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Dispersed Camping

American Springs

American Springs is located in New Mexico, featuring both forests and open spaces. Temperatures can range from lows in the 20s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby, visitors can explore the natural beauty of the Santa Fe National Forest and the cultural attractions of Los Alamos.

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Location

American Springs is located in New Mexico

Detail location of campground

Coordinates

35.83705486 N
106.381714 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Fair
  • Verizon
    Available
  • AT&T
    Available
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • Dispersed
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Phone Service
  • Alcohol

DISPERSED CAMPING

Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.


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3 Reviews

Reviewed May. 11, 2025

If you have 4x4 good camping

Probably not a must have, but I highly recommend a four-wheel-drive high clearance to get back into the camp spots here, but there are a handful of spots. Just keep going further back in there either on the left or the right. Give you a good view of Los Alamos and some snow covered peaks.

Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of American Springs by Mark , May 11, 2025
  • Review photo of American Springs by Mark , May 11, 2025
  • Review photo of American Springs by Mark , May 11, 2025
Reviewed Apr. 23, 2025

Quiet spot, gnarly road

There are two sites here and I stayed at the first one. The road is quite rocky and there’s a large washout just past the first site. Any SUV could handle it but being in an extended length van limits where I can go. Very peaceful with a nice view down the canyon. Elk grazing below were the cherry on top.

Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of American Springs by Matthew N., April 23, 2025
  • Review photo of American Springs by Matthew N., April 23, 2025
Reviewed Sep. 19, 2023

Great spot

Great spot once you make the steep road up!!! We camped close to the entrance. We explored and found some amazing sites further back

Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of American Springs by Nancy B., September 19, 2023
  • Review photo of American Springs by Nancy B., September 19, 2023
  • Review photo of American Springs by Nancy B., September 19, 2023
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there cell phone reception at American Springs?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is available, AT&T is available, and T-Mobile is unknown.