Best Dispersed Camping near Lindrith, NM

Recent Dispersed Reviews in Lindrith

50 Reviews of 25 Lindrith Campgrounds

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  Josh M.

  Guide

  

  Nov. 27, 2024

  FR376 Dispersed

  Amazing !

  There was a decent amount of snow but the road was easy enough to navigate. I came in from Las Alamos and went in about 7-8 miles. The site I found was amazing. There was a site available right as you pulled in and about 3-4 more half developed sites (fire rings) within a quarter mile walk in. It looks like there’s a bit of an OHV trail leading up the mountain, halfway. From there if you want to reach a peak you do have to bushwhack a bit. This was easily by top 10 dispersed campsites I’ve even been to and will definitely be coming back. Little to no service, roughly an hour 45 minutes from Albuquerque stayed 2 nights.

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  Josh M.

  Guide

  

  Nov. 27, 2024

  Pajarito Springs (Dispersed)

  Nice place for a night

  This place is about 20-30 minutes outside of Las Alamos. If you go through Santa Fe, you do have to go through a military checkpoint. There was a decent amount of snow, so I didn’t go very far in. I saw plenty of 4x4 trucks making it further than I did. The site was nice, but there was broken glass nearby so be careful. Made a couple of fires, and had a good time. From my site you could see the town below but thankfully it did not impede my view of the stars. I had full service too which was nice.

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  Mark D.

  Traveler

  

  Nov. 25, 2024

  FR376 Dispersed

  Temporary Closure

  After a long drive I found this site to be posted and closed. I’m a newbie so I could be incorrect but check USFS closures.

  https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/santafe/alerts-notices/?aid=88339

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  Patricia N.

  Ranger

  

  Sep. 23, 2024

  Angel Peak NM Badlands | Dispersed Camping

  Breathtaking views

  Traveling to Colorado from Albuquerque NM and this was a perfect place to camp. Arrived early Friday afternoon and got the only spot left our 26' toy hauler would fit in. 

  If you get there later in the afternoon on a weekend you will have a hard time finding a place in the official camping spots but you can disperse camp if the camp ground area is full. 

  We had good cell service with Verizon. It was cold for us but we had a nice fire to keep us warm.

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  Cheryl W.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 22, 2024

  Jemez Boondocking

  Jemez mountains

  Jemez is a popular camping destination.  There are boon docking and campgrounds available.   I do not recommend trying to bring a rig of any size through the Gilman tunnels.  Best access for large rigs is taking 126 and accessing FS 376 from that route.

  The Jemez are by far our favorite mountains to camp in within a 3 hr radius of my home.

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  Texas Roving Ranger

  Guide

  

  Jul. 9, 2024

  Angel Peak NM Badlands | Dispersed Camping

  Tranquil, secluded and scenic boondocking sites

  Just arrived at Angel Peak dispersed campground near Bloomfield NM. It's Monday July 9th 2024. We stayed one night. The gravel road from HWY 550 is in good shape. Only one other camper in the entire area. This is completely dry camping. No potable water nor electricity. However, each site has a fire ring, picnic table and shade shelter. Everything is very tidy. Only a small bit of litter in the fire ring. Clean vault toilet nearby. Strong 5G TMobile cell signal.

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  Josh K.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 8, 2024

  Road 378, Fenton Lake - Dispersed

  Secluded clearings with plenty of room

  This campsite is beautiful and right next to the lake. Perfect for some chill camping. There are multiple clearing along this road. Each one is big enough for several cars and even a couple groups. The clearings are far enough apart that you can make some noise without bothering the other campers. You need a bit of clearance to be able to drive the road but not much as my Crosstrek did it great. Even on July 4th this site wasn’t busy. We only saw one other camper since most people choose to pay for a campground right on the lake

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  Maya T.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 20, 2024

  FR376 Dispersed

  My Go-To

  I live in Albuquerque, and this road is one of my constant summer repeats. You got water, shade, privacy and an adventure. It's about 1.5 hours from Abq and it takes you through the Gilman Tunnels which is always a fun stop and view. The road is a little bumpy and rocky, but there's probably 100 dispersed camping spots. There's ones right on the river, in forrest spots or meadows, you choose! There are no bathrooms, water, or cell service. Everyone has got their spot in Jemez, but this road offers endless possibilities, for all types of campers!

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  MacKenzie D.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 9, 2024

  Pajarito Springs (Dispersed)

  Secluded spaces

  Quiet, secluded spaces especially if you drive out the road far. We didn’t see any other people or campers but heard guns being shot in the morning and there were old shells at our campsite.

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  Dare To Everywhere .

  Ranger

  

  May. 27, 2024

  Pajarito Springs (Dispersed)

  Amazing views!

  Stayed: May 26, 2024 Cost: FREE Site: 35.84243° N, 106.37266° W Cell Service: Solid LTE AT&T and T-Mobile Equipment: Forester / Tent

  Different apps give this different names. It is Forest Road 181 within Santa Fe National Forest, directly off of Highway 4.

  This is some great National Forest camping. Seemed like plenty of room when you first turn in and the you can go left or right. We went left and continued to the end of the road. There were a few sites along the drive back, but we pulled up the satellite map and wanted to keep going. It gets pretty rocky and you’ll need a bit of clearance in some spots.

  To get to the end of the road site, when you pull off Highway 4, take a left and then eventually a right at the fork in the road further beyond (~1.5 miles from Highway 4). There were a couple more sites along this road, not very level, so we continued on and are so glad we did! About 30 min from Hwy 4 to end of this road. Elevation is just over 8,000 feet at this point.

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  seryna R.

  Scout

  

  Apr. 27, 2024

  FR376 Dispersed

  Amazing

  This camp spot is one of the best free camp sites in New Mexico. Would definitely go again. Highly recommend to anyone who loves to camp and drive four wheelers

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  Melissa D.

