Best Dispersed Camping near Hanover, NM
Want to go dispersed camping near Hanover? Dispersed camping is the perfect way to get off the grid. Each dispersed site offers quick access to one or more of Hanover's most popular destinations.
Best Dispersed Sites Near Hanover, NM (18)
1. Cattlemen Trail - Dispersed Camping
Silver City, New Mexico7 Reviews•24 Photos•68 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Dispersed
2. Bear Mountain
Silver City, New Mexico3 Reviews•4 Photos•43 SavesThe majority of campgrounds on the Gila National Forest are primitive and offer dispersed camping. You may camp outside of developed campgrounds anywhere on the Forest at no charge. The Gila National Forest implemented Travel Management and we recommend you stop in to one of our six ranger stations and pick up travel management maps so that you are aware where vehicles are and are not permitted. Potable water, toilets, and other amenities are not generally available. If you choose to camp outside developed areas, be sure to bring adequate water or be prepared to purify any water source before drinking. No permits are required to camp in wilderness areas. The Gila National Forest has a 14-day stay limit, in any 30 day period, on all camping. Areas designated as “Day Use Only” are limited to posted hours, no overnight use.
- Pets
- Phone Service
- Dispersed
- Alcohol
3. Celebration Well Dispersed Camping
Hanover, New Mexico1 Review•4 Photos•11 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- RVs
- Tents
- Group
- Standard (Tent/RV)
5. Meadow Creek Dispersed Camping
Gila National Forest, New Mexico2 Reviews•6 Photos•62 SavesThe majority of campgrounds on the Gila National Forest are primitive and offer dispersed camping. You may camp outside of developed campgrounds anywhere on the Forest at no charge. The Gila National Forest implemented Travel Management and we recommend you stop in to one of our six ranger stations and pick up travel management maps so that you are aware where vehicles are and are not permitted.
Potable water, toilets, and other amenities are not generally available. If you choose to camp outside developed areas, be sure to bring adequate water or be prepared to purify any water source before drinking. No permits are required to camp in wilderness areas.
The Gila National Forest has a 14-day stay limit, in any 30 day period, on all camping. Areas designated as “Day Use Only” are limited to posted hours, no overnight use.
- Pets
- Fires
- RVs
- Tents
- Group
- Standard (Tent/RV)
6. Gila National Forest Road 861 Dispersed
Silver City, New Mexico4 Reviews•11 Photos•25 SavesThe majority of campgrounds on the Gila National Forest are primitive and offer dispersed camping. You may camp outside of developed campgrounds anywhere on the Forest at no charge. The Gila National Forest implemented Travel Management and we recommend you stop in to one of our six ranger stations and pick up travel management maps so that you are aware where vehicles are and are not permitted. Potable water, toilets, and other amenities are not generally available. If you choose to camp outside developed areas, be sure to bring adequate water or be prepared to purify any water source before drinking. No permits are required to camp in wilderness areas. The Gila National Forest has a 14-day stay limit, in any 30 day period, on all camping. Areas designated as “Day Use Only” are limited to posted hours, no overnight use.
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Dispersed
- Alcohol
7. North Star Mesa Dispersed Camping
Mimbres, New Mexico1 Review•3 Photos•12 Saves- Fires
- Phone Service
- RVs
- Tents
- Equestrian
- Standard (Tent/RV)
8. Gold Gulch Road
Silver City, New Mexico2 Reviews•4 Photos•8 Saves- Phone Service
- ADA Access
- RVs
- Tents
- Group
- Standard (Tent/RV)
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Recent Dispersed Reviews in Hanover
20 Reviews of 18 Hanover Campgrounds
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Todd S.
Scout
Meadow Creek Dispersed Camping
Meadow Creek,NM
Road is a little rough but well worth it. No one camped near us. Was able to let the dogs roam without fear. Lots of wood in the area. A small creek along the road. Good hiking area. Will definitely go back.
Melissa S.
Guide
Gold Gulch Road
Nice place to pull over for the night
We came in after dark, but the roads were clear and it was easy to set up. Quiet.
Jorge G.Guide
Celebration 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.
- DDoug H.Guide
Cattlemen Trail - Dispersed Camping
Great camping and hiking
Great place I came upon while on I-10. Thirty minutes for the interstate. The hiking was good. The place was a little busy, but not bad. Heard some cows but never seen them. Clean place. No services. Cell signal was good.
Dawid M.
TravelerGold Gulch Road
Safari
a place like from some safari movie, beautiful sunset, you can see a herd of cows. plenty of room for everyone and an easy route
Sierra N.GuideMeadow Creek Dispersed Camping
Legendary creek side camping in a valley
This trail requires 4x4 and high clearance. It is a bumpy road for all 3+ miles into the mountainside. But it is far worth the drive for the seclusion. There are plenty of spaces to camp before the creek. But we kept going for about 3 miles, hit a road gate, and started traveling into the valley. It will eventually open up and you will see meadow creek. Spots to the left and right of the fork, we settled at the bottom. No service in the valley. Extremely magical, and serene. Leave it better than you left it please! If you want a camp spot off the beaten path, this is it. Perfect for tent camping/car camping.
