Carson National Forest encompasses Ambrose Tank, a dispersed camping area that provides free overnight stays for campers with drive-in or walk-in access. The US Forest Service manages this primitive site, which requires visitors to be self-sufficient without developed amenities like restrooms or water sources.
Campers can explore additional dispersed camping near Carson National Forest throughout the surrounding forest lands. The location works well for those comfortable with backcountry-style camping and leave-no-trace principles.
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Location
Dispersed CampingCarson National Forest - Dispersed Campsite Ambrose Tank is located in New Mexico
Coordinates
36.56606127778045 N
105.94957068443641 W
Connectivity
T-MobileLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/18/26
VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 2/19/26- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/18/26
- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 2/19/26
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Dispersed
Features
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.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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Drive Time
- 1 hr 15 min from Santa Fe, NM
- 2 hrs 4 min from Albuquerque, NM
- 2 hrs 54 min from Pueblo, CO
- 3 hrs 3 min from Farmington, NM
