Free Camping in New Mexico
3 dispersed camping spots on public land
Rio Chama Dispersed
U.S. Forest ServiceNear Abiquiu6,800 ft
Riverside dispersed camping along the Rio Chama in Carson National Forest. Red rock canyon walls, piney ridges, and a wild and scenic river. Popular put-in for float trips.
Santa Fe National Forest Dispersed
U.S. Forest ServiceNear Santa Fe9,200 ft
Dispersed camping in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains above Santa Fe. Mixed conifer forest at elevation with trailhead access to the Pecos Wilderness. Cool respite from desert heat.
Tent Rocks BLM Dispersed
Bureau of Land ManagementNear Albuquerque5,800 ft
Desert dispersed camping near Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks. Volcanic formations and colorful badlands. Early morning light on the tent rock formations is extraordinary.
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