Dispersed Camping in Torrance County, New Mexico
Showing 17 locations in Torrance County.
Beadle Road Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along Beadle Road within the Cibola National Forest.
Beadle Road Dispersed
Quiet dispersed camping corridor along Beadle Road and adjacent spurs in the Cibola National Forest. The area offers plenty of space for boondocking among trees with easy access to dirt roads.
Clines Corners RV Park & Travel Center
A convenient overnight stop at the historic Clines Corners, featuring both a paid RV park with full hookups and a large gravel parking lot where free dry camping is permitted. The travel center includes a gas station, large gift shop, and convenience store open 24 hours. Ideal for a quick, self-contained overnight stop along Interstate 40.
Cougar Mountain Forest Road
A dispersed camping corridor along Cougar Mountain within the Cibola National Forest. The dirt road features a native material surface, winding through quiet wooded terrain near North Peak with several dispersed pullouts.
Forest Spur (Cibola National Forest)
A scenic dirt spur road within the Cibola National Forest offering dispersed camping opportunities on native dirt surfaces. This quiet spot is located near North Peak and Cougar Mountain, providing a rustic forest retreat.
Forest Spur Dispersed Camping
Quiet dispersed camping options located along Forest Spur and adjacent forest routes in the Cibola National Forest. The area offers rugged access to highly secluded spots situated on elevated terrain, though the final approaches may require high-clearance or 4WD vehicles due to narrow clearances and rough washouts.
Happy Trails RV Campground
A basic, rundown private RV park offering tight gravel spaces and utility hookups. This location is best suited for travelers needing power connections rather than scenic camping. It features on-site management and provides basic utility connections.
Laguna del Perro Historic Marker Parking
Paved roadside parking area adjacent to the Laguna del Perro Historic Marker along New Mexico State Road 41.
Moriarty Industrial Area Stealth Parking
A generic public parking and stealth area located in the commercial and industrial district of Moriarty, just off Interstate 40. This zone captures reports of overnight roadside or lot parking near local industrial facilities.
Mountainair District, Cibola National Forest
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New Canyon Campground
Nestled in a peaceful ponderosa pine canyon west of Manzano, this quiet Forest Service campground offers basic, shaded sites. Access is via graded gravel roads, making it ideal for car campers, vans, and smaller rigs seeking a quiet mountain getaway.
Petro Travel Store Moriarty
Paved commercial parking area located near Interstate 40, suitable for a quick overnight stay.
Pilot Travel Center
A massive, busy travel plaza along the interstate corridor offering extensive paved parking for trucks and RVs. It provides key amenities including a dump station, water, and indoor facilities, making it a reliable but noisy transit stop.
Ruins Road Dispersed
This dispersed camping corridor along Ruins Road offers quiet campsites set within the Cibola National Forest. The native dirt road provides year-round access to scenic forest spots and is generally accessible to most vehicles in dry conditions.
Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument
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Sierra Blanca Brewery
A welcoming brewery in Moriarty offering a large, flat dirt parking lot for self-contained rigs. As an active Harvest Host location, visitors are encouraged to patronize the brewery and experience the local craft beers. The spacious lot is highly accessible and easily accommodates larger rigs and slide-outs.
Turner Inn & RV Park
A private motel and RV park on the edge of Mountainair offering full-hookup sites with electric, water, and sewer connections, along with access to shower facilities.