Mora Valley Old-Time Campout
Join us for the first-annual Mora Valley Old-Time Campout at Collins Lake Ranch in Cleveland, New Mexico.
This family-friendly weekend is BYO-everything–camping gear, food, instruments, etc!​
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Mora Valley Old Time Campout
June 20-22, 2025
Collins Lake Ranch
$20 registration fee, kids under 18 free.
Weekend Details
The weekend opens at 3pm on Friday, June 20, 2025 and closes at 3pm on Sunday, June 22, 2025. Bring your own camping gear or bedding for the bunk houses, food, instruments – anything you'd need for a weekend in the woods. A list of amenities available on the property is below.
Hosted Jams
Welcome Jam at 6pm at the main fire pit.
Beginner Slow Jam at 11am on Saturday in the Lake Yurt.
Closing Jam at 11am on Sunday at the main fire pit.​
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Concert
A free concert, open to the public will be on Saturday evening on the Lake Stage - details TBA!
Thank you to our event sponsor, the New Mexico Music Commission!
About Collins Lake Ranch
Collins Lake Ranch is a nonprofit residential center for adults with autism in the heart of the Mora Valley. Their 300-acre property features large ponderosa trees that provide ample shade, a lake, and hiking trails into the mountains. At an altitude of 7,100 feet, expect cool evenings and warm days, and potential for rain storms in the afternoon. ​
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Amenities
Amenities​ include covered pavilions and yurts for jamming, bathrooms with showers, full kitchen and a grill station, a playground, and access to water. There is dispersed camping and bunk yurts available, and a limited amount of space for camper trailers or small RVs (no hook-ups). Electricity is limited on the ranch. Please be prepared to go without it for the weekend. Plan to pack out your trash.
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Location
Collins Lake Ranch is located at:
254 Encinal Rd (off of rte 518)
Cleveland, New Mexico, 87715
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45 minutes from Las Vegas, New Mexico / 1 hour from Taos / 1.75 hours from Santa Fe
The small town of Mora is just 3 miles away with a gas station, market, and AJ's Country Cafe.
Tent Camping | Cost Included
Shaded, dispersed tent camping is abundant at Collins Lake Ranch behind the bunk yurts.
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Tent campers will be asked to unload, set up and then park their cars in the lower parking zone by the lake.
Bunk Yurts | $10
Two yurts are housed with 16 bunk beds each. Each yurt is divided into genders. Our non-binary friends can select which yurt you'd be most comfortable in during registration. Bring your own bedding.
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One family yurt is also available ($50), that sleeps 6 in two twin/queen bunk beds.
Small RVs/Campers | Cost Included
There are seven spaces available for small RVs or camper trailers. No hookups or electricity available. Parking is on uneven base course; please do not park in the grassy areas. Plan to bring blocks for leveling.
You can reserve a spot when you register.
