Dispersed Camping in Los Alamos County, New Mexico
Showing 46 locations in Los Alamos County.
31 Mile Road Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated within the Santa Fe National Forest. The area is defined by Ponderosa pines and native dirt forest roads that offer several primitive pullouts and side spurs. It is perfect for campers seeking a peaceful, remote forest setting near local landmarks like Mesa del Terrero.
Abiquiu Forest Road
A gravel road corridor offering dispersed camping within the Santa Fe National Forest.
American Springs Road Dispersed Camping
Located in the Santa Fe National Forest near Los Alamos, this corridor along American Springs Road offers numerous dispersed camping opportunities. The lower sections near the highway entrance feature flatter, more accessible pull-offs suitable for standard passenger vehicles and larger rigs, while the deeper spurs and high forks lead to highly rutted, rocky terrain requiring high clearance. The area is heavily forested with scenic vistas of the surrounding mountains, though campers should use caution during rain due to potential mud and washouts.
Anytime Fitness Los Alamos
Paved parking area at the Anytime Fitness gym in Los Alamos. Best suited for low-profile camper vans of active members, with typical suburban stealth precautions recommended.
Bandelier National Monument
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Buckman Road Dispersed
Buckman Road provides scenic dispersed camping opportunities along a native dirt road winding through the rugged terrain near White Rock Canyon. The area offers beautiful views of the surrounding mesas and easy access to local hiking trails. High-clearance vehicles are recommended during wet weather due to the native clay and dirt surfaces.
Camp May Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed sites located along Camp May Road as it climbs towards Pajarito Mountain. The lower sections of this corridor lie within the Santa Fe National Forest and offer several pull-offs with outstanding canyon overlooks.
Cochiti Mesa Forest Road
A scenic dirt corridor winding through the Santa Fe National Forest near Cochiti Mesa, offering dispersed camping in a forested pine setting with native dirt pullouts.
Diablo Canyon Recreation Area
A scenic recreation area on Bureau of Land Management land near Santa Fe and Los Alamos. Featuring dramatic basalt cliffs popular with rock climbers, the site offers designated gravel camping pads near the trailhead and scattered dispersed pull-offs along the access route. A vault toilet is available at the trailhead, and a trail leads directly to the Rio Grande.
Dome Lookout Road Dispersed
A scenic Forest Service road leading toward the historic Dome Lookout in Santa Fe National Forest, offering dispersed camping in a peaceful wooded setting.
Dome Road Dispersed
Dome Road offers dispersed camping opportunities along a scenic forest corridor in the Santa Fe National Forest near Los Alamos. The road is composed of native dirt material and is generally passable for most vehicles during dry conditions.
DP Road Urban Stealth (Los Alamos)
An urban stealth area located along DP Road in Los Alamos. Standard paved city street parking and unmarked overflow lots offer potential overnight options for low-profile vehicles, with nearby park amenities available.
Espanola District, Santa Fe National Forest
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Forest Spur (FR 9d9ec3fb)
A scenic dirt road spur within the Santa Fe National Forest offering dispersed camping opportunities in a pine forest setting. This route is accessible to passenger vehicles during the seasonal dry period.
Forest Spur (Santa Fe National Forest)
A short forest road spur located in the Santa Fe National Forest near White Rock, offering dispersed camping on a native dirt surface.
Forest Spur Dispersed (Santa Fe National Forest)
A scenic dispersed camping area located along a native material forest spur road in the Santa Fe National Forest, offering quiet forest surroundings close to Los Alamos.
Forest Spur Dispersed Camping
This US Forest Service corridor offers quiet dispersed camping along a native dirt spur in the Santa Fe National Forest.
Forest Spur Dispersed
This native-dirt forest spur road offers peaceful, year-round dispersed camping within the Santa Fe National Forest.
Forest Spur Dispersed
A scenic dirt forest road spur located in the Santa Fe National Forest near White Rock, New Mexico. It provides easy-to-access dispersed camping opportunities on native dirt surfaces close to Ortiz Mountain.
Forest Spur Dispersed
A quiet Forest Service spur road in the Santa Fe National Forest, offering native-surface dispersed camping. It provides a simple, natural setting near the Dead Dog Trailhead.
Forest Spur Dispersed
This Forest Service spur road in the Santa Fe National Forest offers dispersed camping opportunities near White Rock. The route is open year-round to all vehicles, providing convenient access to the scenic wooded environment.
Forest Spur Dispersed
A quiet dirt forest spur road located in the Santa Fe National Forest near Los Alamos. The corridor features a native material road surface winding through scenic ponderosa pine woodlands, offering basic dispersed camping opportunities.
Forest Spur
A quiet dirt forest spur located in the Santa Fe National Forest. The corridor offers primitive dispersed camping opportunities in a scenic, pine-covered wilderness setting near Lobato Mesa.
