Forest Road 64J, Tres Piedras, NM
Free, dispersed camping is allowed along Forest Road 64J located off of US-64, one mile west of the town of Tres Piedras, NM. The forest road runs a short distance of about 1/2 mile, but offers about a dozen or more previously-used campsites nestled under pine trees and under the base of a giant rock formation.
Dispersed Camping Near Carlsbad, NM
Completely surrounded by public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), US Forest Service (USFS), and the National Park Service (NPS), there are numerous places around the City of Carlsbad, NM where campers can set up for a couple of weeks while visiting Carlsbad Caverns, Sitting Bull Falls, or just visiting friends and relatives.
Dispersed Camping Near Reserve, NM
There are several free camping areas operated by Gila National Forest within a short drive to Reserve, NM and nearby attractions. These camping areas offer some modern amenities, including restrooms, picnic tables, fire rings, and trash cans. All are "first-come, first-serve", with no fees and no permits required. They also allow you to remain camped there up to 14 days.
Rio de Los Pinos Campground, Antonito, CO
This is a free, developed campground offered by Carson National Forest. The campground is actually located in New Mexico, about 8.6 miles south of the border, and about 16.3 miles south of Antonito, CO. However, the nearest town with supplies and fuel is Antonito.
Lower Hondo Campground, Taos, NM
This is a free, developed campground offered by Carson National Forest. There are four (4) campsites with picnic tables and fire rings, large enough for small to medium-sized RVs, but there are few other previously-used dispersed sites that smaller vehicles can get into.
Cuchillo Del Medio Campground, Taos, NM
This is a free, developed campground offered by Carson National Forest. There are only three (3) campsites, too small for most trailers and motorhomes, but capable of handling tear drop trailers, or trailers up to 16 feet in length. This campground is open seasonally from April to December, depending on weather.
Cuchilla Campground, Taos, NM
This is free, developed campground offered by Carson National Forest. There are only three (3) campsites with picnic tables, fire rings, and a vault toilet. It's located along State Highway 150, about 4.9 miles west of Taos Ski Valley. It's open only during a brief period from May to September each year.
Cebolla Mesa Campground, Questa, NM
This is a free, developed campground offered by Carson National Forest. There are five (5) campsites with picnic tables and fire rings, but there are also dozens of previously-used dispersed campsites all throughout the area. Campsites at the campground itself are small, capable of accommodating trailers up to 24 feet at best. However, many dispersed campsites are much larger.
Cabresto Lake Campground, Questa, NM
This is a free, developed campground offered by Carson National Forest. There are nine (9) campsites with picnic tables and fire rings, along with a vault toilet, all situated along the lakeshore of Cabresta Lake. It's a popular area with OHVs, thus you should expect to hear them all day long.
El Rito Campground, El Rito, NM
This is a free, developed campground offered by Carson National Forest. There are eleven (11) campsites with picnic tables and fire rings, and a vault toilet on site. There is also a group pavilion which must be rented out. But there are also dozens more previously-used campsites all up and down County Rd 280 (State Route 110) starting from a mile south of the campground and a mile north.
