Dispersed Camping
Las Cruces Roadrunner Overlook Rest Area
Las Cruces Roadrunner Overlook Rest Area is located near Las Cruces, NM, featuring flat desert terrain. Temperatures can range from 30°F in winter to 100°F in summer. Nearby attractions include the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument and the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum.
Description
Las Cruces Rest Area offers a large roadrunner sculpture made entirely of recycled materials
Detours Nearby

Sierra Vista - Back Side Dispersed
22 min away

Horner Hacienda
31 min away
Drive Time
- 5 min from Las Cruces, NM
- 46 min from El Paso, TX
- 3 hrs 6 min from Albuquerque, NM
- 3 hrs 30 min from Sierra Vista, AZ
Location
Las Cruces Roadrunner Overlook Rest Area is located in New Mexico
Coordinates
32.28082178 N
106.8668521 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 12 usersLast on 11/19/25
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 26 usersLast on 11/19/25
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 11/19/25
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
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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