Forest Road 5 - Dispersed campsite is located near varied terrain with forests and open spaces. Temperatures can range from lows in the 20s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge and Taos Pueblo, offering cultural and natural exploration opportunities.

**This road runs into Taos Pueblo land, please respect this and do not trespass on their land. **

The road is closed in the winter and is popular for cross country skiing and snowshoeing.

Summer and fall the road is open to hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding, but is also open to vehicles.  Expect to see motorized traffic.  When it is closed for the winter it is a quiet place to cross-country ski or snowshoe.

Forest Road 5 - Dispersed campsite

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The Best Camping Near Angel Fire, New Mexico

Got there late so we just pulled into the first site we saw. Woke up to a little creek behind us. More people were camping on down the road. And had a few people show up in the morning to go on a walk. 

Good Free Spot!

Snowstorm two days after I arrived. Tent reduced by half. No other people for 4 days. Suns out, snow is melting, can’t ask for more. 

No facilities. Crick 3x bigger now. Early May. So beautiful. 

Serenity 

Loved this area! I think it being early-May and the snow melt that's happening makes the camping experience quite unique: the sounds of rushing water, the birds and frogs chirping, and the elk walking through--it's really special right now! That said, it's SUPER muddy at the moment, so most of the few sites on this short road just aren't accessible--watched a few vehicles try and fail. I can see this road being quite busy when dry.

Forest Road 5 dispersed

First off, still very muddy but worth the trip. I stayed 2 nights  lots of wildlife, mostly elk and some deer.  Frogs are chirping away.  

Verizon is excellent—5G after 3-4th campsite.  

Forest Road 5 Dispersed Camping

Early May. Got caught up in a spring snowstorm of several feet. Tent was buried two nights running. The site is worth the wait  . . . No services, running crick throughout. Widely spaced sites. Stunning canyon forest with beautiful open areas, an easy walk forest road, more difficult hikes if you’re willing. Stayed 2 weeks as our journey continues . . . 

Spring Camping

Its a very beautiful area, too bad you come to nature and enjoy and the stoopid humans have to ruin with there disrespect and zero manners, rangers walked right up to my van, invading my privacy, people park so close to you, you cant enjoy privacy or mother nature Like I SHOULD be able to!!! good riddance nm, ive given you 35 yrs and THIS is what i get!

mannerless and sisrespectful, without people

We stayed here for 2 days at the beginning of June 2025.  There are several sites along FR-5, though some might require high clearance or 4wd.  When we stayed, the ground was still quite damp - I would have stayed longer, but there were 3 days of rain in the forecast, and I felt there was a significant risk of getting stuck.

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