Dispersed Camping in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico
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1007: Santa Cruz North Shore Road
A scenic BLM corridor located near Chimayo, New Mexico, offering access to the north shore area of Santa Cruz Lake. This gravel route winds through rugged high-desert terrain with views of the surrounding valley.
1024: Puerto Chiquito Spur Dispersed
A remote BLM corridor located near Gallina Peak, providing opportunities for rugged dispersed camping on public lands.
15 Springs Road Dispersed
Secluded dispersed camping corridor along 15 Springs Road and its adjacent forest spurs in the Carson National Forest. The area features peaceful, wooded settings ideal for those seeking privacy and a quiet wilderness experience.
31 Mile Road Dispersed
This quiet forest road corridor in Santa Fe National Forest offers multiple pull-offs and dispersed camping opportunities. It winds through a scenic wooded area and is generally accessible to most standard vehicles.
31 Mile Road Dispersed
A scenic dirt corridor winding through the Santa Fe National Forest, providing easy-to-access dispersed camping along a native dirt road.
31 Mile Road Dispersed
A quiet National Forest road corridor located in the Santa Fe National Forest, offering dispersed camping on native dirt surfaces.
314 Road Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated along 314 Road on BLM land. It offers secluded spots suitable for various rig types.
366 Tucker Ridge Road
A scenic BLM road corridor along Tucker Ridge Road in northern New Mexico, providing ample space for dispersed camping in a peaceful high-desert environment.
398 Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along BLM 398 Road in Rio Arriba County, offering rustic camping opportunities on public lands.
401 Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping options along 401 Road, situated on BLM-managed land in Rio Arriba County. The corridor offers peaceful, open camping in a high-desert environment.
402 Road Dispersed
Remote dispersed camping corridor located along the dirt-surfaced 402 Road within BLM lands in northern New Mexico. This route provides multiple pull-offs in a quiet high-desert setting.
Abiquiu Forest Road Dispersed
A dispersed camping corridor along a native-material forest road in the Santa Fe National Forest. The route is accessible to most vehicles under dry conditions and provides scenic woodland backdrops.
Abiquiu Highway 84 & 96 Pull-offs
A collection of highway pull-offs and dirt tracks near Highway 84 and 96, including the scenic Abiquiu Overlook. Overnight regulations are highly restrictive: park rangers actively enforce a strict ban on overnight parking at the developed overlook area. Quick overnight stays are occasionally tolerated on the basic dirt loop pull-offs further from the dam facilities.
Agua Sarca Forest Road Corridor
A scenic forest corridor along the Agua Sarca road with adjacent dirt spurs in the Santa Fe National Forest. The area offers secluded dispersed camping spots nested among the pines near Mesa Pinabetal.
Alamosa-Conejos Road Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor along the native dirt and gravel Alamosa-Conejos Road. The route runs through quiet spruce and pine woods within the national forest, offering rustic streamside pull-offs.
Alamosa-Conejos Road Dispersed
This scenic forest road corridor within the Rio Grande National Forest offers dispersed camping opportunities along a native dirt surface.
American Creek
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along American Creek in the Santa Fe National Forest. Surrounded by ponderosa pines, this area offers peaceful and rustic camping opportunities close to natural attractions.
American Mesa Dispersed Camping
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along a native-surface forest road in the Carson National Forest.
American Mesa Dispersed Camping
This quiet dispersed camping corridor along American Mesa offers primitive sites nestled within the Carson National Forest. The native dirt road is generally accessible to most vehicles but can become slick and muddy when wet.
Arnold Road Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along an improved dirt road on BLM lands near Gobernador Knob.
Barley Canyon
This scenic dispersed camping corridor runs along Barley Canyon in the Santa Fe National Forest. Tall pines and quiet surroundings make it an appealing option for self-contained campers seeking a natural environment.
Big Eddy Take Out Dispersed
This zone covers the dispersed camping corridors along the Big Eddy Take Out road and adjoining forest spur roads near the Rio Chama in Santa Fe National Forest. The area offers several flat dirt turnouts nestled in a peaceful woodland environment.
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BLM Road 1010 - Lyden
This BLM road corridor offers dispersed camping in the high-desert landscape near Chimayo and Velarde. The area provides opportunities for quiet boondocking on public lands with scenic badland terrain.
BLM Road 1015-A (Canada Entrands)
This rugged dirt road corridor winds through BLM-managed land near Chimayo, offering secluded dispersed camping. Navigating the rough ruts and steep terrain requires a high-clearance, 4WD vehicle.
BLM Road 1028 (Reseeded Pasture)
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated along BLM Road 1028 on public land near Ohkay Owingeh. The access route consists of a rough gravel road that requires a high-clearance or 4WD vehicle.
BLM Road 1030 (El Rito Well)
Dispersed camping corridor along BLM Road 1030 near El Rito Well. This rugged dirt route offers access to remote public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management.
BLM Road 1110 (Pine Lake Road)
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated on public BLM land near the scenic Mesa Chijuilla. The route offers multiple primitive pull-off spots surrounded by high desert scrub and rolling terrain.
BLM Road 1127 (Deer Mtn)
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along BLM Road 1127 near Deer Mountain in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. The road offers primitive pull-offs on open Bureau of Land Management territory with views of the surrounding desert mesas.
BLM Road 313 Dispersed Camping
Dispersed desert camping along BLM Road 313. The area provides open, undeveloped spaces with expansive views and minimal traffic.
BLM Road 405 Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along BLM Road 405 in Rio Arriba County, offering flat pull-offs along an improved dirt surface. The road is accessible by standard two-wheel-drive vehicles under dry conditions.
BLM Road 4190A Dispersed
A rugged dispersed camping corridor along BLM Road 4190A near the scenic Abeyta Mesa in Rio Arriba County.
BLM Road 514
This BLM-managed corridor offers quiet dispersed camping along an improved dirt road in Northern New Mexico. The area provides expansive views of the surrounding high desert terrain.
BLM Route 1116 (Pine Lake East)
Pine Lake East (BLM Route 1116) offers dispersed camping on public BLM-managed land in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. Located near Mesa Chijuilla, this remote area provides quiet, undeveloped camping options along a gravel and dirt route.
Blue Bird Mesa Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor located along the dirt roads of Blue Bird Mesa within the Santa Fe National Forest. The area offers secluded camping opportunities amidst a ponderosa pine forest, accessed via native-surface forest roads and spurs.
Blue Bird-San Diego Road Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor located along the Blue Bird-San Diego road in the Santa Fe National Forest.
Boot Jack Road
A scenic dirt corridor winding through the Santa Fe National Forest, offering multiple dispersed camping opportunities.
Borrego Mesa Campground
Borrego Mesa Campground is a quiet, remote Forest Service facility situated at the border of the Pecos Wilderness. Reached via a long gravel road approach, it serves as an excellent base for hiking with the nearby Rio Medio Trailhead, though the vault toilets have been sealed shut.
Borrego Mesa Forest Spurs Dispersed Camping
These quiet forest spurs near Borrego Mesa offer scenic dispersed camping within the Santa Fe National Forest. Situated close to the Rio Medio and Rio Quemado trailheads, they provide secluded spots under pine canopy. The native material dirt roads can become highly challenging during wet weather.
