Kiva RV Park & Horse Motel Good Sam Verified Campground

21 Old Highway 60 West, Bernardo, NM 87006

Good Sam Verified Campground
(11 reviews) 3.6 out of 5 stars from 11 reviews
Good Sam Rating
Good Sam Rating
Facility 7.5
Restrooms 8.5
Appeal 8.5
(11 reviews) 3.6 out of 5 stars from 11 reviews

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Near Belen and Socorro NM, you'll find this clean, friendly western park. Spacious and shaded pull thru sites will provide the comforts you desire & there are corrals and fresh water for your horses. Located on I-25 EXIT 175!

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Address

21 Old Highway 60 West
Bernardo, NM, 87006

Coordinates:
34.416230, -106.842940
Elevation:
4,800 ft (1,463 m)

Open all year

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Facility

Type: Campground
Partial Handicap Access
Laundry
Eco-friendly park
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Eco-friendly park
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Policies

Pets welcome
Tents Allowed
Folding Tent Campers Allowed
Road condition: Good
Road type: Gravel
Big rig sites

Tenting Sites

Overflow area
Covered area with picnic table
Dedicated Tenting Area
Total spaces: 35
Spaces available: 18
Seasonal Sites: 11
Site length: 60
Max length: 60
Gravel sites: 18
Pull-thru size: 28 x 60
Pull-thrus: 18
Room for slideouts: Yes
Shaded sites: Mostly
Number of full hookups: 18
Amps: 30 Amp/50 Amp
Max Amps: 50

Restrooms
Ice
Laundry
RV supplies
Laundry
RV supplies
Personal escort to site

Nature trails
Playground
Enclosed game room
Planned activities
Planned activities

(within 10 miles)

Hiking
Rock/mountain climbing
ATV riding
Mountain biking
Snow sports
Mountain biking
Snow sports

(within 20 miles)

Hunting season: Year-round

Military Discount

3.6 (11 reviews) 3.6363636363636 out of 5 stars from 11 reviews
Facility
4
Restroom
4
Appeal
4.1
What is being rated?
4 4 out of 5 stars 05/24/2020

We live in Albuquerque, but wanted to spend a day hiking the Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge. Kiva RV Park is just a 5 minute drive from the NWR, so we stayed there on a Friday night, so we could get up bright and early for our hiking the next day. The folks running the place were very friendly. Led us to our spot and made sure everything was okay for us. It's a fairly humble place...gravel roads and parking spots. No concrete to be seen. Each slot has a fairly wide planted area, but... Read More

We live in Albuquerque, but wanted to spend a day hiking the Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge. Kiva RV Park is just a 5 minute drive from the NWR, so we stayed there on a Friday night, so we could get up bright and early for our hiking the next day. The folks running the place were very friendly. Led us to our spot and made sure everything was okay for us. It's a fairly humble place...gravel roads and parking spots. No concrete to be seen. Each slot has a fairly wide planted area, but this is not patches of green lawn. They have mature native trees and shrubs that are well maintained. Plenty of big cottonwood trees provided shade. The place is clearly run on a low budget, but is well maintained and there is pride in the work here. When we visited, it appeared to be nearly full, and it felt like perhaps 50/50 mix between long-term residents and overnight (or nearly overnight) visitors. There is a large corral area for horses. We walked over to it but there were no horses there. There's a little dog park, a bathhouse and laundry. We didn't use any of those amenities, so I can't comment. I believe the laundry is listed as free. (This is not the case with the wifi, which was complex and had a fee.) I just used my hotspot from my Verizon service and because we had 4 bars, that worked just fine for streaming some Netflix that night. We really like the place. Lots of neighbors, but everyone was very friendly, and no late partying. A few kids. But really, it was all very pastoral and nice. We'd stay here again. Not all was perfect. Aside from the less-than-friendly wifi: 1) The sewer hookup is just an open pipe. No threads. A little stinky when you take the cover off. 2) It is almost literally right next to the interstate. There's no denying those traffic noise is real. We slept with no issues, but if traffic noise doesn't act like white noise for you...you might want to look somewhere else. We're lucky but I know this is a deal-breaker for some. They do offer a Good Sam discount of 10%, so with tax, we paid $34. Well worth it. Very nice stay.
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5 5 out of 5 stars 11/22/2019

Very nice people and clean. All sites are pull through :) Wish I had more time, the location was in the middle of too much to do.

5 5 out of 5 stars 10/17/2018

This place is great. The bathrooms are clean and climate controlled. The laundry facility has 4 washers & dryers, all well maintained, and ironing board and iron. They also have a lit dog run. Highly recommend.

