About three miles down a dirt road from Farmington, Brown Springs Campground sits on open BLM terrain dotted with juniper and sagebrush among rolling high desert hills. The gravel road requires careful navigation through several washes but remains accessible to most RVs, including large rigs up to 39 feet.
Ten spacious back-in sites spread across the campground, each featuring a concrete pad, covered picnic table, fire ring, and grill. Site spacing provides privacy without isolation, and the gravel surfaces eliminate concerns about mud or uneven tent placement. One ADA-accessible site accommodates campers with mobility needs. The vault toilet stays reasonably clean, though campers should bring their own toilet paper.
OHV enthusiasts use Brown Springs as a staging area for the extensive trail network radiating from the campground. "Surrounded by trails and unique terrain," notes MATTHEW R.. Mountain biking trails also wind through the area. Cell service reaches four bars with AT&T, making this a viable spot for remote work or staying connected.
Road conditions vary significantly with weather. Multiple campers emphasize the dirt access road becomes impassable when wet or muddy. Permits require advance planning through the BLM Farmington office or by emailing a completed form. No water is available on-site, but the Sinclair station in town provides propane, dump services, and fresh water at no charge.
Plan visits during dry weather periods and secure permits before heading out to avoid disappointment.
Description
This is a newly developed campground and OHV park within the popular Glade Run Recreation Area. Opened in May of 2019, this recreation park features a small riding track for young people, a skills training track, ten developed campsites, toilets, and a pavilion. A ten (10) site dry developed campground with a vault toilet at the Brown Springs OHV Area. An OHV training area with parking, tot-lot, training pan, skills trail, group shelter, and vault toilet at the Brown Springs OHV Area.
Fee Info
Fill out the following permit: https://farmingtonnm.org/uploads/documents/Brown_Springs_BLM_Camping_Permit.pdf Email a copy to: dmckim@blm.gov Print a copy and place it on your dashboard
Reservation Info
There is no overnight fee for camping, however, a camping permit from BLM is needed. Contact the Farmington BLM Field Office, 505-564-7600, for permit information. https://farmingtonnm.org/uploads/documents/Brown_Springs_BLM_Camping_Permit.pdf
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsBrown Springs Campground is located in New Mexico near Farmington
Directions
The recreation area lies between NM State Highways 170, 574, and 516 with multiple entry points on dirt roads. From Farmington, take Piñon Hills Blvd. and turn north onto the main Glade Road, County Road 1980. Travel north 2 miles to the Glade entrance and the open OHV area. To access the trail system from Piñon Hills, turn north onto College Blvd., travel approximately 1.2 miles just beyond Piedra Vista High School and Lions Wilderness Park. From Flora Vista, turn west onto County Road 3535 from highway 516. Follow the road until the pavement ends, take a left onto non-county maintained road 3536 and travel about 1.5 miles. Access to the Glade is also available from the north. Take NM 574 approximately 6.5 miles from La Plata Highway and turn south onto the main Glade road. Open year-round. The road may become impassible in bad weather. Portions of the Glade Run Recreation Area may be closed to the public for short periods during authorized competitions or events.
Coordinates
36.80616562513805 N
108.18084960594464 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 18 usersLast on 6/16/26
Verizon5GGood CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 6/16/26- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 18 usersLast on 6/16/26
- Verizon5GGood CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 6/16/26
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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Drive Time
- 10 min from Farmington, NM
- 2 hrs 57 min from Albuquerque, NM
- 3 hrs 15 min from Santa Fe, NM
- 4 hrs 36 min from Grand Junction, CO
