Are you in need of a campground near Weed, NM? There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in, as well as sights to see and explore. At The Dyrt, campers like you share their favorite spots, plus tips and photos. No matter where you're headed in Weed, you'll find the best spot for you and your camping crew.
"No amenities but free. It is right off the highway but couldn’t hear traffic noise."
"kiddos and 10 adults it was a chore to get everything out and set up but worth every minute to enjoy the next three days worry and technology free"
"I highly recommend this spot if you need somewhere free to stay extended or even one night if you’re visiting Lincoln."
"Plenty of obvious campsites, many of which are level. Mine had a stone border created by previous guests which was pretty cool."
"I highly recommend this spot if you need somewhere free to stay extended or even one night if you’re visiting Lincoln."
"We tent camped in mid September 2022 in the Lincoln National Forest south of Cloudcroft, NM off Forest Service Road 64."
"We have a 30 foot motor home and were so glad to find a dispersed spot in the mountains we could fit!"
"Very much so dispersed camping with no amenities. The road up was a little muddy but over all smoother and easy."
"it’s completely free but you need 4wd to get through the bumpy and sand when pulling something!"
TravelerBLM land with spots to camp. No amenities. Mostly clean but some trash and glass too. The state park has some nice trails.
GuideThis is a quiet area tucked away in Lincoln National Forest. It's not too far from Cloudcroft, NM so it's easy to resupply on water, snack, etc. You can camp right next to a creek and the valley makes for some great views. This area is basically everything you can ask for when dispersed camping. It's quiet and other than the occasional hiker, nobody else is around. There's plenty of hiking and just good times to be had. A quintessential camping experience.
TravelerOk, so it's free on BLM land and there's quite a few places to put your camper. I'm sure you could pitch a tent as well. Most spots are reasonably level and the road in should be fine for most travel trailers, I wouldn't pull in a huge trailer but under 40' should be able to fund something that works.
There's a self appointed camp host most of the year, you'll know him when you meet him. He'll be the one in a thong. Yes. A thong. No, it's not a big deal. Talk to him, and you'll understand why, and you'll be fine with it. He's a great guy, and he made our stay better.
All in all, great little BLM spot. Watch out for all the bushes. They're basically midevil torture devices masquerading as bushes.
RangerPretty crowded on a Wednesday night in April. Had a little trouble finding a level spot far enough away from others but otherwise no complaints for this free camp spot, great sunset views!
RangerBluff Springs is nestled in a pretty forested valley with a creek and falls in Lincoln National Forest about 10 miles south of Cloudcroft off Sunspot highway on Upper Peñasco Road. There’s a gravel parking lot with bathrooms but no campground. We tent camped Sat, Aug. 1, 2020, arriving about 2pm. There were many people camping and it was difficult to find a spot along the road with dispersed camping sites. We had to camp in thicker grass among cow dung because the mowed sites were taken. Still, life outside is better, right? It stormed much of the day and night but Sunday morning dawned clear and we took a short 1-mile hike from the Bluff Springs trailhead to the Willie White trailhead. There are longer hikes too. There were some camping trailers but no big RVs. Upper Peñasco Road is narrow in parts. A decent place.
TravelerThis is our first time on BLM land. We didn’t really know what to expect. We pull a 36’ fifth wheel and was a little apprehensive about coming to a place like this for fear of being too large. After getting through the gate though, there is plenty of room. We got a nice spot right on the lake. There are a few other campers but it’s not crowded. We have enough distance between us to let our dogs off leash. The only advice I have is if you’re pulling a trailer and approaching from Alamogordo you should make a wide right turn in from the travel lane. Turn on those flashers and slow down. When you see the gate. Make turn as wide as possible. I pulled off the highway first and had a hell of a time getting straight enough to get through gate. From direction of las cruces. You’re fine.
RangerPros - Free camping, gorgeous sunsets. Plenty of available spots.
Cons - the lake is sewage from the Air Force base. It’s stinks here, badly.
We stayed here for one night. I think that’s all we could take. We got out of here as soon as we could. We love free camping as much as the next person, but we were kind of disgusted that we were sleeping next to a lake of pee and poo.
Stay here if you must, if you can find another campsite, do it.
GuideDispersed camping along the bluff spring stream. A ton of campsites, and easy access to bluff spring and a trail complex. High clearance vehicle recommended, pretty packed in the summer months.
GuideAwesome overnight stay at Bluff Springs Dispersed Camping in our Mammoth ELE. Easy trip in & out, and the spring waterfall was great. Forest Ranger was super helpful. Dispersed camping mark as dots along forest roads on map at Bluff Springs.
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