Springer Lake sits along the water in northeastern New Mexico, managed by the Fish and Wildlife Service and free to use. Drive-in, walk-in, and boat-in access make it flexible for different trip styles. Amenities include toilets, picnic tables, and trash service, and the site allows pets, campfires, and alcohol. One note worth flagging: a correctional facility sits roughly two miles down the road, which may factor into site selection for some campers. Santa Fe Trail RV park is a nearby alternative for those wanting a more developed setup.
Description
Just northwest of the town of Springer, the lake is stocked regularly with rainbows, and bullheads are also taken. Picnicking and camping are adjuncts to the fishing.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsSpringer Lake is located in New Mexico near Cimarron
Coordinates
36.4078231 N
104.651056 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 7/30/26
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 7/30/26
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
We curate permit requirements across the US for our PRO members. Try PRO to see if Springer Lake needs a permit.
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 2 min from Santa Fe, NM
- 2 hrs 6 min from Pueblo, CO
- 2 hrs 38 min from Albuquerque, NM
- 2 hrs 46 min from Colorado Springs, CO


