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Whirlpool Dispersed Camping Area

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  • Standard (Tent/RV)
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TThe Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Nov. 4, 2023

October

This is a nice spot next to the river, there are a couple of hiking trails. I was there during the week and it was pretty quiet

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  • Review photo of Whirlpool Dispersed Camping Area by Tracy T., November 4, 2023
  • Review photo of Whirlpool Dispersed Camping Area by Tracy T., November 4, 2023
  • Review photo of Whirlpool Dispersed Camping Area by Tracy T., November 4, 2023
Tim W.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Sep. 24, 2023

Will go again

We got there on a Friday and had our pick of sites. We picked one right on the river. No electricity. No water. No picnic tables. No trash receptacle. Vault toilets. Camp spaces are spread out. Some of the roads on the campground had deep ruts and pools of mud water but not all. You can see every star on a clear night. The road to the campground is about 6 miles of curvy dirt and gravel single lane. But a woman managed it in a Jaguar so not too bad just go slow. Rustic and relaxing.

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  • Review photo of Whirlpool Dispersed Camping Area by Tim W., September 24, 2023
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Michael N.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Sep. 7, 2023

Awesome views

This camping spot is awesome but can be busy at times. One down side being close to the river is the bugs, literally thousands of them can make it unpleasant. Outside of that the spot on the river is fantastic for viewing pleasure. You can certainly find valuable relaxation here.

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Location

Whirlpool Dispersed Camping Area is located in New Mexico

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Coordinates

36.313601376159106 N
106.58998058823235 W

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