Established Camping

Sapillo Dispersed Camping Area

7 Reviews

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National Forest

This is a nice shady campground under ponderosa pines. Sapillo is an undeveloped campground under ponderosa pine and is a favorite of group campers. For any large group, we recommend this large campground.

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Access

  • Drive-In
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  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Pull-Through Sites

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7 Reviews

Jorge G.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Feb. 21, 2024

Near Great Hiking, no fees

Sapillo Creek lies straddling the original branch of the CDT. This is a free, national forest dispersed campsite with a couple pit toilets and very few other amenities, no cell signal either. Easily accessible from NM-35 and near a couple of general stores in Lake Roberts (10 minute drive north)…

Month of VisitMarch
Beth G.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Sep. 19, 2023

Free and shaded

This is one of our favorite springtime camping spots. There aren’t any numbered sites, but there are makeshift campfires and flat areas all around. The site also has trash disposal and vault toilets. Lots of trees for shade and hammocks.

This spot is popular with large crowds and off road vehicle…

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Month of VisitJune
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Greg T.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Jul. 7, 2023

Tucked away in the woods

Beautiful dispersed camp site both pull through and back in. We camped there in and only saw one other camper. Keep in mind zero cell service.

Month of VisitMay

Location

Sapillo Dispersed Camping Area is located in New Mexico

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Directions

The campground is located 10 miles north of Wilderness Ranger District in Mimbres.

Coordinates

33.00869686 N
108.11463367 W

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