3 3 out of 5 stars 08/14/2018

Overall it was a nice and clean park. Two things would have made me offer a higher review. 1) a nightlight in the dog run and various areas throughout the park. The dog park was a large area and it, as well as the entire park, were super dark. Which brings me to my other issue. 2) The welcome sign while indicating it is a Good Sam venue, has not only one but 2 signs that I feel we're totally unnecessarily and for lack of better words-tacky. One said "Not a gun free area" (if you don't have a gun,... Read More

Overall it was a nice and clean park. Two things would have made me offer a higher review. 1) a nightlight in the dog run and various areas throughout the park. The dog park was a large area and it, as well as the entire park, were super dark. Which brings me to my other issue. 2) The welcome sign while indicating it is a Good Sam venue, has not only one but 2 signs that I feel we're totally unnecessarily and for lack of better words-tacky. One said "Not a gun free area" (if you don't have a gun, does this mean you are not welcome?)the other said: "Notice Guns Allowed". Didn't make me feel a bit safe while walking my dogs using a flashlight. While I believe everyone has the right to bear arms, using that type of verbage at the entrance did not make me feel particularly welcomed or safe. Especially since the park is so dark. I actually cannot believe Good Sam would feel those signs represent their organization in a positive manner. Nor do I feel they describe an area that is child friendly.
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4 4 out of 5 stars 09/19/2017

This is a great little campground that is a great stop off halfway between El Paso, TX and Santa Fe, NM. The park is easily accessible from I-25. It is well maintained and level. The staff is friendly and helpful. We were running late and they even called to check on us and waited until we got there. This park is located in the desert so do not expect a lot of shade. We will definitely stay there again when our travels take us that direction.

4 4 out of 5 stars 04/22/2017

We stopped here for an overnight after a long day of driving. We found the staff very friendly. The park is clean and well maintained. The campsite was shaded. We would definitely stay here again. As the website says, there isn't a store here so bring your own ice. :)

3 3 out of 5 stars 04/18/2017

Very nice reasonably-priced RV park. Horse, dog and gun friendly. Very flat and mostly gravel with lots of trees full of chirping birds and fragrant bushes. Loved the bird sounds and the shade. Office/rec. center is full of interesting wild west pictures, artifacts and craft items. It's not a store but a good place to relax, chat, play cards, etc. Rest rooms and showers are older but very clean and secure. We didn't use the laundry, but it appears clean. Got a dozen or more TV channels with... Read More

Very nice reasonably-priced RV park. Horse, dog and gun friendly. Very flat and mostly gravel with lots of trees full of chirping birds and fragrant bushes. Loved the bird sounds and the shade. Office/rec. center is full of interesting wild west pictures, artifacts and craft items. It's not a store but a good place to relax, chat, play cards, etc. Rest rooms and showers are older but very clean and secure. We didn't use the laundry, but it appears clean. Got a dozen or more TV channels with our roof antenna. Other than the freeway noise, we have no complaints. Stayed three nights and would stay here again.
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1 1 out of 5 stars 12/15/2016

This RV park was extremely noisy. It is right next to I25. The trains were loud too, but not as loud as the interstate traffic. If that wasn't bad enough the gun shots first thing in the morning topped it off. Also, saying that you have Wifi, but it is only available in the Office DOES NOT COUNT! They tried to blame it on our new, fully functioning equipment.

3 3 out of 5 stars 05/30/2016

All facilities were clean. Restrooms were older. No store - that would have been nice. No cable. Wi-fi available, but very slow. Grounds and layout were nice. Easy pull through. Staff Incredibly nice. No reservation - just pre-called and arrived.

4 4 out of 5 stars 12/03/2015

My wife and I stopped at Kiva RV Park and Horse Motel for a couple of nights. The park is well maintained and plenty of parking space for our 27' RV. The pads are level with pull through. The family operating the park are real friendly and willing to help if needed. The price is very reasonable using the Good Sams discount. They do not accept credit, only cash or personal checks. The park is VERY pet friendly. They are located off the highway with easy on/off. There is a little highway noise, but... Read More

My wife and I stopped at Kiva RV Park and Horse Motel for a couple of nights. The park is well maintained and plenty of parking space for our 27' RV. The pads are level with pull through. The family operating the park are real friendly and willing to help if needed. The price is very reasonable using the Good Sams discount. They do not accept credit, only cash or personal checks. The park is VERY pet friendly. They are located off the highway with easy on/off. There is a little highway noise, but not enough to be a factor. The WiFi is okay and television a little hit and miss, but overall a great place to stay. We would differently stay here again if we get back in the neighborhood. Only a longer stay next time.
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4 4 out of 5 stars 10/16/2015

This campground accepts Passport America. You must pay by cash or check. The people here are very nice. We were greeted by two sweet, lovey dogs when we went into the office. Our site was large and level, and we had shade trees to keep us cool. If you want to watch tv though, you have to have a dish. They don't have cable and we couldn't pick up any channels over the air, but we don't watch that much tv anyway. We were only passing through, so we just stayed overnight. I don't know how much... Read More