Borrego Mesa Road Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor along Borrego Mesa Road in the Santa Fe National Forest. Numerous quiet, pine-shaded pullouts and dirt spur roads branch off the main route, offering secluded sites near local trailheads.
Buckles Lake Road Dispersed
A scenic forest corridor along Buckles Lake Road (Forest Road 663) transitioning from northern New Mexico into Colorado. This area offers numerous dispersed camping pullouts nestled within pine and aspen forests, with spectacular mountain views. The lower portion of the road is wide and easily managed, while the upper sections climb toward the trailhead and become narrower and more challenging.
Burkes Road Dispersed Camping
Rustic dispersed camping corridor along Burkes Road in the Santa Fe National Forest. The area features quiet campsites nestled within a coniferous forest setting near Gallina Mountain.
C. Serrano Cabin Road Corridor
A quiet network of forest service roads and spurs within the Santa Fe National Forest. Winding near the C. Serrano Cabin, these roads offer scenic dispersed camping opportunities on native material dirt surfaces surrounded by beautiful pine forests.
Cabresto Canyon
This native-surface dirt road system runs through the Carson National Forest in northern New Mexico, offering scenic dispersed camping along Cabresto Canyon and its surrounding spurs. Suitable for most rigs in dry conditions, the corridor provides quiet wooded sites with easy forest access.
Cabresto Mesa Dispersed Camping Corridor
This dispersed camping corridor along Cabresto Mesa features quiet, wooded sites nestled within Carson National Forest. The native dirt roads are generally accessible in dry weather, but can become muddy and slippery when wet.
Cabresto Mesa Dispersed Camping
This remote dispersed camping area along Cabresto Mesa in Carson National Forest offers quiet forest settings with primitive dirt road access.
Calaveras Campground
A scenic, primitive Forest Service campground located along Forest Road 126 next to Calaveras Creek. Shaded sites are nestled in a peaceful pine forest with stream access. Ideal for campervans and smaller rigs, but tight turnarounds make it unsuitable for large trailers.
Canada Camino Loop Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along the Canada Camino Loop in Santa Fe National Forest. The loop road offers multiple pull-offs in a wooded setting, making navigation and turning around relatively straightforward.
Canada De Borracho Dispersed Camping
Quiet dispersed camping options nestled along Canada De Borracho in Carson National Forest. Native dirt tracks wind through scenic pinon-juniper woodlands, offering peaceful, secluded sites with standard national forest access.
Canjilon Creek Campground
This peaceful Forest Service campground offers scenic camping along Canjilon Creek under a canopy of ponderosa pines in the Carson National Forest.
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Canjilon Lakes Campground
A developed campground nestled in the Carson National Forest, providing access to scenic high-mountain lakes, hiking trails, and recreational fishing.
Canjilon Lakes Campground
A peaceful forest campground nestled in the Carson National Forest, providing access to scenic high-mountain lakes and hiking trails. It is an ideal base for trout fishing and nature watching in a serene setting.
Carracas Mesa Dispersed Area
A remote forest road corridor located in the Carson National Forest, offering quiet and secluded dispersed camping opportunities along Carracas Mesa.
Carson Forest Road 27-4 #22 Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated along Forest Road 27-4 #22 and adjacent spurs within the Carson National Forest. The area features native dirt tracks weaving through pinon-juniper woodlands and high-desert scrub terrain, offering secluded boondocking options.
Carson Forest Spur Dispersed
A quiet dirt spur road within the Carson National Forest, offering opportunities for dispersed camping in a peaceful wooded setting. The road is open year-round for vehicle access and dispersed camping.
Carson Forest Spur
A remote dirt spur road located in Carson National Forest, providing seasonal access to dispersed camping opportunities in a tranquil wooded setting.
Carson Forest Spur
A quiet, pine-forested spur road in the Carson National Forest near Hopewell Lake. It offers peaceful dispersed camping along a native dirt road that is accessible to most vehicles in dry weather.
Carson Forest Spur Roads
These spur roads provide quiet dispersed camping opportunities on native dirt surfaces within Carson National Forest. Located near Laguna Seca Mesa, the area offers a peaceful forested retreat suitable for most vehicles in dry weather.
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Carson National Forest Spur (Tierra Amarilla)
This dirt forest road spur offers dispersed camping opportunities in the Carson National Forest near Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico. The area provides basic pull-offs along native dirt tracks suitable for standard vehicles during dry conditions.
Carson National Forest Spur 30217f12 Dispersed
This quiet Forest Service spur road in the Carson National Forest offers dispersed camping opportunities along a native dirt surface. Accessible to most vehicles, it provides a peaceful, wooded setting near Carracas Mesa.
Carson National Forest Spur Dispersed Area
This quiet dirt spur in Carson National Forest offers scenic dispersed camping with close proximity to American Mesa. Accessible to most rigs in dry weather, it provides a peaceful, natural environment.
Carson National Forest Spur Dispersed
A quiet native-surface dirt forest spur within the Carson National Forest, providing dispersed camping opportunities. Ideal for campers seeking a peaceful, remote forest experience.
Carson National Forest Spur
A remote forest spur road located within the Carson National Forest. The route leads into quiet woodland surroundings, offering seasonal primitive camping along native dirt tracks.
Carson National Forest Spur
A scenic forest spur located in the Carson National Forest near Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico. This road features a native dirt surface and offers standard dispersed camping opportunities surrounded by pine forests.
Carson National Forest Spur
Dispersed camping opportunities along a quiet dirt road spur in the Carson National Forest near Mesa de los Viejos.
Carson National Forest Spur
A quiet Forest Service spur road offering secluded dispersed camping within the scenic Carson National Forest.
Carson National Forest Spurs
This zone covers the dispersed camping opportunities found along native material dirt forest spurs in the Carson National Forest, located near Ohkay Owingeh and Valle Grande Peak. The setting is typical quiet pine forest with standard dispersed options along the road shoulders. Both roads are open to passenger cars and motorhomes.
CCC Road Dispersed Area
A network of dirt forest roads within the Carson National Forest offering quiet dispersed camping. The corridor is lined with typical Southwestern pinyon-juniper woodlands and offers several pull-offs suitable for self-contained rigs.
Cecillia Pit Road Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor located along Cecillia Pit Road in the Santa Fe National Forest. The native dirt and gravel road provides easy access to wooded pullouts suitable for various rig types.
Chama Basin Trailhead Camping
A scenic forest camping area located at the Chama Basin Trailhead along the Chama River, accessed via a scenic six-mile drive on Archuleta Creek Road. The site features a vault toilet and serves as a popular starting point for hikers and equestrian riders.
Chama Canyon Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Chama Canyon Road (Forest Road 151) as it winds through Carson National Forest. The area provides beautiful views of the surrounding mesas and red sandstone cliffs. While the first few miles are manageable for most standard vehicles, deeper sections and side spurs become increasingly rough, rutted, and heavily washed out.
Chama Forest Road Dispersed
This scenic native-material dirt road corridor within the Carson National Forest offers quiet dispersed camping opportunities. It provides a rustic mountain setting with seasonal vehicle access from June through February.
Chama Speedway Parking
A large gravel parking area adjacent to the Speedway convenience store. It provides a basic, level location for overnight parking when passing through town.
