Best Dispersed Camping near Placitas, NM

Whether you're a tent camper, an RVer, or just passing through, Placitas, NM has a lot to offer. Enjoy the scenic camping, fun activities, and sights and sounds of Placitas. You're sure to find the perfect spot for your New Mexico camping adventure.

Best Dispersed Sites Near Placitas, New Mexico (29)

    1. Top of New Mexico - Dispersed Site

    35 Reviews
    Placitas, NM
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (505) 761-8700

    "Great little find for a quick place to car camp while driving through Albuquerque without going too far out of the way."

    "When you first arrive to the end of the road and the beginning of the public land - you have the option to go left, straight, or right."

    2. Dispersed Camping off FS 542

    23 Reviews
    Tijeras, NM
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (505) 346-3900

    "This dispersed camping is a great spot to stop. There are multiple site identified with lot signs and fire rings. Some of the spots are Easier to access than others."

    "No facilities. Dry camping only. The sights are not well defined but there's enough clearings between the trees to make do."

    3. Sante Fe National Forest BLM-Road 62 Dispersed

    41 Reviews
    Santa Fe, NM
    32 miles

    "This is dispersed camping with mostly RVs, some vans, and a few tents and teepees. There are no hookups but near the entrance there is a building with two enclosed bathrooms."

    "It's a great area with flat sites and close proximity to Santa Fe. The dirt road is not too long and not bad at all. There were a bunch of campers there but it didnt feel crowded."

    4. Santa Fe BLM Dispersed Campsite

    26 Reviews
    Santa Fe, NM
    33 miles

    "As you drive down the road the BLM land is clearly identified by the 14 day camping limit signs."

    "I was towing a Uhaul cross country so needed some place close-ish to the free way and with an easily accessible road: this location had both."

    5. Manzanita Rec Zone Dispersed Camping - Sandia District

    4 Reviews
    Ponderosa, NM
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (505) 281-3304

    "Have to drive up the forest service road off the pavement. A little rough but I have a lifted outback no issues! Highly recommended."

    "A bit less traveled than other nearby campground. Road almost more accessible to this camp ground for low clearance. Might scrape a bit going up final ramp to Cedro peak one, but not terribly either."

    6. Cedro 2 Track 13 Dispersed Site

    2 Reviews
    Tijeras, NM
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (505) 761-8700

    7. Cibola NP

    1 Review
    Tijeras, NM
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (505) 346-3900

    8. Pajarito Springs (Dispersed)

    14 Reviews
    Los Alamos, NM
    36 miles

    "We were just looking for a place to crash in our SUV before going to Bandelier National Monument in the morning and continuing on our road trip."

    "Along the entire length of this road dispersed camping is allowed."

    9. BLM dispersed camping / Zia Pueblo

    3 Reviews
    Jemez Pueblo, NM
    25 miles

    "So the road getting here is a bit of a long dirt road, somewhat washboarded by the big trucks that drive along it. The area is big and has a selection of camp sites / flat areas to choose from."

    10. Caja Del Rio Dispersed Camping

    8 Reviews
    Santa Fe, NM
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (505) 438-5300

    "A gorgeous and vast dispersed campground just a short drive from Santa Fe."

    "20 mins from Sata Fe, lots of open roads and land for dispersed camping. Can get a bit crowded and hard to find a spot away from people, but plenty of room."

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Dispersed Camping Reviews near Placitas, NM

188 Reviews of 29 Placitas Campgrounds



Guide to Placitas

Discover the beauty of dispersed camping near Placitas, New Mexico, where you can immerse yourself in nature without the constraints of traditional campgrounds. This area offers a variety of spots that cater to different camping styles, from secluded hideaways to more accessible locations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular dispersed campsite near Placitas, NM?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dispersed campground near Placitas, NM is Top of New Mexico - Dispersed Site with a 4.8-star rating from 35 reviews.

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