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Forest Road 438 Dispersed

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Rio Fernando de Taos - Forest Rd 5

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1 hr 27 min from Santa Fe, NM
2 hrs 16 min from Albuquerque, NM
3 hrs 8 min from Pueblo, CO
3 hrs 43 min from Farmington, NM

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Forest Road 438 Dispersed is located in New Mexico

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36.26865084165356 N
105.5005642955577 W

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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.

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Cameron L.

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Reviewed Aug. 10, 2025

Numerous spots along the forest road and some are tucked off the road a bit. The spot we found about a 1/2 mile or so past the bridge has a little fire ring and right next to the little creek. Surprisingly not a lot of bugs for being so close to the water!

Plenty happy with this place for the night and not too far from Taos.

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Emma H.

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Reviewed May. 26, 2025

Dispersed camping near Taos

Stumbled on this location by chance when another location nearby was closed. Long forest road with approximately 8-10 dispersed campsites along the road. All sites seemed decently big with most having river access. Our site had a fire pit and was away from the road, which is a plus. My boyfriend was able to fish along the river at our site while I stayed in the hammock- super nice. Even though we were right next to the water, there were less bugs than anticipated. Downside was that the forest road was pretty busy during the day and there was some trash left behind from previous campers. Good location and only 20 or so minutes from town.

Month of VisitMay

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Forest Road 438 Dispersed offers about 8-10 dispersed campsites spread along a forest road, with most sites featuring river or creek access. Sites are generally spacious, and some are set back from the road for added privacy. Many spots come with established fire rings. The area provides a peaceful setting with surprisingly minimal bugs despite the proximity to water. This location serves as a good backup option when other nearby campgrounds are full. The road has a bridge crossing, with additional sites available about half a mile beyond it. This free dispersed camping area follows typical Forest Service regulations with no formal amenities or services.

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Nice little spot

Dispersed camping near Taos

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