Champlin #4 & Forest Spur Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping opportunities nestled along Champlin #4 and connecting forest spurs within the Carson National Forest.
Chicosa Canon Dispersed Camping
This scenic forest corridor along Chicosa Canon in Carson National Forest offers quiet dispersed camping opportunities. Standard dirt roads provide access to multiple informal sites suitable for various rigs under dry conditions.
Chihuahuenos Spur Dispersed
Quiet dispersed camping along an improved native-dirt forest road within the Santa Fe National Forest. The corridor is open year-round and accommodates most rig types.
Chiquito Road Dispersed
Scenic forest corridor offering dispersed camping along Chiquito Road and its adjacent spurs. Located in a tranquil wooded setting within Santa Fe National Forest.
Ciruelas Mesa Dispersed
Dispersed camping options along the Ciruelas Mesa road network in Carson National Forest. The area features scenic pine-covered mesas and quiet forest settings with native dirt roads.
Clear Creek Campground
Developed USFS campground located in the Jemez Mountains, offering paved RV pads, picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets. Situated in a ponderosa pine forest near Clear Creek and the San Pedro Parks Wilderness, it is an excellent base for hiking and fishing.
Clear Creek Campground
Clear Creek Campground is nestled in the Santa Fe National Forest under the cool shade of ponderosa pines and Engelmann spruce. The site sits alongside the serene Clear Creek and provides access to hiking trails into the nearby San Pedro Parks Wilderness and fishing at San Gregorio Reservoir. The campground includes a group site capable of hosting up to 35 people, alongside standard individual sites, complete with vault toilets and drinking water available seasonally.
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Conejos River Campground
A scenic developed campground situated along the Conejos River, featuring beautiful waterfront views, restrooms, and fire rings.
Conoco #7 Dispersed Camping Area
This dispersed camping corridor along Conoco #7 Road and the adjacent forest spur offers peaceful wilderness dry camping within Carson National Forest. The native material dirt roads are generally accessible to most rigs in dry conditions, providing easy access to quiet pine woodlands. Standard 14-day USFS limits apply, making this an excellent, cost-free option for self-contained travelers seeking a natural setting.
Continental Divide BLM Dispersed Area
This BLM dispersed camping corridor near the Continental Divide offers a convenient paved pullout right off Highway 550, with dirt tracks extending deeper into the mesa for more secluded spots. High-clearance vehicles can access several scenic viewpoints overlooking the canyon, though the clay-heavy soils can become highly impassable when wet.
Cottonwood Canyon Dispersed Camping
A remote dispersed camping corridor situated along Cottonwood Canyon and adjacent forest spurs within the Carson National Forest. The area offers dirt-road access through quiet canyon terrain with typical juniper and pine cover.
Coyote Canyon Camping Area
A basic camping area situated within the Santa Fe National Forest, accessible via unpaved forest service roads.
Coyote Canyon Dispersed Camping
Coyote Canyon offers dispersed camping along a dirt Forest Service road within the Santa Fe National Forest. The corridor features an improved native material surface suitable for most rigs during dry conditions.
Coyote Canyon Dispersed
A remote dispersed camping corridor situated along Coyote Canyon and branching forest spurs within the Santa Fe National Forest. The area features scenic views of red sandstone mesas and pine-dotted valleys.
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Coyote R S Road Dispersed Camping
Set within the Coyote Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest, this dirt road corridor offers peaceful dispersed camping under a canopy of ponderosa pines. The main route is a native dirt surface that is generally negotiable by most standard passenger vehicles in dry conditions, though rain can quickly make the road slick. Numerous pullouts and spurs provide flat, shaded areas suitable for rigs ranging from campervans to moderate-sized trailers. Standard Forest Service dispersed rules apply, offering a quiet, self-contained wilderness experience.
Coyote Ranger Station Road Corridor
This dispersed camping corridor lies within the Santa Fe National Forest near the Coyote Ranger District. Camping opportunities are distributed along the paved entry road and adjacent native-dirt spur roads.
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Cuba Mesa Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping corridor along Cuba Mesa road, located on Santa Fe National Forest land. This area features native dirt surfaces suitable for most vehicles under dry conditions, offering access to high mesa views and pinon-juniper woodland settings.
Cuba Mesa Forest Spur
A quiet forest spur road branching off the main Cuba Mesa route on Santa Fe National Forest land, offering more secluded pull-outs in a rustic woodland environment.
Dam Diner & RV Park
A rustic, privately owned commercial RV park and diner located along State Highway 112 near Tierra Amarilla. The property features pull-through spaces suitable for large rigs, on-site dining, hot showers, and coin-operated laundry facilities.
Dark Canyon Vista Dispersed
A scenic forest corridor offering primitive dispersed camping along native dirt roads in the Santa Fe National Forest.
Devils Mesa Road Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor winding through the quiet Carson National Forest along Devils Mesa Road.
Dry Point Road Dispersed
This dirt corridor within Carson National Forest offers dispersed camping opportunities along native dirt tracks. The area is suitable for self-contained rigs seeking a peaceful forest retreat.
E Apache BLM Road 1106 Dispersed
Quiet dispersed camping options situated along East Apache Road on Bureau of Land Management land. The high-desert landscape offers open terrain with wide vistas near the San Juan Basin.
Echo Amphitheater Campground
A scenic developed campground in Carson National Forest, situated against dramatic red sandstone cliffs. Offering individual sites equipped with electrical hookups, vault toilets, picnic areas, and seasonal drinking water, it provides a well-maintained base for exploring the unique auditory and geological features of the nearby amphitheater.
El Palacio Road (Fun Valley)
This BLM road corridor offers dispersed camping along an improved dirt road near Ohkay Owingeh. The area provides easy access to desert landscapes and is suitable for most vehicles in dry conditions.
El Rito Campground
A scenic developed campground situated along the banks of El Rito Creek under a canopy of cottonwood, spruce, and juniper. The area offers great opportunities for hiking, creek fishing, and rock climbing. The facility features standard individual campsites as well as a group shelter option.
El Rito District, Carson National Forest
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El Vado Lake State Park
El Vado Lake State Park offers scenic, spacious campsites along the water, with both primitive and hookup sites available. Visitors can enjoy hiking trails connecting to nearby Heron Lake, though some amenities like showers are seasonally limited.
El Valle Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along El Valle Road in the Carson National Forest. Wooded, scenic pull-outs offer standard forest service camping suitable for most vehicles during the summer and autumn seasons.
Elk Creek Campground
A scenic developed campground situated in the lower portion of the Conejos Canyon near Elk Creek, shaded by spruce and ponderosa pines. This easily accessible forest destination features vault toilets, drinking water, and sites equipped with tables and fire rings.
Encino Lookout Road Dispersed
A well-maintained gravel road leading towards the Encino Lookout area, providing access to scenic dispersed camping spots in a tranquil pine forest setting.
Entrañas Road
A quiet Forest Service corridor on native dirt terrain inside Carson National Forest, providing dispersed camping opportunities. Ideal for travelers seeking a natural and peaceful forest setting.
FDR 250 Dispersed Camping
This dispersed camping area is situated along Forest Development Road 250 near the Conejos River.
