Drive-in access and dispersed camping rules apply at Hornbuckle Hill, a Forest Service site set within Lincoln National Forest outside Sunspot, New Mexico. No designated sites, no hookups, and no developed amenities mean campers arrive self-sufficient. Campers who prefer primitive camping near Lincoln National Forest over developed sites will find this setup familiar. The area suits those comfortable with dispersed protocols and minimal infrastructure.
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Map & DirectionsHornbuckle Hill is located in New Mexico near Sunspot
Coordinates
32.71072929 N
105.7689326 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Features
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.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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Drive Time
- 2 hrs 24 min from Las Cruces, NM
- 2 hrs 31 min from El Paso, TX
- 4 hrs 11 min from Albuquerque, NM
- 4 hrs 33 min from Santa Fe, NM



