Accessible via a rough forest road, this free dispersed camping area sits within Lincoln National Forest along Cedar Creek. Recent wildfire activity has left trees and grass burned throughout the area, and muddy conditions can develop during rainy periods. The Forest Service allows campfires and pets at this drive-in and walk-in site.
Campers can find additional dispersed camping around Lincoln National Forest for alternative options in the area. Cell service is available, making it accessible for those needing connectivity during their stay.
Description
Throughout the Lincoln National Forest you are allowed to do what is called 'dispersed camping'. This is a rustic experience where you are allowed to drive up to 300' off of designated dirt Forest Service roads onto USFS lands to park and camp. Do not drive across creeks and no camping is allowed on private property or within city or village limits. The Motor Vehicle Use Map, available as a download from fs.usda.gov/Lincoln, will show detail on where camping is allowed in each district, as well as a listing of the roads allowing dispersed camping. This map is also available at the District offices, at no charge. No permits are needed for dispersed camping and no cost is associated with this camping experience. Be sure to bring what you need, especially water, and also pack out what you pack in. Leave No Trace principles should be followed for all camping experiences in the National Forest.
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Location
Dispersed CampingEnd of Cedar Creek Road is located in New Mexico
Coordinates
33.367548 N
105.720138 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 5/4/26- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/15/26
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 5/4/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/15/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
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.
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 8 min from Las Cruces, NM
- 2 hrs 15 min from El Paso, TX
- 2 hrs 45 min from Albuquerque, NM
- 3 hrs 8 min from Santa Fe, NM
