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Dispersed Camping

Bailey Canyon

Bailey Canyon in New Mexico offers a landscape of rugged terrain with scattered vegetation. Temperatures can range from 30°F in winter to 90°F in summer. Nearby, visitors can explore the Lincoln National Forest and the historic town of Ruidoso.

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Location

Bailey Canyon is located in New Mexico

Coordinates

32.9778595 N
105.7562906 W

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1 hr 26 min from Las Cruces
1 hr 33 min from El Paso
3 hrs 12 min from Albuquerque
3 hrs 35 min from Santa Fe

Access

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

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Site Types

Dispersed

Features

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Phone Service
Fires

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 Mar. 12, 2024

Great dispersed spot in the mountains

This was a good patch of dirt and trees up in the mountain with a good clearing to park the truck. Very much so dispersed camping with no amenities. The road up was a little muddy but over all smoother and easy. We picked a spot at the highest point along Bailey Canyon Rd. There were several other dispersed spot further down the road. Nobody in sight, no animal sightings either.

Month of VisitMarch