Forest Rd 568 Dispersed, near Cloudcroft, New Mexico, is a fantastic spot for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Set in the Lincoln National Forest, this area offers a serene environment with stunning views and cooler mountain temperatures that many visitors rave about.

This location is perfect for tent and RV camping, although larger rigs should be cautious as some areas can be tricky to navigate. Campers have enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere, with one visitor noting, “Never felt so in tune with nature.” The lack of amenities means you’ll need to come prepared, but the trade-off is a more authentic camping experience surrounded by beautiful trees and clear night skies filled with stars.

For those who love the outdoors, there are plenty of opportunities for hiking and exploring the forest. The area is known for its picturesque scenery, and some campers have mentioned the beauty of the snow-covered landscape in winter. Just keep in mind that cell service is spotty, so it’s a great chance to unplug and truly connect with nature. 

While the campsites can be a bit close together during busy weekends, the overall vibe is relaxed and welcoming. Whether you’re looking for a quick getaway or a longer stay, Forest Rd 568 Dispersed offers a unique chance to enjoy the great outdoors in a beautiful setting.

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 an open public road onto USFS lands to park and camp. No permits are needed for such activity 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.

Forest Rd 568 Dispersed

Whether you're a tent camper, an RVer, or just passing through, Cloudcroft, NM has a lot to offer. There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in, as well as sights to see and explore. Discover great camping spots near Cloudcroft, reviewed by campers like you.

Cloudcroft

The Best Camping Near Cloudcroft, New Mexico

Needed a last resort spot to sleep and decided on finding a spot here. Visited in last day in November, so it was a bit cold at night. Since it was so late in the year I ran across 0 other people, and at night it was absolutely silent. You can get as far away from main roads as you need.
There are infinite spots on this road. It’s quite long and the road conditions aren’t all that bad, so anyone can access it. You can tell where other people have been due to campfires. But if you visit anytime in the year I’m sure you’re able to find a spot, as they can extend up to 200ft back into the woods and have lots of area.
About 5 min drive to main road and 8 minutes to cloudcroft. There was no trash, and also no amenities. I highly recommend this spot if you need somewhere free to stay extended or even one night if you’re visiting Lincoln. Coordinates are accurate

Excellent Stay

Good little spot away from traffic. Had some snow coverage in February that made everything look beautiful. Definitely a good stop!

Good little spot away from traffic

The good: it was enjoyable out in the night sky and the stars were very clear and beautiful. Fire pits were all over the place and area had a lot of spots to set up camp. 

The bad: camp sites were a little too close together and for a packed Labor Day weekend it wasn’t quite the escape it could have been. 
Weird noise in middle of night, sounding like screaming but who really knows. 

Overall had a good time and would return. 

Fun, good time

Cell service barely exists, on and off 1 bar AT&amp;T. It's a Forest road so check it out before pulling you trailer up it. Was gated and locked about 1.5 miles in no room to turn a rig around there. Larger  than vehicle should stay at beginning of road.

Nice area

This place was an unexpected blessing in our NM trip. The road through the forrest was enough to take your breath away but little did we know that where we camped would be the peak of our week long trip. You can’t deny the stark temp difference coming from Roswell to LNF. We parked on the side of a hill with the tall trees up the sunset and wind. Never felt so in tune with nature. I’m coming back for more.

Cool Weather. Great Views. Coming Back!

This was a beautiful location, near the town of Cloudcroft. We enjoyed the cooler weather up in the mountains. It was peaceful and quite. There were not very many spaces available. We should have have just stayed in the first location we found though. We went to the end of the road to find out that there was no way to turn our 29 ft trailer. We had to go in reverse about 1/4 mile to find a place to turn around.

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