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Dispersed Camping

Avalon Lake Dispersed

Avalon Lake Dispersed is located near Carlsbad, New Mexico, featuring flat terrain with sparse vegetation. Temperatures can range from highs of 90°F in summer to lows of 30°F in winter. Nearby attractions include Carlsbad Caverns National Park and the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park.

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Location

Avalon Lake Dispersed is located in New Mexico

Detail location of campground

Coordinates

32.49353959894062 N
104.24809333757706 W

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Access

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

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Available
  • Verizon
    Good
  • AT&T
    Good
  • T-Mobile
    Available

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Dispersed
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Phone Service
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

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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Reviewed May. 25, 2025

Trashy

Stayed here for one night. Came in around 7pm or so and it was really difficult to find a spot because the water level was so high it had covered a lot of spots. Many spots that were open were completely covered in trash or had bags of trash just hanging out. Our site was right on the lake, but again covered with cigarettes, fishing line, and glass. Pull through spot. Almost put our tent right on top of dog poop. Very rocky and not super level. ATVs and dirt bikes rode next to us for awhile until dark. Good view, windy.

Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Avalon Lake Dispersed by Nicki S., May 25, 2025
Reviewed May. 17, 2025

Nails are no joke

We had an okay night. Police rolled through to check an abandoned RV at midnight, nails are no joke, literally everywhere you walk. But it was very quiet and had a great view.

Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Avalon Lake Dispersed by Katie P., May 17, 2025
  • Review photo of Avalon Lake Dispersed by Katie P., May 17, 2025
Reviewed Apr. 22, 2025

Trashy

We didn't stay. Trash all over the place and dudes just sitting in their vehicles doing nothing. If I was armed and alone, I might have stayed.

Month of VisitApril
Reviewed Mar. 17, 2025

Not a bad pull off if everything is full

Just needed a place to pop up the RTT with others in the convoy it worked but it’s definitely rocky and has nails at certain locations drive with caution ⚠️. Great views of the sunset on the lake besides the abandoned motorhome in the way 🤙

SiteNot listed but the cliff site by the boat ramp was viable.
Month of VisitMarch
  • Review photo of Avalon Lake Dispersed by K&S Adventures !., March 17, 2025
  • Review photo of Avalon Lake Dispersed by K&S Adventures !., March 17, 2025
  • Review photo of Avalon Lake Dispersed by K&S Adventures !., March 17, 2025
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Reviewed Jun. 26, 2024

Lakeside camping

Cool spot, but beware of NAILS! Other than that, some night you might get some loud locals riding OHV on the other side of the lake.

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  • Review photo of Avalon Lake Dispersed by Robert F., June 26, 2024
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Frequently Asked Questions

Are fires allowed at Avalon Lake Dispersed?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Avalon Lake Dispersed, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Avalon Lake Dispersed have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Avalon Lake Dispersed does not have wifi.