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Dispersed Camping

Forest Road 558

Forest Road 558 in New Mexico offers dispersed camping surrounded by rugged terrain with sparse vegetation. Temperatures can range from lows around 20°F in winter to highs near 85°F in summer. Nearby, visitors can explore the natural beauty of Carson National Forest and the cultural attractions of Taos Pueblo.

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Location

Forest Road 558 is located in New Mexico

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Coordinates

36.32927481 N
105.9748548 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Available
  • Verizon
    Available
  • AT&T
    Available
  • T-Mobile
    Available

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Dispersed

Features

For Campers

  • Phone Service
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Pull-Through Sites

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.


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3 Reviews

Reviewed Oct. 27, 2024

Good enough for an overnight

We parked a little further off 285 than most people so the road noise was minimal. A car drove past us on the dirt road in the morning which was surprising but nothing more. There was a rotting animal smell once in a while but we didn’t smell once inside the van. No toilet. Someone left a small fire ring. The road was rutted, don’t go if it’s wet. Fine for overnight lodging but I wouldn’t hang out there.

Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Forest Road 558 by Julie K., October 27, 2024
  • Review photo of Forest Road 558 by Julie K., October 27, 2024
Reviewed Sep. 8, 2024

Dispersed Sites FSR558

A good amount of dispersed sites off of FSR558. I just pulled off to one of the closer sites but looked like tons of other sites were further in on the road. Really quiet even with the highway close by. Great stars at night, decently clean (the sites that I saw). You could probably make it in a 2WD vehicle for the first few sites but it gets a bit more rugged as you continue in.

Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Forest Road 558 by Kayla D., September 8, 2024
  • Review photo of Forest Road 558 by Kayla D., September 8, 2024
  • Review photo of Forest Road 558 by Kayla D., September 8, 2024
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Reviewed Jun. 30, 2023

Okay Dispersed Camp Spot

Wide open dispersed desert camping. FS-558 runs for several miles south of HWY-285. We stayed closer to the highway which is safer without 4WD. Higher clearance is helpful due to ruts in the road. There's a fair amount of trash, but plenty of spots without. Bummer that locals use public land as their private dumping area. The nights were quiet, other than occasionally coyote calls, which add to the ambiance. We had a few thousand acres all to ourselves for four nights while climbing on nearby El Rito walls.

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Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Forest Road 558 by Charlie O., June 30, 2023
  • Review photo of Forest Road 558 by Charlie O., June 30, 2023
  • Review photo of Forest Road 558 by Charlie O., June 30, 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are fires allowed at Forest Road 558?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Forest Road 558, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Forest Road 558 have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Forest Road 558 does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Forest Road 558?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is available, AT&T is available, and T-Mobile is available.