Forest Spur Road Dispersed
A quiet and sheltered forest camping corridor along a native-material dirt spur in the Santa Fe National Forest. The route offers pleasant tree cover and canyon settings, though the final sections leading to the campsites are rough and recommend high clearance or 4WD. Active cattle grazing may occur in the area.
Frijoles Ridge Dispersed Camping
A series of quiet dispersed campsites located along Frijoles Ridge and branching forest spurs in the Santa Fe National Forest.
Frijoles Spring Road Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated along the Frijoles Spring dirt road within the Santa Fe National Forest, offering primitive camping opportunities among the pines.
Guaje Canyon
Guaje Canyon Road offers dispersed camping opportunities along a native material forest road in the Santa Fe National Forest. The corridor provides quiet forested sites with easy access to the nearby Guaje Trailhead.
Guaje Road Dispersed
Guaje Road offers dispersed camping opportunities along a native dirt corridor within the Santa Fe National Forest. The road is generally suitable for passenger vehicles and motorhomes, providing easy access to nearby trails.
Las Conchas Fishing Access
This paved access area in Santa Fe National Forest provides convenient parking and dispersed camping options alongside the East Fork Jemez River. It serves as an excellent base for hiking the scenic Las Conchas Trail.
Los Alamos Main Gate Park
A designated municipal RV park on the east entrance of Los Alamos. It offers ten parking spaces accommodating various rig sizes, a public dump station with water, and restrooms. Stays require a permit which can be reserved online or purchased at the local aquatic center. A walking path nearby connects to downtown shops.
Marias Canyon Road Dispersed Camping
Marias Canyon Road provides peaceful dispersed camping options along a dirt track close to local hiking trails.
Pajarito Trailhead - Rendija Road
A spacious, paved trailhead parking lot located along Rendija Road just outside Los Alamos, bordering the Santa Fe National Forest. The access route contains narrow sections with steep grades, but the lot itself is flat and open. The area serves as a gateway to multiple recreational trails.
Parking at Smith's Marketplace
A paved commercial parking lot offering convenient one-night stays in Los Alamos. Located near local walking and bicycle trails, the far southwest end of the lot features nice canyon and mountain views. Self-contained rigs are typically permitted to stay overnight after obtaining permission from the store management or customer service desk.
Peralta Canyon Dispersed Camping
A scenic dispersed camping corridor situated along Peralta Canyon Road within the Santa Fe National Forest. The area features forested dirt roads with multiple pullouts suitable for various rigs under dry conditions.
Pine Spring Forest Road Corridor
A scenic network of forest roads and spurs located in the Santa Fe National Forest near Guaje Mountain, offering dispersed camping in a dense pine forest.
Ponderosa Group Campground
An official developed group campground nestled in a ponderosa pine forest within Bandelier National Monument. The site is situated adjacent to the Ponderosa Trailhead, offering convenient foot access to over 70 miles of trails and a short drive to nearby historical sites and natural preserves.
Santa Clara Canyon Campground
A developed campground located in the scenic Santa Clara Canyon, managed under the jurisdiction of the Santa Clara Pueblo.
Santa Fe Forest Spur
A quiet forest spur located in the Santa Fe National Forest near Chino Mesa. This native-surface dirt road provides seasonal access for dispersed camping in a peaceful wooded setting.
Santa Fe Forest Spur
A quiet dirt spur road located within the Santa Fe National Forest. The route offers multiple opportunities for dispersed camping along its corridor, surrounded by scenic pine forest and rolling hills near Los Alamos.
Santa Fe National Forest Spurs
A cluster of dirt forest spur roads located in the Santa Fe National Forest near Los Alamos. These roads wind through scenic pine forests and offer secluded dispersed camping options with excellent separation from other campers.
Santa Fe National Forest Spurs
These secluded forest spurs in the Santa Fe National Forest offer excellent dispersed camping opportunities. The sites are nestled in a beautiful pine forest, providing exceptional privacy and quiet close to Chicoma Mountain.
Santa Fe National Forest Spurs
A network of dirt spur roads branching off within the Santa Fe National Forest near Los Alamos. These native material roads offer multiple remote pullouts suitable for quiet, dispersed camping in a scenic ponderosa pine environment.
Vallecitos Loop Dispersed Camping
A scenic forest loop located within the Santa Fe National Forest near Los Alamos, NM. This dirt route winds through pine and juniper woodlands, offering several native material pullouts suitable for self-contained rigs.
Vallecitos Loop Dispersed
A quiet forest corridor located within the Santa Fe National Forest. The native-surface dirt loop offers several spots for dispersed camping in a peaceful, wooded setting.
Valles Caldera National Preserve
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Woodard Ridge Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping along Woodard Ridge Road within the Santa Fe National Forest. The native material dirt road winds through forested terrain offering secluded roadside campsites. Suitable for dry-season access.