- Sierra N.Guide
Bear Mountain
Quiet & Beautiful
Right off the road, 4 campsites. The last one is a little more open and we will def be coming back. Pretty stars, and 2 bars of service for Verizon. Please remember to clean up after yourself! Unfortunately there was a lot of old glass, among other trash. Also be careful on the road, it’s 30, but people fly down it not thinking of others on the road. It is a tight squeeze to get a truck back there, Tacoma, but we got tucked in just fine. Also there’s a woodsy sign leading into the forest! Cool to see an iconic owl!
- RRick J.Scout
Gila National Forest Road 861 Dispersed
Great views
A number of flat cleared areas not far off of hwy90. We cleaned up the beer cans, bottles, and trash left from other before us. We plan on being here for several more days. 30ft class A with toad.
- JJohn R.
LegendCattlemen Trail - Dispersed Camping
Cow Heaven
Fantastic spot. Was not busy and cows were all around minding there own business. Entry road was very good. Good cell service also. Town right up the road.
- aannelieseScout
Bear Mountain
Nice dispersed spots
4-5 dispersed spots on road 4242d before reaching the summit on bear mountain road (where the coordinates take you to). A narrow, rocky road with some low-hanging trees. Our sprinter made it but it was tight. The best spot was where the road dead-ends. Lots of shelter but not a ton of sunlight.
- AAngela T.Traveler
Cattlemen Trail - Dispersed Camping
Cattleman trail
There’s several campsites around the trail head. I found a great secluded spot along a rough back road area, my express van with chunky tires was able to clear the bumps in the roadway. Cell service is excellent for Verizon even wandering around the trails back here.
- SSilas T.Guide
Gila National Forest Road 861 Dispersed
Awesome boondocking
Off Chisholm trail , previous coordinates are for CDT NO VEHICLE TRAFFIC. Great sites, I think I had the best one. First on right just before Cattlemans road. Met Pat she has the grazing rights here. She was very apologetic about the trash the last campers left. I just said well some are scum and showed her the two trash bags full and the 4x6 platform I cut up so it's manageable. Will burn the wood and haul the rest off. Only saw her cattle one afternoon. I'm a country boy so seeing cow poop is not a big deal. She said a bear was just shot yesterday a few miles north of here. Be vigilant. #leavenotrace
- SSilas T.Guide
Cattlemen Trail - Dispersed Camping
Excellent area
Staying at the first site on the right. 14 days. Love it, plenty of shade and also sun for solar recharge. No utilities and sites not marked but they are abvious. Peace and quiet. I'm getting 3 bars on AT&T which is pretty good I think. Streamed a movie last night with no issues. Previous campers left trash, so my two dogs and I cleaned it up. Cut up a 4x6 platform they left. Will burn the wood and haul off the frame to a dumpster in Silver City where I'll restock at walmart. Met Pat this morning- she has the grazing rights through here. She apologized for mess from previous camper's. Told her and showed her it's taken care of and Thanked her for stopping by to say Hi. Will definitely stay here again!
- JJohnTraveler
Cattlemen Trail - Dispersed Camping
Stay off White Water Rd
If coming from the east your gps might try to take you via White Water Rd -DONT! Instead take the 90 unless you want to spend an hour driving over bone jarring washboard roads
- Tom S.Traveler
Cattlemen Trail - Dispersed Camping
Clean and quiet
Easy to find, no rough roads, clean and quiet campsite. There were about 10 other campers when I was here. Would definitely stay here again
- Tom S.Traveler
Gila National Forest Road 861 Dispersed
Closed
Gate locked
- Danny H.Guide
Gila National Forest Road 861 Dispersed
Nice Overnight Boondocking location
This is a Gila National Forest Access Road just west of the Continental Divide on highway 90. It has multiple fairly level and easily accessible boondocking sites. It's far enough from the highway to be quiet. The only real drawback is the Cattle droppings here and there. We spent the night, so can't comment on other activities in the area, but there are roads and trails leading out of the location and into the Forest.
Darrin R.TravelerBear Mountain
Rugged, no frills, but beautiful and quiet
Stopped here to spend the night in July because it was cooler (~7500 ft elevation), free, quiet and beautiful. It's just a place to camp in the National Forest. No amenities.
RoadTripEddie V.TravelerCattlemen Trail - Dispersed Camping
Nice little quiet spot
Nice little quiet spot. Occasional farm animals may roam through. Lots of hiking trails and washes to walk around. Easy to get to. Lots of quartz rock. Enjoyed my stay very much.
- AAntony V.Guide
Roadside Pullouts and Disperesed Camping along Route 15
Many scenic overnight pullouts along Route 15
We were hoping to stay at the Gila Hot Springs campground, but it was full. Although the hot springs were oh so tempting, we're glad it turned out that way. First, FREE! Second, fabulous views, stars, and amazing quiet.
All along Route 15 in the mountains to the south of Gila Hot Springs are numerous pull-offs, pull-outs, and pull-throughs where you can camp overnight. I wouldn't recommend a long stay, but we found a little road off up a gentle embankment with a killer view. There were many others we would have gladly stayed at too. We are pulling a 17-ft travel trailer but some of the spots are wide and broad and would fit a much larger rig.
No-one but a masochist would drive along Route 15 at night (slow, steep, winding) and so there was zero car noise all night. This would be true for any of the pullouts, so even though you're close to the road, there aren't any cars so it doesn't matter much. No cell service, but there isn't cell service anywhere in the area, even in Gila Hot Springs.
We drove to the cliff dwellings in the morning, took a leisurely 20-30 minutes.
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