Bernalillo, New Mexico Campground | Albuquerque North / Bernalillo KOA Journey

CLOSE TO BALLOON FIESTA PARK, HISTORIC OLD SANTA FE, SANDIA PUEBLO CASINO, SANTA ANA STAR CASINO AND SEVERAL GOLF COURSES

Make Albuquerque North/Bernalillo KOA your base as you plan your trip to northern New Mexico. Only 15 minutes to Balloon Fiesta Park, 30 minutes to Santa Fe and 10 minutes to the Santa Ana Star Casino complex. Plan your adventure in our special part of the world. Visit Albuquerque's old town, shop in Santa Fe, dine on the finest red and green chile in the world or take the shuttle to Santa Ana Star Casino. You may also want to relax right here at the campground and enjoy the views of Sandia Peak. You could also take our gate into the Kactus Brewery where you can enjoy a craft beer and a pizza. Try one of our pull-thru big rig sites, camping cabins or tent sites. Bernalillo KOA features WIFI and a general store. Traveling with pets? Let your four-legged friends unwind in our Kamp K9 dog parks. Whether sightseeing, shopping, gaming, dining or golfing, we have everything you need for an adventure. Be sure to plan an extra day so you will have plenty of time to see the area. Sites book up fast; reserve today for best selection! Maximum Pull-thru 100 Feet. Laundry available. Pool (late May-mid October).

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50 Max Amp
100' Max Length
Wi-Fi
Cable TV
Pool (5/15 - 10/15)
Propane ($)
Pavilion

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Im a pizza delivery guy and i delivery it here all the time. Nice place to chill if your a traveler 10/14/2021

- Joshua Aguilar on Google

Excellent KOA. Loved our stay there. 10/8/2021

- Cheryl Coppola on Google

We stay here every year for the Balloon Fiesta. Very nice Sites, well kept and has a friendly Staff. Very convenient location and even has a back way in to the Fiesta and Old Town if you need it... 10/5/2021

- Greg Konney on Google

Friendly staff 10/13/2021

Nice place. 10/13/2021

It has been great for 15 years of Balloon Fiesta 10/12/2021

We came for the balloon fiesta, staying in one of the camping cabins. The location is fantastic, just off 25 only 15 minutes away. The cabin is located near the restroom, handy since the cabins don't have a bathroom. Very good value! 10/11/2021

Very clean, friendly staff. Not to far to go to the stores. 10/11/2021

We came to Albuquerque for Balloon Fiesta. We enjoyed the time at the campground. One request we have is to have a change machine in the laundry room. 10/10/2021

Lovely campground, spacious sites. Backdoor entry to the brewery a fun surprise. 10/10/2021

3rd time staying here. Niplace and we'll kept. 10/10/2021

Clean campground, pleasant staff, the store has the basics, and the is a really good brewery next door with live music most nights. We did not hear the train or the music once inside the rig. Great place to atay 10/10/2021

Very friendly staff. Direct access to a local brewery! 10/10/2021

The facilities were clean and easily accessible. The fellow campers and staff were helpful and welcoming. The grounds were full but did not feel crowded. This is a nice campground. 10/9/2021

Small campground but quiet and close to everything! Super convenient to Balloon Fiesta! Huge plus to have a Brewery next door. Definitely would return. 10/9/2021

Clean and quiet 10/9/2021

very nice, well kept and the staff are great. I would stay there again 10/8/2021

10! Beautiful facilities, easy on and off. Added bonus, we could see balloons in the distance! 10/7/2021

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KOA Journey Campgrounds

KOA Journey campgrounds are the perfect oases after a day on the road. Whether it’s along the way or a quick getaway, they’ve got you covered. Located near the highways and byways of North America with long Pull-thru RV Sites, they deliver convenience to the traveling camper. Pull in, ease back and take a load off.

KOA Journeys Feature:

Pull-through RV Sites with 50-amp service
Premium Tent Sites
Well lit after hours check-in service

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30 Tramway Rd NE

Albuquerque, NM 87122

505-856-6544

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903 Tenth SW

Albuquerque, NM 87102

505-768-2000

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2000 Mountain NW

Albuquerque, NM 87104

505-243-7255

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1801 Mountain Road NW

Albuquerque, NM 87104

505-841-2800

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