Rates as published by the park, checked Nov 1, 2026. BLM camping fee for the 2026 season (page updated 2026-09-17): $9 per night, first come, exact change at the self-service pay station at the campground Confirm the current rate with the park.

Pets

Pets: Allowed
Breed restrictions: Not stated by the park
Pet fee: Not checked yet
Dog area: Not checked yet

On site

Tent sites: Not checked yet
Cabins: No
Wi-Fi: Not checked yet
Laundry: Not checked yet

In short

Small BLM campground on the escarpment above the south end of Santa Cruz Lake near Chimayo, with shelter-covered picnic sites, fire rings, one vault toilet and a trail down toward the lake. First come, first served for $9 a night; the BLM does not say how big a rig fits.

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Last checked: Nov 1, 2026

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The park

Santa Cruz Lake Recreation Area - Overlook Campground (BLM)
Chimayo, New Mexico

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