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Best Equestrian Camping near Deming, NM

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Three dispersed camping options near Deming, New Mexico offer primitive camping on Bureau of Land Management land, all with pet-friendly policies. BLM Near City of Rocks provides free camping with drive-in, hike-in, and walk-in access suitable for tents and RVs, including big rigs. The site features desert terrain with multiple pull-outs along the road and reliable cell service. Fires are permitted but the site lacks developed amenities such as drinking water, electric hookups, toilets, or trash service.

Gap Tank dispersed camping is located in the gap between Mt. Riley and the East Potrillo Mountain ridge within Desert Peaks National Monument. This free primitive site accommodates tent camping with drive-in and walk-in access, though the county road may be difficult for RVs. The location offers exceptional solitude in the Chihuahuan Desert with very dark night skies. Safari Campsite provides another free dispersed camping option with a relatively short turn-off road featuring a loop for turning around. While suitable for RVs, vans, and campers, tent campers may find limited dedicated space. The site sits conveniently off a paved road with moderate vehicle noise and no developed amenities.

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Deming, New Mexico (3)

    1. BLM Near City of Rocks

    1 Review
    Faywood, NM
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (505) 954-2222

    "When you turn off Highway 61, you go through a gate. There are multiple pull-outs along the road. Great views, desert terrain. I have good cell service, and my home fi hot spot is working great."

    2. Gap Tank dispersed camping

    2 Reviews
    Chamberino, NM
    48 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 525-4300

    "No border problems. No javelinas this time, just a jackrabbit. Gap Tank was dry but nearby Mesquite Tank had water and even a little ice on the edges."

    "Gap Tank is located in the gap between Mt. Riley and the E. Potrillo Mountain ridge in the Desert Peaks National Monument on BLM land in the Chihuahuan Desert. Very few people out there."

    3. Safari Campsite

    1 Review
    Silver City, NM
    44 miles
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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Deming, NM

4 Reviews of 3 Deming Campgrounds

  • Jacob W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 3, 2025

    Gap Tank dispersed camping

    Still lonely desert, still awesome

    I tent camped at Gap Tank again in January 2025. Awesome time again. It was actually cold then. The sky was dark at night and we couldn’t see any electric lights. Kind of cool so close yet so far from El Paso. No border problems. No javelinas this time, just a jackrabbit. Gap Tank was dry but nearby Mesquite Tank had water and even a little ice on the edges.

  • Jonathan E.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 29, 2025

    Safari Campsite

    Sufficient, but small and mediocre

    This site is just a relatively short turn-off road with a loop for turning around and a small, non-dedicated area for pitching a tent as far as I could tell. If you have a camper/RV/van, then it should work fine, but it’s not the best for tent camping. I made it work, but wasn’t super excited about it. Also, there was a bit of trash left behind when I was there, but it wasn’t necessarily a dump.

    Getting to this spot was convenient since it is right off a paved road. There was a bit of car noise here and there, but it wasn’t bad. I heard coyotes singing nearby (from multiple directions) in the evening, but didn’t actually see any wildlife.

    In all, it was alright. Not horrible, not great, just sufficient.

  • Jacob W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 3, 2020

    Gap Tank dispersed camping

    Lonely desert

    Gap Tank is located in the gap between Mt. Riley and the E. Potrillo Mountain ridge in the Desert Peaks National Monument on BLM land in the Chihuahuan Desert. Very few people out there. Very primitive. No campground. Little to no shade. I’ve camped here twice in my truck bed—once in 2017 when I climbed Mt. Riley and once in 2020. Close to Mexican border but I didn’t have any problems. Probably not conducive to RVs because difficult to pull off county road.

  • Michael D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 7, 2025

    BLM Near City of Rocks

    Open BLM land

    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. I have good cell service, and my home fi hot spot is working great.

Guide to Deming

New Mexico offers a unique experience for horse camping enthusiasts, with various locations that cater to both equestrian needs and outdoor adventures.

Equestrian campers like these nearby activities

  • Enjoy the vast open spaces and scenic trails at BLM Near City of Rocks, perfect for horseback riding and exploring the natural beauty of the region.

Campers appreciate these amenities for horses

  • The Safari Campsite provides ample room for horses, allowing for a comfortable stay while enjoying the great outdoors.

Most campgrounds have horse-focused amenities like access types

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