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Dispersed Camping near Arrey, NM

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    Several dispersed camping options exist near Arrey, New Mexico, with sites primarily located along the Rio Grande and on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands in the surrounding region. Truth or Consequences Camp on Rio Grande offers riverside dispersed camping with a 14-day limit, while Monticello Road Dispersed Camping provides multiple pull-offs and clearings for primitive camping. Additional options include BLM land near City of Rocks, Comfort Well Dispersed Camping, and North Star Mesa Dispersed Camping, all offering no-fee backcountry camping experiences on public land.

    Road conditions vary significantly between sites, with many access points requiring high-clearance vehicles. Monticello Road features numerous potholes but remains passable for most vehicles. Sites lack amenities such as drinking water, toilets, trash disposal, or hookups. Most areas permit campfires in existing fire rings, though regulations may change seasonally. Cell service ranges from good to nonexistent depending on location. Camping is typically limited to 14 days, and visitors must practice Leave No Trace principles, packing out all waste.

    The dispersed sites around Arrey offer diverse landscapes from desert terrain to riverside locations and forested areas. Many campsites provide excellent stargazing opportunities due to minimal light pollution. The Monticello Road area remains relatively quiet even during peak times, with campers noting its accessibility and seclusion. "Hardly anyone on-site. Go further down the road for more secluded spots. Great view of stars at night." For those seeking more remote experiences, North Star Mesa provides "secluded camping with clear, beautiful skies" and features multiple sites along forest roads with established fire rings. Comfort Well Dispersed Camping sits near hiking trails along the Continental Divide Trail and Lake Roberts fishing areas.

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      1. Truth or Consequences Camp on Rio Grande

      3.5(4)18mi from ArreyRVs, Tents

      "Free camping (14 days) on the riverside! Amazing. Perfect for van life. Space for big rigs too but only a couple big turnaround spots so just be strategic about it."

      "Most are flat. Some are shaded. We use solar for charging and had plenty of sunshine!"

      2. Monticello Road Dispersed Camping

      4.1(16)33mi from Arrey

      "The coordinates for the Dyrt location will take you down the road about 1 1/2 miles to a great site but unfortunately it was already occupied."

      "Was looking for a quick campsite off the highway and this worked perfect."

      3. Butte Road Dispersed Camping

      5.0(1)22mi from Arrey

      "No facilities. Quiet. There are roads leading down but they were in pretty bad shape so we just stayed put at the gravel lot."

      4. Las Cruces Roadrunner Overlook Rest Area

      4.3(6)47mi from Arrey

      "This rest area is done so well with designated spots for truckers, rv's, campervans. And road sign tell you how many spots are available. Great view of the city. Nice restrooms."

      "Safe. Beautiful view. No complaints."

      5. Bear Canyon Reservoir

      5.0(1)39mi from ArreyTents

      "Great little lake, camping is free. 14 day limit. Lots of fish. Catfish, , LMB, Trout."

      6. Dispersed Camping off Corralitos Rd on I-10

      2.8(5)44mi from Arrey
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      7. BLM Near City of Rocks

      3.3(3)41mi from ArreyRVs, Tents

      "This is open BLM land. When you turn off Highway 61, you go through a gate. There are multiple pull-outs along the road. Great views, desert terrain."

      "Easy access thru BLM Gate just north of City of Rocks State Park. Decent road for 25' RV with at least 6 level spots to park or camp. Cell was spotty except at top of hill."

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      8. Comfort Well Dispersed Camping

      5.0(3)46mi from ArreyRVs, Tents

      "A handful of sites located on the other side of Skates Canyon from Sapillo Campground. Close to great hiking around the CDT and fishing in Lake Roberts."

      "There are a handful of hiking trails all around, and there is also a small lake about 5 miles away. The only downside is there are no stores close by."

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      9. North Star Mesa Dispersed Camping

      4.0(1)43mi from ArreyRVs, Tents

      "You'll find dispersed campsites with fire-rings all along the edges of the road and on spur forest roads sprouting from it."

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      10. Robledo Mountains Basecamp

      3.0(1)42mi from Arrey
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    • Jorge G.The Dyrt PRO User
      Mar. 4, 2024

      Comfort Well Dispersed Camping

      Low-key dispersed sites

      A handful of sites located on the other side of Skates Canyon from Sapillo Campground. Close to great hiking around the CDT and fishing in Lake Roberts. Most of the sites sit on the shades of ponderosa and there's plenty of space for group camping.

      This is as bare as it gets. No services, no cell signal, no trash disposal, not even a pit toilet. Some sites have rock rings for campfires but that's about it. Please recreate responsibly and leave no trace. Pack out whatever you pack in.

