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Sapillo Campground, Mimbres, NM
This is mostly a designated dispersed camping area, though it does have a vault toilet, and there are a few fire rings. Otherwise, there are no designated campsites, it's all dispersed camping. The area is large enough for several full-sized RVs, all on mostly hard-packed ground, and somewhat level.
Bluewater Lookout Tower, New Mexico
Bluewater Lookout Tower is an old structure built in 1917 and is now on the National Register of Historic Places. It's approached by Forest Road 85. The motor vehicle use map of this area shows that dispersed camping is allowed all along this road, up until the last 1,000 feet of roadway.
Avalon Lake, Carlsbad, NM
Avalon Lake is open to dispersed camping and fishing along its shoreline, particularly on the south end of the lake at Avalon Road (County road 602). There are no permits or reservations required. It's not exactly clear what the maximum camping limit is, but it's likely 14 days.
Sitting Bull Falls Road, Queens, NM
Sitting Bull Falls Road, also known as Forest Road 276, and County Road 409, runs into Lincoln National Forest. Dispersed camping is allowed all along the first 2.8 miles of this road beginning at the forest's eastern border where the road changes designation from County Road 409 to Forest Road 276.
Old AZ 64, Grand Canyon NP
Old AZ 64 (appears on Google Maps as "64A") offers dispersed camping opportunities for those wanting to explore the attractions and trails in the eastern part of Grand Canyon National Park. There are about a dozen or so previously-used campsites along Old AZ 64 and Forest Road 6104.
East Side Highway 67, Grand Canyon NP
The west side of Highway 67 takes Forest Road 611 to several other forest roads (610, 216, 2650, et al). Dispersed camping is allowed all throughout these roads. It's recommended you download the Motor Vehicle Use Map (see Downloads below) and keep it on your phone for later reference.
Saddle Mountain Overlook, Grand Canyon NP
Probably offering the most spectacular views of the North Rim, Saddle Mountain Overlook has only a few previously-used places to camp, although dispersed camping is technically allowed anywhere as long you don't drive beyond 30 feet from the side of a road.
Forest Road 310, Grand Canyon NP
Also known as "Coconino Rim Road", the first mile of this road starting from Highway 64 is off limits to camping due to being within a one mile radius from Hull Cabin (see rule in Downloads below). You generally have to get south of the intersection with Forest Road 307 before getting to the dispersed camping area.
Long Jim Loop, Grand Canyon NP
Long Jim Loop is a 3/4 mile dirt road encircling the northwest portion of Tusayan Village. It's a forest road open to dispersed camping. There are about a couple dozen previously-used sites here. The forest's policy of remaining within 30 feet from the side of the road still applies here.
Twin Buttes Marina Park
Twin Buttes Marina Park is the primary boat launch and campground for the reservoir. There are at about a couple dozen picnic tables with trash cans and cooking grills, but dispersed camping is allowed everywhere here. A permit is required to camp here,