  Traveler

  

  Feb. 25, 2024

  Dispersed on 4 - Fenton Lake State Park

  Labor Day Vacay

  This spot is so peaceful and beautiful. Great canyon view but need a 4x4 vehicle to access it.

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  Andrew K.

  Guide

  

  Dec. 23, 2023

  Angel Peak NM Badlands | Dispersed Camping

  Amazing

  Sights were incredible from site, easy to find. Woke up to amazing views.

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  Tracy T.

  Guide

  

  Nov. 4, 2023

  Whirlpool Dispersed Camping Area

  October

  This is a nice spot next to the river, there are a couple of hiking trails. I was there during the week and it was pretty quiet

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  Benjamin R.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 24, 2023

  Dispersed on 4 - Fenton Lake State Park

  Great spot!

  What a great spot. After backcountry in the Valles Caldera, I camped here for a night.

  Pulling off of HWY 4, I turned left and veered right. Got to look for it, but not far down there is a path up to a great spot.

  I did this in a 2WD Tundra. Just go slow and be careful.

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  David M.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 14, 2023

  Angel Peak NM Badlands | Dispersed Camping

  Nice views.

  Went for the eclipse arrived here late. Sleeping in the prius so was easy to find a spot. Washboard road but managed without issue. Service is available though not the best coverage I was able to stream.

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  Stacey M.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 2, 2023

  Dispersed on 4 - Fenton Lake State Park

  Soak in the Sunset

  Found the perfect spot to soak in the sunrise and amazing views. Easy to get to in my Subaru. Fire pit too! Go left after entering and take the road to the gate (which was closed). But to the right at the top of the hill is perfect to relax the weekend away.

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  Maeci W.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 28, 2023

  Road 378, Fenton Lake - Dispersed

  Views, hiking, peaceful

  The road is a bit rough, but easy access and close enough to the lake that I drove over to kayak after setting up camp. Fire pits set up, the first area is a big open space with a beautiful cliff view, we had it to ourselves but could be busy, if you drive further up there are areas to camp that would have more privacy if needed. Very quiet and peaceful. It does get cold at night since at approximately 8,000 elevation.

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  Tim W.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 24, 2023

  Whirlpool Dispersed Camping Area

  Will go again

  We got there on a Friday and had our pick of sites. We picked one right on the river. No electricity. No water. No picnic tables. No trash receptacle. Vault toilets. Camp spaces are spread out. Some of the roads on the campground had deep ruts and pools of mud water but not all. You can see every star on a clear night. The road to the campground is about 6 miles of curvy dirt and gravel single lane. But a woman managed it in a Jaguar so not too bad just go slow. Rustic and relaxing.

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  Nancy B.

  Ranger

  

  Sep. 19, 2023

  American Springs

  Great spot

  Great spot once you make the steep road up!!! We camped close to the entrance. We explored and found some amazing sites further back

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  Michael N.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 7, 2023

  Whirlpool Dispersed Camping Area

  Awesome views

  This camping spot is awesome but can be busy at times. One down side being close to the river is the bugs, literally thousands of them can make it unpleasant. Outside of that the spot on the river is fantastic for viewing pleasure. You can certainly find valuable relaxation here.

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  Name

  Scout

  

  Sep. 5, 2023

  FR376 Dispersed

  Stay Here!

  Lots of camping along this forest road. Be prepared... Zero cell service. Don't care what the main post says.

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  Jaime F.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 6, 2023

  FR376 Dispersed

  Long road with multiple spaces

  This area has multiple free camping spaces. If you follow the road, you can find the prefect camping for you. We saw from damp camping areas to big groups spaces. There is a fire restriction to gas stove only and there is no bathrooms or potable water.

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  Christopher C.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 15, 2023

  Cuba Hwy Pulloff on Forest Road 88

  Primitive area, very private

  It was getting late after a full day of driving and I happened to find this site. No amenities, but we were the only people in the area. We were just thankful for a place to stop. Lots of sage brush and we had a full moon that night and the area was lit up l, bright as a cloudy day!

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  JUSTIN C.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 3, 2023

  Dispersed on 4 - Fenton Lake State Park

  It pretty OK

  The campsites are big and plentiful but I think they are used by locals as there is a bunch of trash. Not that is had to be locals but I don't think the dispersed community would do that.

  We are car camping/tent, RV's couldn't make it is the spot we have at least.

  I would rate it better but we have been at so many other campsites in AZ and CO that are definitely better.

  Hopefully someday we will have a different experience in NM but hey, it smells good and is pretty. Stop by for a night and see how you feel.

  What we think is the best site is to the left and then up to a little hill (any AWD or 4WD could make it, its the only one we saw with a view besides trees (not that they aren't great!) but for free I would take it for sure 😊

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  Roean A.

  Guide

  

  May. 6, 2023

  Angel Peak NM Badlands | Dispersed Camping

  Picnic Area, worth it

  I saw this area on a couple apps and didn’t get out here until 7:30 on a Friday so I just went with the first area I got to- a picnic area about halfway between 550 and the campground. A couple other people already set up here but plenty of space for someone just sleeping in her truck. There’s a handful of picnic tables but only one you can park right next to. They have shelters over each table if you’re a hammocker but given that it’s on the edge of a canyon it’s very windy. I also read some reviews about how washboarded the road is- it’s hardly bumpy. Not sure about when it’s wet but anyone should be able to get back here when it’s dry. Absolutely stunning, though.

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  Gabe

  Traveler

  

  Apr. 23, 2023

  FR376 Dispersed

  Very nice free camp spot with plenty of sites

  There are sites all along the forest road with fire pits and pretty views.