Ferran Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Ferran Road within Santa Fe National Forest. The gravel road is generally accessible to most vehicles under dry conditions, providing standard forest service camping opportunities.
Forest Boundary Road 1105 & Santa Fe Forest Spurs
A quiet dispersed camping corridor spanning the transition from Bureau of Land Management lands along Road 1105 into Santa Fe National Forest spurs. Located near Mesa de Cuba, this area features native dirt roads winding through scenic high-desert pinyon-juniper woodlands. The lower portion lies on BLM jurisdiction while the spurs branch into National Forest lands, both offering excellent boondocking opportunities under lenient dispersed camping rules.
Forest Road 103 Dispersed
A spacious dispersed camping corridor along Forest Road 103 in the Santa Fe National Forest. The area features multiple flat, open meadows and pull-offs surrounded by pine forest, making it highly accommodating for large groups, trailers, and RVs. The corridor is popular for OHV/ATV riding and experiences regular recreational traffic, particularly during peak summer months.
Forest Road 27-4 #31 Dispersed
A remote dirt corridor within Carson National Forest offering dispersed camping opportunities along a native soil road.
Forest Road 27-4 #41 Dispersed
Remote forest roads offering quiet dispersed camping within the Carson National Forest.
Forest Road 27-4 #56 Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Forest Road 27-4 #56 and its surrounding spurs in Carson National Forest. Located near Cereza Mesa, this area offers quiet, wooded settings on native dirt roads suitable for most vehicles in dry conditions.
Forest Road 27-4-15 A Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor located along Forest Road 27-4 and associated spurs within Carson National Forest. The area offers quiet, dirt-road access through pinon-juniper woodland. Native dirt roads lead to several roadside pullouts suitable for various rig sizes.
Forest Road 28-4 #15 Dispersed Camping
This corridor offers quiet, dispersed camping in the Carson National Forest along native-dirt roads. Located near Vigas Mesa, the area is surrounded by tranquil forest and provides a peaceful, remote atmosphere. The unimproved roads are easily navigated by standard vehicles in dry weather but can become slick and muddy when wet.
Forest Road 30-4 #27 Dispersed
This remote corridor along Forest Road 30-4 #27 in Carson National Forest offers quiet dispersed camping along dirt spur roads. High-clearance vehicles are recommended for navigating the native material roads, which provide access to secluded wooded areas.
Forest Road 31 Dispersed (Polvadera)
A scenic high-country grassland corridor bordering the Santa Fe National Forest. The area features spacious flat sites suitable for larger groups and various rig types, with pine trees along the meadow edges providing natural windbreaks. Best visited during late summer once winter snowpack has cleared. Free-ranging cattle are common in the area.
Forest Road 533 Dispersed
A quiet forest camping corridor located along Forest Road 533 in the Santa Fe National Forest. The area features a mix of small roadside pull-outs and larger grassy clearings suitable for self-contained rigs and groups looking for a scenic getaway. Access is via a dirt and gravel forest road, with some spurs exhibiting minor ruts that may require extra clearance. Trailer turnaround space can be tight at the dead-ends, requiring careful maneuvering.
Forest Road 64D2 / 64D3 Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor nested along Forest Roads 64D2 and 64D3 within Carson National Forest. The area offers heavily shaded nooks close to the main route as well as more elevated, secluded hilltop clearings further up the spurs.
Forest Road 76 Dispersed
Quiet and peaceful dispersed camping nestled within the ponderosa pines along Forest Road 76. Multiple level pull-offs with existing fire rings are scattered along the route, with more sites available further down the forest roads.
Forest Road Spur - Carson National Forest
This quiet dirt spur road offers dispersed camping opportunities in a scenic forest setting within the Carson National Forest near Chama. It provides easy access for travelers seeking a natural and peaceful setting.
Forest Road Spur Dispersed (Santa Fe National Forest)
This Forest Service spur road in the Santa Fe National Forest offers dispersed camping opportunities in a tranquil, wooded setting near Chimayo, New Mexico. The native material dirt road is generally open to all vehicle types.
Forest Road Spur Dispersed
A quiet dirt forest spur located in the Santa Fe National Forest near Fenton Lake. This corridor offers dispersed camping options on native dirt surfaces suitable for most vehicle types.
Forest Road Spur Dispersed
This quiet Forest Service spur road in Rio Arriba County offers secluded dispersed camping sites among the pines. The native dirt road is accessible to most standard vehicles in dry weather, providing a peaceful wilderness retreat near local trailheads.
Forest Road Unau057 Dispersed Camping
A quiet forest road corridor offering dispersed camping options within the Santa Fe National Forest. The area provides convenient access to nearby trailheads and scenic mesas.
Forest Road Unau066 Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated along Forest Road Unau066 and its adjacent spurs in the Santa Fe National Forest. The area features dirt tracks winding through a scenic pinon-juniper woodland with multiple pull-offs.
Forest Road UNAU072 Dispersed Camping
A quiet and secluded dispersed camping area located off Forest Road UNAU072 and its adjacent spurs in the Santa Fe National Forest. The site provides great views of the surrounding high-desert mesas, including nearby Pueblo Mesa and Blanca Mesa. It serves as an excellent base for hiking to the historic Tsi-p'in ruins, which requires a permit from the local ranger station.
Forest Road Unau089
Remote dispersed camping along Forest Road Unau089 in Santa Fe National Forest. Spanning pine-wooded areas with quiet forest spurs, this corridor provides peaceful camping opportunities near mountain creeks.
Forest Road Unau78 Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated along Forest Road Unau78 and its associated native-material forest spurs. The area offers multiple primitive spots nestled among ponderosa pines within the Santa Fe National Forest.
Forest Spur - Carson National Forest
A native material forest spur road in the Carson National Forest providing dispersed camping options with easy access for various vehicle types. Standard forest service regulations and a 14-day stay limit apply.
Forest Spur (Carson National Forest)
A quiet dirt road spur within the Carson National Forest near Tierra Amarilla, offering peaceful dispersed camping opportunities with easy access.
Forest Spur (Carson National Forest)
Quiet dispersed camping corridor along Forest Spur in the Carson National Forest, offering serene wooded settings with easy access for standard vehicles.
Forest Spur (Carson National Forest)
A quiet dirt spur road within Carson National Forest, providing dispersed camping access in a serene wooded setting. The road is composed of native material and is accessible to standard vehicles.
Forest Spur (Carson National Forest)
A quiet dirt spur road within Carson National Forest offering opportunities for dispersed camping in a typical wooded landscape.
Forest Spur (El Rito Canyon) Dispersed Camping
This rustic forest corridor runs through the canyon outside of El Rito, providing excellent primitive camping options close to some of New Mexico's premier sport climbing walls. Standard dispersed sites with rock fire rings are scattered throughout the juniper and sparse pine woods, with free-ranging cattle periodically grazing nearby. High-clearance is helpful but the main dirt road remains largely passable for standard vehicles under dry conditions.
Forest Spur (FR 15E5839)
A scenic forest spur offering remote dispersed camping on native dirt surfaces within the Santa Fe National Forest.
Forest Spur (FR 311)
A quiet dirt forest spur in the Santa Fe National Forest offering dispersed camping opportunities on native material terrain.
