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  1. Aug 16, 2022 · Where in New Mexico is Dispersed Camping Allowed? If you fancy pitching a tent and unfolding your sleeping bag in one of the many cool-looking corners of the state of New Mexico, the good news is – dispersed camping is entirely legal.

    • Caja del Rio (Santa Fe National Forest) Near Santa Fe. The Caja del Rio area in Santa Fe National Forest is my favorite place for dispersed camping near Santa Fe.
    • Juan Tomas Road (Cibola National Forest) Near Albuquerque. Finding good dispersed camping near Albuquerque is surprisingly difficult. Out of a handful of options in nearby Cibola National Forest, my favorite free campsites in the area are those along Juan Tomas Road south of Tijeras.
    • Cosmic Campground (Gila National Forest) Near Glenwood. Even though dispersed camping isn’t allowed here, Cosmic Campground is hands down my favorite place for free camping in New Mexico – and it’s not even close.
    • Parks Ranch Campground (BLM Land) Near Carlsbad Caverns National Park. Dispersed camping certainly isn’t in short supply near Carlsbad Caverns. Yet, I personally prefer staying at Parks Ranch Campground, a primitive BLM campground that allows free camping for up to 14 days.
  2. Aug 18, 2022 · 14 Day Stay Limits. All National Forest and Bureau of Land Management Areas have a 14-day stay limit. This is to prevent excess damage to the environment. In New Mexico, this means that you can’t camp in the same spot for more than 14 days within a 28 day timeframe. That includes both consecutive and non-consecutive visits.

  3. On the Thunder Basin National Grassland, the stay limit is 16 days in a 30-day period while dispersed camping. In some areas, camping may be done only in designated dispersed sites. Currently, 30 sites exist in the Bear River Corridor and 73 sites exist in the Pole Mountain Corridor along Vedauwoo road.

  4. Dispersed Camping is allowed on all Forest Service Land in the Laramie Peak Unit, but with restrictions on motor vehicle parking and road access. The Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) identifies which roads are open to the public.

  5. Aug 14, 2023 · Additionally, as of 2020, campers who are hunters can participate in dispersed camping in the White Peak area and the Luera Mountains. New Mexico Camping And RV Rules For Local State Parks And National Parks

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  7. Mar 2, 2024 · However, not all public lands are open to dispersed camping. It’s crucial to check with local land agencies to understand where dispersed camping is allowed, and what rules and regulations apply. Some areas may require a permit, have limits on the number of consecutive nights you can camp, or prohibit camping altogether.