      Quiet during the winter, but gets busy during the summer as evidenced by how well worn the dirt paths around the area are.

    • Johnny W.
      Apr. 4, 2024

      Truth or Consequences Camp on Rio Grande

      Free riverside camping

      Free camping (14 days) on the riverside! Amazing. Perfect for van life. Space for big rigs too but only a couple big turnaround spots so just be strategic about it.

    • NThe Dyrt PRO User
      Feb. 2, 2023

      Dispersed Camping off Corralitos Rd on I-10

      Dirt area off the highway

      This area is about 20 minutes west of Las Cruces. It's directly off the highway and is a gravel/dirt area. There aren't really any sites, more just areas to pull a vehicle through. Large enough for any kind of camper (RV, Trailers, ect). You could also tent camp if you wanted.

      This area was nice to stop for the night because I was getting tired. Lots of highway noise, and the area is a bit trashy. For a stop to rest and eat, it worked perfectly. There is a gas station nearby, but the area is dispersed, so there are no services. Verizon service was good.

      If you want a free site that you can spend a few days at, there are some great dispersed campgrounds on the east side of Las Cruces. They have hiking trails nearby at the Orange Mountains.

    • Alisa P.The Dyrt PRO User
      Nov. 1, 2025

      Monticello Road Dispersed Camping

      Great Over Night stop

      This spot is right off the freeway. The coordinates for the Dyrt location will take you down the road about 1 1/2 miles to a great site but unfortunately it was already occupied. There was plenty of room for us to but we decided to just head back to the start of the dirt road and camp there. When you arrive there are 2 large spots on either side of the road. They are level and easy to get in and out of. If you go farther the road is gravel but we took our 35 foot trailer with no problems. It has some dips here and there but nothing we felt unsure about traveling over. Maps does say that 9 miles down this road is a public campground, but it would be slow going and after the last dispersed site we saw the road did get rougher. There are no trees but cell service was good. Without light pollution the night sky goes on forever! We were not bothered by the freeway noise at all. It was a great overnight spot for the weary traveler. It would be easy to find should it be dark when you arrive as long as you take one of the first sites you come upon.

    • F
      Nov. 19, 2025

      Bear Canyon Reservoir

      Great little lake! Nice, Clean fun camping

      Great little lake, camping is free. 14 day limit. Lots of fish. Catfish, , LMB, Trout.

    • RThe Dyrt PRO User
      Jan. 5, 2026

      Monticello Road Dispersed Camping

      So peaceful

      Our first time here. We chose the 2nd spot as you go down the nicely graded road in our Motorhome. Large, flat, and easy access. There were more spots further down the road but I wanted to be safe my first time boondocking.

      The traffic noise from the highway was minimal. Will definitely camp here again.

    • Ivy J.The Dyrt PRO User
      Mar. 20, 2026

      BLM Near City of Rocks

      State Park Boundary Line

      Tried to camp here and drove in late. There’s two entrances to this area per Google Maps. Both entrances had gates that both said New Mexico State Park Boundary Line. Ended up having to find a hotel because there’s not many other places to camp in this area other than in the parks. Maybe try to look when it is brighter outside for a different entrance.

    • A
      Jan. 31, 2021

      Monticello Road Dispersed Camping

      Great for overnight off I-25

      We stayed for a night on a road trip and was just what we were looking for. Lots are spaced out, even, and easy to access. Others commented that the road had potholes but that wasn’t our experience (maybe further in that’s the case-we didn’t explore much). Excellent sunrise and sunset views, no noise from interstate. No amenities but there were fire pits.

    Guide to Arrey

    Multiple free dispersed camping areas exist near Arrey, New Mexico, primarily along the Rio Grande and surrounding BLM lands. Truth or Consequences Camp on Rio Grande offers riverside primitive camping with a 14-day limit, suitable for both tents and RVs. Sites are flat with some shade, though road noise can be a factor. Nearby Monticello Road Dispersed Camping provides numerous pull-offs with established fire rings and excellent stargazing opportunities, accessible from I-25.

    Comfort Well Dispersed Camping features spacious sites in ponderosa pine forest with mountain views and access to hiking trails. The area requires no permits and allows fires in most locations except during restriction periods. Sites lack all amenities including water, toilets, and trash service. A camper noted, "There are plenty of nice spots to camp along North Star Road, north of Mimbres. You'll find dispersed campsites with fire-rings all along the edges of the road and on spur forest roads." Most areas require campers to follow Leave No Trace principles, packing out all waste and supplies.

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    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dispersed campground near Arrey, NM is Truth or Consequences Camp on Rio Grande with a 3.5-star rating from 4 reviews.

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