Forest Spur Dispersed (Santa Fe National Forest)
A scenic dirt road corridor within the Santa Fe National Forest, offering dispersed camping on a native material surface. It is ideal for self-contained rigs seeking quiet forest surroundings close to regional trailheads.
Forest Spur Dispersed (Santa Fe National Forest)
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated along an unpaved Forest Service spur road. The area offers secluded primitive sites surrounded by the beautiful mesa country of northern New Mexico.
Forest Spur Dispersed (Santa Fe National Forest)
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along a native-material dirt forest road within the Santa Fe National Forest, offering scenic pine forest surroundings.
Forest Spur Dispersed (Santa Fe National Forest)
A quiet Forest Service spur road within the Santa Fe National Forest, offering dispersed camping options along native material dirt roads. This area is situated near French Mesa and Capulin Peak, providing a peaceful and scenic pine forest setting.
Forest Spur Dispersed Area
A primitive dispersed camping corridor located along a quiet dirt spur within the Carson National Forest.
Forest Spur Dispersed Area
A scenic and secluded Forest Service spur road in the Carson National Forest that offers dispersed camping opportunities. The dirt road has a native material surface that is accessible year-round under dry conditions.
Forest Spur Dispersed Camping
A quiet dispersed camping corridor located along an NFS dirt spur road in the Santa Fe National Forest, offering standard primitive camping near Fenton Lake.
Forest Spur Dispersed Camping
A quiet and secluded forest road corridor within the Carson National Forest, providing dispersed camping opportunities. The access road is rough and heavily rutted, requiring high clearance and ideally four-wheel drive. Existing rock fire rings are scattered throughout the pine forest, offering a tranquil setting for self-contained campers.
Forest Spur Dispersed Camping
A quiet dirt forest spur located in the Santa Fe National Forest near Mesa del Ojo, offering dispersed camping in a serene wooded setting.
Forest Spur Dispersed Camping
This quiet Forest Service spur road in the Santa Fe National Forest offers dispersed camping opportunities along a native dirt road.
Forest Spur Dispersed Camping
This Forest Service spur road in the Santa Fe National Forest offers dispersed camping opportunities along a native dirt road. It is generally accessible to most vehicles during dry periods.
Forest Spur Dispersed Camping
Primitive dispersed camping along a quiet dirt forest spur road within the Santa Fe National Forest. The area provides a peaceful woodland setting near Cerro Pelon and the Tsi'pin Ruins trailhead.
Forest Spur Dispersed Camping
A quiet dirt forest spur offering dispersed camping opportunities in the Santa Fe National Forest near Mesa Montosa. The road is composed of native dirt material and is generally accessible to most vehicles.
Forest Spur Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping options along a dirt Forest Service spur road in the Santa Fe National Forest, near Mesa Gurule. The road consists of native material and offers quiet, forested settings suitable for most rigs in dry conditions.
Forest Spur Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping options situated along Forest Spur in the Santa Fe National Forest. The native dirt road offers a peaceful forest setting with primitive dispersed sites, located near Capulin Peak.
Forest Spur Dispersed Camping
This Forest Service spur road in the Carson National Forest offers dispersed camping opportunities along a native-surface route. Located in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, it provides a quiet woodland environment for self-contained campers.
Forest Spur Dispersed Camping
A quiet dirt road corridor within the Santa Fe National Forest offering dispersed camping options on native dirt surfaces.
Forest Spur Dispersed Camping
A quiet and remote dirt spur road within Carson National Forest, providing dispersed camping in a typical wooded northern New Mexico setting. It offers scenic mountain views of nearby mesas and a peaceful wilderness experience.
Forest Spur Dispersed Camping
A scenic dispersed camping corridor along Forest Spur in the Carson National Forest near Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico. The route winds through peaceful pine forests and offers pleasant dispersed campsites suitable for a quiet off-grid stay.
Forest Spur Dispersed Camping
A scenic dispersed camping corridor situated on National Forest lands in Rio Arriba County. The spur features level pullouts surrounded by quiet woodlands.
Forest Spur Dispersed Camping
This Carson National Forest spur road offers dispersed camping opportunities along a native material dirt road near Valle Grande Peak.
Forest Spur Dispersed Camping
Scenic dispersed camping along a quiet native-material forest road in the Carson National Forest, offering tranquil surroundings.
Forest Spur Dispersed Camping
A quiet Carson National Forest spur road offering dispersed camping opportunities on native dirt terrain near Tierra Amarilla.
Forest Spur Dispersed Camping
This Carson National Forest spur road provides dispersed camping on native dirt surfaces near Tierra Amarilla.
Forest Spur Dispersed Camping
A scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Forest Spur within the Carson National Forest. The native material dirt road winds through a beautiful ponderosa pine forest, offering several natural clearings suitable for camping.
Forest Spur Dispersed Camping
A quiet forest road spur within Carson National Forest offering dispersed camping opportunities on native dirt surfaces. Secluded campsites are nestled among the pines, providing a peaceful wilderness retreat near Kiowa Mountain.
Forest Spur Dispersed Camping
A quiet National Forest road corridor located in the Carson National Forest near Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico. The area offers dispersed camping opportunities along a dirt road that is accessible to most standard vehicles.
Forest Spur Dispersed Camping
A quiet and remote forest spur road offering dispersed camping opportunities within the Carson National Forest.
Forest Spur Dispersed Camping
A quiet forest corridor located in the Carson National Forest, providing dispersed camping sites along a native dirt road. The area offers a peaceful setting with mature trees and native vegetation.
Forest Spur Dispersed Corridor
This quiet dispersed camping corridor along Forest Spur in the Carson National Forest provides primitive spots on native dirt roads suitable for a variety of self-contained rigs.
Forest Spur Dispersed
Located deep within the Santa Fe National Forest, this scenic dispersed camping area along a forest spur is accessed just off Highway 126. High-quality, secluded sites are scattered beneath towering pines alongside a pristine mountain stream. While the access road consists of native dirt and is generally passable for most rigs, the area is popular on weekends and visitors should be prepared to pack out all waste.
Forest Spur Dispersed
Dispersed camping opportunities along this native-surface forest spur road in the Santa Fe National Forest. Ideal for low-profile rigs seeking quiet forest settings.
Forest Spur Dispersed
A quiet dirt forest spur road within the Santa Fe National Forest. It provides standard dispersed camping opportunities among the trees, suitable for campers searching for a serene, primitive forest getaway.
Forest Spur Dispersed
This quiet forest corridor provides secluded dispersed camping opportunities along a native material dirt road within the Santa Fe National Forest.
Forest Spur Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor located along a native dirt spur road in the Santa Fe National Forest. The surrounding ponderosa pines offer a peaceful retreat with several pullouts suitable for various rig types.
Forest Spur Dispersed
Dispersed camping options along a native material forest spur road within Carson National Forest. The road is open to all vehicles during the seasonal window and offers tranquil spots in a wooded setting.
Forest Spur Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor situated along a dirt forest spur in the Santa Fe National Forest. The area offers rustic campsites surrounded by pinon-juniper and pine woods, providing excellent privacy and a quiet atmosphere within driving distance of Cerro Pedernal.
Forest Spur Dispersed
This Forest Service spur road in the Santa Fe National Forest offers access to dispersed camping areas near Mesa Naranja. The native dirt surface is generally flat and accessible to most vehicles in dry conditions.
