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Dispersed Camping

Dispersed Camping off FS 542

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Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands

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  • Drive-In
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  • WiFi
    Good
  • Verizon
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  • AT&T
    Good
  • T-Mobile
    Good

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • Dispersed
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

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19 Reviews

Teresa T.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Nov. 4, 2023

You can always find a spot back here

Pulled in early of Friday and after dinner, went to bed. By the time I woke in the morning, the place was full of people. Didn't hear any come and everyone left reasonable space from others. Road in is rough and the tiny camper I have has very little clearance so glad I got here in the light to navigate. Pretty views. No services but great place to stop is passing through.

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  • Review photo of Dispersed Camping off FS 542 by Teresa T., November 4, 2023
  • Review photo of Dispersed Camping off FS 542 by Teresa T., November 4, 2023
Austin C.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Oct. 28, 2023

Quiet stay!

While there were other campers nearby, it was quiet and a peaceful stay. It was a full moon and the campsite had that perfect desert backdrop that you’d expect. There was a nearby cell tower so the cell service was really good too. It is definitely a place we plan to come back to camp.

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Month of VisitNovember
  • Review photo of Dispersed Camping off FS 542 by Austin C., October 28, 2023
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Reviewed Oct. 19, 2023

Quiet and easy to find

A good place to stay either one night or more. No facilities. Dry camping only. The sights are not well defined but there's enough clearings between the trees to make do. Cell service is wonderful because it's basically right below a giant cell tower on the mountain top. The road is mostly good till you get to the actual camping area. About 2-3 mph should get most rigs and cars over the ruts and rocks. I don't recommend coming in past sunset. You really want to see the oopsies on the road! Overall a nice free place to set up camp.

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Location

Dispersed Camping off FS 542 is located in New Mexico

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Coordinates

35.04623672162744 N
106.35405444276631 W

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