This campground accepts Passport America. You must pay by cash or check. The people here are very nice. We were greeted by two sweet, lovey dogs when we went into the office. Our site was large and level, and we had shade trees to keep us cool. If you want to watch tv though, you have to have a dish. They don't have cable and we couldn't pick up any channels over the air, but we don't watch that much tv anyway. We were only passing through, so we just stayed overnight. I don't know how much there is to do in this area, but I wouldn't mind staying here for a week just to relax.
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4 4 out of 5 stars 05/24/2020

We live in Albuquerque, but wanted to spend a day hiking the Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge. Kiva RV Park is just a 5 minute drive from the NWR, so we stayed there on a Friday night, so we could get up bright and early for our hiking the next day. The folks running the place were very friendly. Led us to our spot and made sure everything was okay for us. It's a fairly humble place...gravel roads and parking spots. No concrete to be seen. Each slot has a fairly wide planted area, but... Read More

We live in Albuquerque, but wanted to spend a day hiking the Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge. Kiva RV Park is just a 5 minute drive from the NWR, so we stayed there on a Friday night, so we could get up bright and early for our hiking the next day. The folks running the place were very friendly. Led us to our spot and made sure everything was okay for us. It's a fairly humble place...gravel roads and parking spots. No concrete to be seen. Each slot has a fairly wide planted area, but this is not patches of green lawn. They have mature native trees and shrubs that are well maintained. Plenty of big cottonwood trees provided shade. The place is clearly run on a low budget, but is well maintained and there is pride in the work here. When we visited, it appeared to be nearly full, and it felt like perhaps 50/50 mix between long-term residents and overnight (or nearly overnight) visitors. There is a large corral area for horses. We walked over to it but there were no horses there. There's a little dog park, a bathhouse and laundry. We didn't use any of those amenities, so I can't comment. I believe the laundry is listed as free. (This is not the case with the wifi, which was complex and had a fee.) I just used my hotspot from my Verizon service and because we had 4 bars, that worked just fine for streaming some Netflix that night. We really like the place. Lots of neighbors, but everyone was very friendly, and no late partying. A few kids. But really, it was all very pastoral and nice. We'd stay here again. Not all was perfect. Aside from the less-than-friendly wifi: 1) The sewer hookup is just an open pipe. No threads. A little stinky when you take the cover off. 2) It is almost literally right next to the interstate. There's no denying those traffic noise is real. We slept with no issues, but if traffic noise doesn't act like white noise for you...you might want to look somewhere else. We're lucky but I know this is a deal-breaker for some. They do offer a Good Sam discount of 10%, so with tax, we paid $34. Well worth it. Very nice stay.
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5 5 out of 5 stars 11/22/2019

Very nice people and clean. All sites are pull through :) Wish I had more time, the location was in the middle of too much to do.

5 5 out of 5 stars 10/17/2018

This place is great. The bathrooms are clean and climate controlled. The laundry facility has 4 washers & dryers, all well maintained, and ironing board and iron. They also have a lit dog run. Highly recommend.

3 3 out of 5 stars 08/14/2018

Overall it was a nice and clean park. Two things would have made me offer a higher review. 1) a nightlight in the dog run and various areas throughout the park. The dog park was a large area and it, as well as the entire park, were super dark. Which brings me to my other issue. 2) The welcome sign while indicating it is a Good Sam venue, has not only one but 2 signs that I feel we're totally unnecessarily and for lack of better words-tacky. One said "Not a gun free area" (if you don't have a gun,... Read More

Overall it was a nice and clean park. Two things would have made me offer a higher review. 1) a nightlight in the dog run and various areas throughout the park. The dog park was a large area and it, as well as the entire park, were super dark. Which brings me to my other issue. 2) The welcome sign while indicating it is a Good Sam venue, has not only one but 2 signs that I feel we're totally unnecessarily and for lack of better words-tacky. One said "Not a gun free area" (if you don't have a gun, does this mean you are not welcome?)the other said: "Notice Guns Allowed". Didn't make me feel a bit safe while walking my dogs using a flashlight. While I believe everyone has the right to bear arms, using that type of verbage at the entrance did not make me feel particularly welcomed or safe. Especially since the park is so dark. I actually cannot believe Good Sam would feel those signs represent their organization in a positive manner. Nor do I feel they describe an area that is child friendly.
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21 Old Highway 60 West, Bernardo, NM 87006
Coordinates: 34.416230, -106.842940
Elevation: 4800

Directions
From jct of I-25 & Hwy 60 (exit 175), (watch for cell phone tower): Go 1/4 mi S on W frntg rd (L)

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