Forest Spur Dispersed
A quiet dirt spur corridor within Santa Fe National Forest, providing dispersed camping opportunities amidst scenic woodlands.
Forest Spur Dispersed
A quiet forest spur road located in the Santa Fe National Forest offering primitive dispersed camping along its dirt corridor.
Forest Spur Dispersed
Dispersed camping area along a quiet Forest Service spur road in the Santa Fe National Forest. Ideal for smaller setups looking for a secluded spot surrounded by ponderosa pines.
Forest Spur Dispersed
Secluded dispersed camping opportunities along a quiet Forest Service spur road within the Santa Fe National Forest.
Forest Spur Dispersed
Dispersed camping opportunities along a quiet dirt forest road within the Santa Fe National Forest, located near French Mesa.
Forest Spur Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping along a Forest Service spur road within the Carson National Forest. The native-surface road is generally suitable for all vehicles during dry weather.
Forest Spur Dispersed
Quiet dispersed camping corridor along a native material forest road in the Santa Fe National Forest.
Forest Spur Dispersed
This Carson National Forest spur road offers quiet dispersed camping opportunities amidst scenic northern New Mexico terrain.
Forest Spur Dispersed
A scenic dirt corridor winding through the Santa Fe National Forest, offering primitive dispersed camping opportunities.
Forest Spur Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated along Forest Spur in the Santa Fe National Forest. The road winds through scenic pine forest and offers rustic pull-offs suitable for primitive camping.
Forest Spur Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor located along a native-surface Forest Service spur within the Santa Fe National Forest.
Forest Spur Dispersed
A quiet Forest Service spur road offering primitive dispersed camping within the Santa Fe National Forest.
Forest Spur Dispersed
This remote dirt spur road in Carson National Forest provides opportunities for quiet dispersed camping amidst scenic mesas.
Forest Spur Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Forest Spur in the Carson National Forest, featuring quiet, wooded surroundings along a native dirt road. Accessible seasonally from spring through autumn.
Forest Spur Dispersed
A quiet Forest Service spur road in Santa Fe National Forest offering dispersed camping opportunities near the Nogales Cliff House trailhead.
Forest Spur Dispersed
A quiet, native dirt spur road in the Rio Arriba county region of the Santa Fe National Forest, offering remote forest camping options along the corridor.
Forest Spur Dispersed
An unpaved forest corridor in Carson National Forest offering dispersed camping opportunities. Standard high-clearance or passenger vehicles can access the area in dry weather.
Forest Spur Dispersed
A quiet US Forest Service road corridor located in the scenic Santa Fe National Forest. The route offers several dispersed camping spots amidst natural pine scenery with views of nearby mountains.
Forest Spur Dispersed
A quiet dirt forest spur located in the Santa Fe National Forest, offering primitive dispersed camping along native dirt surfaces.
Forest Spur Dispersed
Located within Carson National Forest, this dirt spur road offers quiet dispersed camping opportunities for various rig types. The road is open year-round, providing access to scenic wooded spots with easy navigation in dry conditions.
Forest Spur Dispersed
This Forest Service spur road in Carson National Forest offers dispersed camping opportunities. The area provides a quiet wooded setting close to Mesa de la Jarita.
Forest Spur Dispersed
This scenic dirt road corridor offers quiet dispersed camping opportunities within the Carson National Forest.
Forest Spur Dispersed
A secluded dispersed camping corridor along a quiet Forest Service road within the Carson National Forest. The dirt spur provides quiet sites surrounded by pines, with convenient access to nearby lakes and hiking trails.
Forest Spur Dispersed
Located in Carson National Forest, this quiet dirt road spur offers standard dispersed camping in a peaceful wooded environment. Accessible for most rig types, it is ideal for campers seeking a remote natural setting.
Forest Spur Dispersed
Quiet dispersed camping area located off a native dirt spur road in the Carson National Forest near Navajo, New Mexico. Perfect for travelers seeking a peaceful forest setting with easy access.
Forest Spur Dispersed
A quiet Forest Service spur road in the Carson National Forest, offering dispersed camping on native dirt surfaces. The setting features typical southwest woodlands, providing a peaceful and remote escape.
Forest Spur Dispersed
This dirt forest spur in Carson National Forest offers quiet dispersed camping opportunities on native dirt surfaces suitable for motorhomes and standard passenger vehicles. Located near American Mesa, it provides basic roadside camping options surrounded by peaceful woodlands.
Forest Spur Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along a native-dirt forest spur road within Carson National Forest.
Forest Spur
A quiet Forest Service spur road located in the Santa Fe National Forest, offering dispersed camping opportunities along a native dirt surface. The area provides a peaceful wooded environment typical of northern New Mexico. No facilities are available, so campers must pack out all waste.
Forest Spur
A scenic dispersed camping corridor along a native-dirt Forest Service road within Carson National Forest. The route offers secluded settings under the pine canopy with access to quiet camping spots.
Forest Spur
This native dirt forest spur in the Santa Fe National Forest provides quiet, dispersed camping opportunities. The road is accessible to all vehicle types under dry conditions, offering a classic wooded escape.
Forest Spur
A quiet dirt road spur in the Santa Fe National Forest offering dispersed camping opportunities on a native dirt surface.
Forest Spur
A remote National Forest spur road offering dispersed camping opportunities in Carson National Forest near Hopewell Lake. The dirt road has a native material surface suitable for various vehicles during dry periods. Seasonal closures are in effect from spring to mid-summer.
Forest Spur near Cerro Pelon
This unimproved forest spur provides secluded dispersed camping access within the Santa Fe National Forest. The native material dirt road is best navigated during dry conditions.
Forest Spur near Mesa del Ojo
A quiet dirt forest spur located in the Santa Fe National Forest near Mesa del Ojo. It offers standard dispersed camping opportunities along a native dirt road surface.
Forest Spur NM-983f744e Dispersed
A quiet Forest Service spur road providing access to scenic dispersed camping in the Santa Fe National Forest. The native dirt road is open to all passenger vehicles and motorhomes, offering a secluded getaway close to local trailheads.
Forest Spur NM-bb44037d
A quiet dirt spur located in Santa Fe National Forest, offering standard dispersed camping opportunities near Cerro Blanco. The native surface road is open to all vehicles, but can become muddy during rainy weather.
Forest Spur Road Corridor (Tierra Amarilla)
Dispersed camping opportunities along Carson National Forest spur roads near Tierra Amarilla. This corridor features unpaved native dirt roads surrounded by quiet, wooded settings. Ideal for high-clearance vehicles or smaller setups, the area offers peaceful wilderness camping with standard forest service regulations. Seasonal road closures apply during winter months.
Forest Spur Road Dispersed
A secluded dirt spur road within the Santa Fe National Forest offering dispersed camping opportunities on native soil surfaces.
Forest Spur Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Forest Spur (County Road 162) in the Santa Fe National Forest. The area features quiet campsites situated directly along the river with established fire rings.
Forest Spur Road Dispersed
A scenic Forest Service spur road offering dispersed camping sites within Carson National Forest.
Forest Spur Road
A quiet spur road located within the Santa Fe National Forest, ideal for peaceful dispersed camping.
