Dark Canyon Dispersed
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Reviewed Jan. 27, 2023

Quiet BLM spot away from the highway

Only 30 minutes from Carlsbad Caverns NP and about 20 minutes from Carlsbad NM! This is a great spot off the highway with basically no noise from cars.

The area is a level gravel lot with some brush and scubs scattered about. Seems like a place that isn't well known. I'd recommend high clearance to get up to the main area. There are other sites as you follow the road up the hill, but the road gets more rocky the further you go up. One fire ring in the main area and some fire rings in other sites. If you want a site that you can't see the highway from, this is the spot.

Dispersed area, pack in pack out. Verizon service was good!

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  • Review photo of Dark Canyon Dispersed by Noah E., January 27, 2023
  • Review photo of Dark Canyon Dispersed by Noah E., January 27, 2023
  • Review photo of Dark Canyon Dispersed by Noah E., January 27, 2023
  • Review photo of Dark Canyon Dispersed by Noah E., January 27, 2023
  • Review photo of Dark Canyon Dispersed by Noah E., January 27, 2023
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