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122 Reviews of 33 Youngsville Campgrounds


  • Julie K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Forest Road 558
    Oct. 27, 2024

    Forest Road 558

    Good enough for an overnight

    We parked a little further off 285 than most people so the road noise was minimal. A car drove past us on the dirt road in the morning which was surprising but nothing more. There was a rotting animal smell once in a while but we didn’t smell once inside the van. No toilet. Someone left a small fire ring. The road was rutted, don’t go if it’s wet. Fine for overnight lodging but I wouldn’t hang out there.

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Santa Fe BLM
    Oct. 14, 2024

    Santa Fe BLM

    Partial closure and absolute dump

    This place sufficed due to the need to have somewhere for the night, if we had the chance we’d have gone somewhere else. Massive piles of trash everywhere, sites strewn with people’s leftover garbage from camping there.

    Due to its close proximity to the landfill, it was extremely loud during the morning from around 7am onwards.

    There was a partial closure banning camping in a section of the landfill, which was incredibly difficult to figure out where we could camp, as the map is not clear at all,

    Coyotes at night were really cool.

    Overall disappointing but glad we managed somewhere to sleep for the night

  • K
    Camper-submitted photo from Forest Road 558
    Sep. 8, 2024

    Forest Road 558

    Dispersed Sites FSR558

    A good amount of dispersed sites off of FSR558. I just pulled off to one of the closer sites but looked like tons of other sites were further in on the road. Really quiet even with the highway close by. Great stars at night, decently clean (the sites that I saw). You could probably make it in a 2WD vehicle for the first few sites but it gets a bit more rugged as you continue in.

  • Timothy N.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed Camping Near Hopewell Lake
    Aug. 29, 2024

    Dispersed Camping Near Hopewell Lake

    Plentiful dispersed options

    We spent a few nights in the dispersed area near Hopewell .  We rolled in at 5 and had plenty of sites to choose from.  We chose one of the lower areas, with one large open space surrounded by smaller sites.  There were many more up the road, and there was constant traffic headed uphill until about 9PM.   Once the traffic stopped it was very quiet, only the cattle calling through the trees.  It rained for several hours and our spot stayed solid.  Some offshoot roads were rutted out. The main road had minimal rocks and holes, didn't get very muddy.  TMobile\Google mobile service worked well enough.  Verizon did not work.

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Jemez Boondocking
    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.

  • Cameron L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Santa Fe BLM
    Aug. 17, 2024

    Santa Fe BLM

    Good in a pinch

    Plenty of spots and easy to get to. The only catch is you will need to find a spot away from the multiple large piles of trash.

    The surrounding area was pretty and sunset was great!

  • Chris E.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed Camping Near Hopewell Lake
    Jul. 29, 2024

    Dispersed Camping Near Hopewell Lake

    Lots of sites in high elevation and shaded area.

    This dispersed area is close to Hopewell Lake and Campground where there is fishing and vaulted toilets. The Continental Divide Trail goes right through this location.

  • Josh K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Road 378, Fenton Lake - Dispersed
    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

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Sante Fe National Forest BLM-Road 62 Dispersed
    Jun. 25, 2024

    Sante Fe National Forest BLM-Road 62 Dispersed

    A lot of trash

    I drove in and was immediately stopped by park rangers. They told me they were letting people know they will be shutting this location down do to people not being decent. If it is still open, you’ll see a lot of trash. Certain sites looked better than others. Flat land with not a lot to do.

  • Maya T.
    Camper-submitted photo from FR376 Dispersed
    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!

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Pajarito Springs (Dispersed)
    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.

  • Wild Berries B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Tres Piedras Camp
    Jun. 5, 2024

    Tres Piedras Camp

    On the way out from Mesa Verde NP

    We found this place randomly. Seen all the road exits of the Carson National Forest on our way to Taos we said “let’s give it a try!” And we found apparently a fairly popular place. It may be due to available internet connection (which we greatly enjoyed it after weeks!) or just a lower altitude spot that may help with physical activity and weather temps. At any rate, easy and short access to the camp sites via gravel sandy road, some with fire rings and camp tables, leveled grounds for trailers and lots of pine trees for privacy. There are signs for trailheads and pretty rock formations that will need to be explored next time. We stayed a night and enjoyed it to the fullest. Highly recommended, especially as nights get nice and chill (vs. hot day temps) for good sleep.

  • Dare To Everywhere  .
    Camper-submitted photo from Pajarito Springs (Dispersed)
    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.

  • Erik B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Road 710 Dispersed
    May. 24, 2024

    Road 710 Dispersed

    Off road Fire service road

    Tons of Boondocking spots.

    Not ideal for long wheel base as it’s an out and back without turn around spots.

    Best pull outs are to the left as the road forks after the cattle guard.

  • Shayla F.
    Camper-submitted photo from Santa Fe BLM
    May. 23, 2024

    Santa Fe BLM

    A safe place to sleep outside Santa Fe

    It's a pretty nice and mostly flat area of land with dirt roads. Most vehicles can access the roads we went on. Pretty quiet and while we did have neighbors we were by no means packed in there like sardines.

  • Scott
    Camper-submitted photo from Santa Fe BLM
    May. 8, 2024

    Santa Fe BLM

    Tent camp Santa fe

    I haven't camped yet.This is my 1st day here.And I just got the app so I'll have to come back and give her a few after i've finished my trip

  • s
    Camper-submitted photo from FR376 Dispersed
    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

  • Renee T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Caja Del Rio Dispersed Camping
    Dec. 29, 2023

    Caja Del Rio Dispersed Camping

    Convenient location with drawbacks

    Let me start by saying I'd stay here again. But there was such a pitted road to the right. It's too hard to get off the high banks with our Transit. On the left fork near the pit toilets, better roads but more campers. 5 rvs all in sight of one another. There was rain and snow week before that made roads worse I assume. Not much trash around. Near horse corral that gets use. 17 degrees with wind this morning but clear skies. Shooting nearby as well as the trash dump nearby. But the location can't be beat.

  • TThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Caja Del Rio Dispersed Camping
    Nov. 8, 2023

    Caja Del Rio Dispersed Camping

    Close to Santa fe

    I stayed 4 nights bc it was so close to hiking and town. Very dusty and packed some trash out that was left behind. Pretty quiet with beautiful sunrises and sunsets.

  • Debbie  W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Caja Del Rio Dispersed Camping
    Oct. 28, 2023

    Caja Del Rio Dispersed Camping

    Quiet with lots of room

    Stayed 4 nights. Very quiet. About 15 minutes from downtown Santa Fe. Many sites available. Very dusty due to no recent rain. We have a 26 ft travel trailer. We saw larger Rvs, vans, cars. Tents.

  • Jennifer H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Santa Fe BLM
    Oct. 26, 2023

    Santa Fe BLM

    Great views, can be loud in the morning

    We camped here for two nights while visiting Santa Fe and it is definitely the best free spot you’ll find so close to the city. There were quiet a few people out in RV’s and trailers, but there’s so much space that you can really park almost anywhere and still have a little bit of privacy with the trees/bushes. Apple/google maps will take you right to the road, and we hardly noticed the landfill until we heard trash trucks one morning. There are some fire pits already set up and plenty of wood around to have a little fire.

  • Benjamin R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed on 4 - Fenton Lake State Park
    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.

  • Jennifer H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Carson NF - Forest Service Road 578 - Dispersed Camping
    Oct. 12, 2023

    Carson NF - Forest Service Road 578 - Dispersed Camping

    Cold and quiet with good views

    There are a bunch of different roads you can turn off to camp on if you’re driving from Taos to Durango. We mapped Forest Road 578 and it took us to a dirt road with a lot of flat spots you can camp on. We spent the night there and it was very quiet and peaceful. If you keep going to Durango you’ll get to Carson National Forest, which is not too far from the coordinates on The Dyrt. That’s where more people are camping, you can pull off right before the 64H road marker. You’ll keep passing camping spots as you drive to Durango so you can really go almost anywhere!



Guide to Youngsville

Camping near Youngsville, New Mexico, offers a mix of stunning landscapes and unique experiences. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly spot or a peaceful retreat, there are plenty of campgrounds to explore.

What to do:

  • Hiking: There are great trails right from the campgrounds. For example, at Juniper Family Campground — Bandelier National Monument, one visitor mentioned, "The hiking right from the campground is great - the two hikes are definitely worth doing."
  • Fishing: If you enjoy fishing, Fenton Lake State Park is a good spot. A reviewer noted, "If you’re coming for fishing, get there and grab a spot before 7am for your best chance of catching something."
  • Exploring Historical Sites: The area is rich in history. A camper at Juniper Family Campground shared, "We enjoyed visiting the ancient Pueblos, especially climbing the 140 feet to the Alcove house."

What campers like:

  • Scenic Views: Campers rave about the beautiful surroundings. One visitor at Riana - Abiquiu Lake said, "Awesome view of Abiquiu Lake with amazing sunsets."
  • Quiet Atmosphere: Many appreciate the peacefulness of the campgrounds. A reviewer at Vista Linda Campground — Santa Fe National Forest mentioned, "Great place on a Tuesday, hardly anyone there and campsites close to the water."
  • Friendly Hosts: Campground hosts often receive praise. A camper at Jemez Falls Campground noted, "The camp host Leo was extremely helpful!"

What you should know:

  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Jemez Falls Campground, do not have showers or electric hookups. A visitor mentioned, "It is a nice campground to spend a night or two as it does not have showers."
  • Reservation Policies: Many campgrounds operate on a first-come, first-served basis. A reviewer at Fenton Lake State Park said, "The check-in system is pretty disorganized."
  • Wildlife: Be prepared for wildlife encounters. A camper at Pajarito Springs (Dispersed) noted, "We didn’t see any other people or campers but heard guns being shot in the morning."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for spots with amenities like picnic tables and fire rings. A visitor at Heron Lake State Park Campground said, "Each site has a picnic table and a fire ring."
  • Plan Activities: Make sure to have a list of activities. A camper at Fenton Lake State Park mentioned, "We enjoy our visits to Fenton Lake although it gets busy in the Summer."
  • Pack Snacks and Games: Keep the kids entertained. A reviewer at Vista Linda Campground suggested, "Walking along the Jemez River was a great evening activity."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A camper at Riana - Abiquiu Lake said, "Great sites for our 17' camp trailer."
  • Be Prepared for Wind: Wind can be an issue. A reviewer at Riana - Abiquiu Lake noted, "Wind gusts are common so tie down the tumbleweeds or they'll escape!"
  • Use Senior Pass Discounts: If you have a senior pass, many campgrounds offer discounts. A camper at Riana - Abiquiu Lake mentioned, "Senior Passes work here for half price discount."

Camping near Youngsville, New Mexico, provides a great mix of outdoor fun and relaxation. Whether you're in an RV or tent, there's something for everyone in this beautiful area.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which is the most popular dispersed campsite near Youngsville, NM?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dispersed campground near Youngsville, NM is Pajarito Springs (Dispersed) with a 4.1-star rating from 10 reviews.

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