Forest Spur Spot
A quiet, wooded dirt spur situated within Carson National Forest, providing convenient dispersed camping on native material terrain.
Fox Creek Road Dispersed
This National Forest road corridor offers quiet dispersed camping along a native dirt road near Chama. It provides a peaceful retreat close to the wilderness.
Gallegos Spring Road Dispersed
This dispersed camping zone is situated along Gallegos Spring Road and its various forest spurs within the Santa Fe National Forest. The area features peaceful, wooded sites typical of the region. While the primary access road is open year-round, note that certain northern spurs are seasonally restricted to motor vehicle use between August 16 and February 29.
Gallina Canyon Dispersed Area
This dispersed camping corridor along Gallina Canyon within the Santa Fe National Forest offers secluded, wooded spots along native dirt roads. Standard national forest regulations apply with a 14-day stay limit, making it ideal for self-sufficient campers.
Gallina Mountain Dispersed Camping
Scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Gallina Mountain road and its connecting forest spurs within the Santa Fe National Forest. The area offers secluded, primitive camping opportunities surrounded by pinyon-juniper and ponderosa pine woodlands near Mesa Golondrina.
Gallina Mountain Road Dispersed
This dispersed camping area is located along Gallina Mountain Road and adjacent forest spurs within the Santa Fe National Forest. The gravel and native dirt roads wind through a peaceful ponderosa pine forest, offering highly secluded campsites with generous spacing. Standard passenger vehicles can navigate the main road in dry conditions, though high clearance is helpful for accessing the narrower spur routes.
Garcia Lake Dispersed
This National Forest Service road corridor near Garcia Lake offers dispersed camping options with a native dirt road surface.
Gas Buggy Jaramillo Dispersed Road
Gas Buggy Jaramillo offers rustic dispersed camping options along a native-material dirt road within Carson National Forest. The corridor provides a peaceful and remote woodland setting suitable for self-contained campers.
Gas Buggy Jaramillo Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Gas Buggy Jaramillo Road and adjacent spurs in the Carson National Forest. The area provides basic roadside pullouts in a quiet pine forest setting, accessible via native dirt roads.
General American Road Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping corridor located along the General American Road on BLM land. This area offers quiet desert boondocking with convenient access off the main route.
Ghost Ranch
An iconic education and retreat center offering developed RV and tent camping amidst spectacular red rock canyons and towering mesas. Campers enjoy access to clean bathhouses, hot showers, coin laundry, an ice machine, and optional dining hall meals, along with miles of world-class hiking trails and museums directly on site.
Gilleland Forest Road Dispersed Camping
This scenic corridor along Gilleland Road offers dispersed camping opportunities within the national forest. The native dirt road is accessible to most standard vehicles under dry conditions, providing a peaceful retreat.
Grouse Creek Road Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor along Grouse Creek Road in the Carson National Forest, offering quiet wooded options.
Gurule Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Forest Road Gurule on Mesa Gurule. The area features spacious dirt pullouts nestled within the ponderosa pines of Santa Fe National Forest, providing excellent privacy and quiet mountain surroundings. Accessible to most standard vehicles in dry conditions, though side spurs can be rougher.
Gurule Road Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along Gurule Road in the Santa Fe National Forest. The native dirt roads offer secluded sites under the pines, best suited for self-contained rigs during dry conditions.
Heron Lake State Park
Heron Lake State Park features several developed campgrounds along the scenic reservoir. The park provides quiet camping with clean restroom facilities, accessible via fully paved roads.
Heron Lake State Park
Heron Lake State Park offers scenic and quiet developed camping in northern New Mexico with options ranging from primitive sites to full RV hookups. Situated near the water, the park features hiking trails and multiple camping loops such as Blanco and Willow, though lake levels can vary significantly. Some facilities, including showers and flush restrooms, may close seasonally after late summer.
Heron Lake State Park Primitive Camping
Primitive lake-edge camping area located within Heron Lake State Park. Accessible via a dirt road off Highway 95, this open camping area offers scenic mountain and water views with no formal campsites. High-clearance vehicles are recommended for the rough access road, particularly near the shoreline.
Heron Reservoir Campground (Ponderosa)
A scenic developed campground situated along the shores of Heron Lake within Heron Lake State Park. It features established sites with picnic tables and fire rings, offering scenic lake views and excellent opportunities for stargazing.
Hopewell Lake Campground
Scenic developed campground managed by the US Forest Service, located adjacent to Hopewell Lake. Offers sites suitable for tents and various RVs, with equestrian facilities at select sites. Be prepared for dry camping as water spigots may be turned off seasonally or long-term.
Jacques Road (Carson National Forest)
Dispersed camping corridor along Jacques Road, nestled in a peaceful forested area of the Carson National Forest.
Jaquez Road Dispersed
An improved dirt corridor on public BLM land offering dispersed camping opportunities. The road is accessible to most vehicles under normal conditions and provides several pullouts with scenic desert vistas.
Jarita Meza Road Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping opportunities along Jarita Meza Road and adjacent forest spurs in Carson National Forest. The area features a mix of pine and juniper woodland scenery near Mesa de la Jarita.
Jarita Meza Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Jarita Meza Road and its connecting forest spurs. The area provides flat clearings surrounded by ponderosa pines and offers a classic national forest dry camping experience.
Jarita Ranches Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping opportunities are available along Jarita Ranches Road within the Carson National Forest. The corridor winds through a natural pine forest setting with multiple clearing spots.
Jarosa Penas Negras Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor situated along Jarosa Penas Negras and adjacent forest spur roads within the Santa Fe National Forest. The area winds through attractive ponderosa pine forests and offers spaced-out campsites suitable for travelers seeking a quiet forest experience.
Jarosa Penas Negras Dispersed
A quiet Forest Service corridor running through the scenic Santa Fe National Forest. The road provides access to native-surface pull-offs suitable for standard vehicles and mid-sized rigs seeking natural surroundings near the Rio Puerco.
Jarosa Pit Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor along the Jarosa Pit dirt road within Santa Fe National Forest. This area offers primitive camping sites shaded by pine trees, perfect for self-contained rigs.
Jicarilla District, Carson National Forest
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Jim Creek Road Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor winding through the Carson National Forest near Chama. This route offers natural, undeveloped sites within a wooded setting.
La Jara Road Dispersed
This dispersed camping corridor along La Jara Road offers several secluded spots situated in a quiet forest setting within the Santa Fe National Forest. The road progresses from bituminous treatment to dirt, with several spurs branching into the pines.
La Madera Road (FR 113) Dispersed
Carson National Forest offers dispersed camping opportunities along La Madera Road (Forest Road 113) and its numerous connecting spur roads. The terrain features native dirt roads winding through scenic woodlands of juniper and pine, providing secluded, natural campsites. Standard USFS dispersed rules apply, with campers requested to utilize established pullouts and existing fire rings to preserve the local habitat.
La Manga II Dispersed Camping
A scenic dispersed camping corridor along La Manga II road within the Rio Grande National Forest, featuring a native dirt surface suitable for most vehicles.
La Manga Pass Road
La Manga Pass Road offers dispersed camping along a native dirt road corridor. The area features typical forested scenery and is accessible by standard vehicles during dry conditions.
