Pajarito Springs (Dispersed)
Reviewed Apr. 14, 2021

Dispersed near Bandelier

Drive up is a bit winding and steep, but we managed just fine in our Subaru and saw a ton of passenger cars heading up the mtn. Not sure I’d want to drive it in any inclement weather though. Dispersed sites to the right of entrance and a few when you first pull in. I wouldn’t advise going down left road, as it gets really tight and not many places to turnaround. Didn’t see sites that way, but we didn’t get far before turning around.

Pros:

  • Location to Los Alamos and Bandalier is great/easy to get to
  • Sites are spaced out and pretty large, so privacy shouldn’t be an issue
  • Views looking out toward Los Alamos and highway 4 are solid

Cons:

  • Like many dispersed sites, dumbasses who came before leave a little trash, so bring gloves if you feel inclined to lessen the impact. Wasn’t as dirty as some spots though
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