La Manga Road Dispersed Camping
This forest road corridor offers quiet dispersed camping opportunities along a native-material dirt road within the Rio Grande National Forest. Located near the New Mexico and Colorado border, the area provides peaceful campsites with convenient access to nearby trailheads and scenic vistas.
Lafragua Road BLM Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated on BLM land along Lafragua Road, offering pleasant desert-scrub scenery and peaceful overnight stays. Most locations along this stretch offer peaceful isolation in a high-desert environment.
Lagunitas Campground
Lagunitas Campground is a quiet, remote Forest Service campground situated near the scenic Lagunitas Lakes in the Carson National Forest.
Lake Fork Canyon Road Dispersed
This scenic corridor along Lake Fork Canyon in the Santa Fe National Forest offers dispersed camping opportunities. The native-surface dirt road winds through a peaceful forested canyon setting, providing access to nearby hot springs.
Leeson Canyon Road Dispersed
This BLM road corridor provides easy access to dispersed camping opportunities in a tranquil high-desert environment. The improved dirt road is accessible for most vehicles, making it a convenient option for dry-weather camping.
Lindrith J19 Road Dispersed
This scenic dispersed camping corridor runs along Lindrith J19 Road on BLM-managed land in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. The area offers several spacious pulling off points along an improved dirt surface that provides peaceful camping with standard 14-day limits.
Llano Abeyta
A scenic forest road corridor within Carson National Forest offering dispersed camping opportunities. The dirt road is accessible to a wide variety of vehicles, winding through a quiet pine forest setting.
Loma Redonda Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Loma Redonda road in the Santa Fe National Forest, providing standard primitive camping opportunities.
Los Pinos Road Dispersed
This dispersed camping corridor runs along the gravel Los Pinos road in the Santa Fe National Forest. It offers scenic, wooded spots suitable for a variety of vehicle types with easy access.
Madera Road Dispersed
Madera Road offers dispersed camping opportunities along a quiet forest road and its adjacent spurs within Carson National Forest. The terrain consists of native dirt and gravel surfaces surrounded by dense pine forest. It provides peaceful and secluded spots suitable for various rig sizes during the open season.
Maestas Tank Dispersed Camping
Located within the Santa Fe National Forest near French Mesa, this road corridor offers dispersed camping along a dirt and gravel route with scenic, wooded surroundings.
Mesa Alta Cutoff Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along the Mesa Alta Cutoff road within Santa Fe National Forest, offering standard roadside pullouts in a wooded forest setting.
Mesa De Los Canones Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor along Mesa De Los Canones in Santa Fe National Forest. The area features quiet dirt spurs offering excellent privacy and convenient access to historic trailheads.
Mesa Del Medio Dispersed
Mesa Del Medio offers scenic dispersed camping corridors along a graded gravel forest road in the Santa Fe National Forest. The main route is generally accessible to most vehicle types and remains open year-round, while adjacent native-dirt spur roads provide deeper pine forest spots but are subject to seasonal closures. Expect moderate privacy and beautiful high-desert mesa backdrops.
Mesa Del Ojo Road Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor situated along Mesa Del Ojo Road and its connecting forest spurs in the Santa Fe National Forest. The area features peaceful, primitive campsites nestled amongst the trees with scenic views of the surrounding mesas.
Mesa Morfins Dispersed Area
A scenic dispersed camping corridor on Mesa Morfins within the Santa Fe National Forest. This area features native dirt roads with quiet pull-outs suitable for self-contained boondocking.
Mestenas Mesa Dispersed Camping
Wooded dispersed camping corridor located along Mestenas Mesa within the Carson National Forest. The area provides tranquil, remote camping opportunities close to Mestenas Peak.
Mestenas Mesa
Mestenas Mesa offers quiet dispersed camping along a native dirt road network within the Jicarilla Ranger District of Carson National Forest. The area is highly accessible for most rig types when dry, offering plenty of space and solitude.
Middle Fork Ojitos Dispersed Camping
A network of dirt forest roads and spurs in the Santa Fe National Forest offering quiet dispersed camping. The main road, Middle Fork Ojitos, and its surrounding spurs wind through peaceful ponderosa pine forests, offering multiple primitive sites with stone fire rings. This area is highly suitable for self-contained rigs seeking solitude.
Mogote Road Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along Mogote Road and its network of forest spurs within Carson National Forest. Set amongst scenic pine trees and open meadows near Mogote Peak, these sites offer excellent privacy and tranquil natural surroundings. The access consists of dirt and native material roads that are suitable for most rigs in dry conditions but can become muddy and slick when wet.
Moon Canyon Road
This Forest Service corridor along Moon Canyon Road offers dispersed camping opportunities within Santa Fe National Forest.
Moya Road Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping corridor along Moya Road and its adjacent forest spurs within the Santa Fe National Forest, offering quiet, wooded sites with easy access.
Mrs J's Road Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along Mrs J's Road on BLM land near Chimayo, New Mexico. The area features scenic desert landscapes and multiple pull-offs suitable for overnight stays.
Mud Springs Dispersed Area
This quiet dirt corridor within the Santa Fe National Forest offers dispersed camping opportunities suitable for most vehicles. The road is open year-round, providing a rustic forest setting close to the Nogales Cliff House trailhead.
Mud Springs Road Dispersed
A scenic corridor of dispersed camping opportunities along Mud Springs Road and adjacent forest spurs in the Santa Fe National Forest. Located near the Nogales Cliff House trailhead, the area features a quiet, wooded setting ideal for off-grid camping.
Mundo Campground
A developed camping area located near Lower Mundo Dam on the Jicarilla Apache Nation, offering scenic lake views and fishing opportunities.
Munoz Canyon Road Dispersed
A scenic BLM corridor offering dispersed camping options along a maintained dirt road in northern New Mexico. It provides quiet, spaced-out sites with easy access to the surrounding high desert landscape.
Navajo Reservoir Primitive Camping Area
A scenic corridor of primitive dispersed campsites situated in the high desert sandstone hills near Navajo Reservoir, offering rugged camping spots surrounded by juniper and pinon trees.
Navajo Reservoir Primitive Spot A
A basic primitive campsite located in a sandy pull-off near the reservoir, suitable for high-clearance vehicles.
Navajo Reservoir Primitive Spot B
A quiet dispersed camping spot tucked into the desert vegetation with views of the surrounding sandstone mesas.
Navajo Reservoir Primitive Spot C
A secluded primitive clearing situated further south, offering excellent privacy among juniper and pinon trees.
Navajo Reservoir Primitive Spot D
A small, open dirt turnaround spot ideal for low-profile camper vans seeking quiet desert camping.
Navajo Reservoir Primitive Spot E
A westernmost primitive campsite with plenty of space for a single rig and beautiful canyon sunset views.
Navajo Road Dispersed
This Forest Service road offers dispersed camping corridors within a scenic wooded setting near Chama. It provides easy access for most vehicles during the dry season.
Neal Forest Road Dispersed Camping
A scenic dirt road corridor within the Rio Grande National Forest, offering native-surface dispersed camping. The road is accessible to a wide variety of vehicles under dry conditions.
No Name 3 Road Dispersed
An improved dirt road traversing Bureau of Land Management territory in northern New Mexico, offering roadside dispersed camping opportunities.