Dispersed Camping
Upper Bonito Dispersed Recreation Area
About
USDA Forest Service
The Upper Bonito Dispersed Recreation Area is located at the end of Forest Road 107 in Bonito Canyon. It is a popular dispersed camping site with access to the adjacent White Mountain Wilderness Area and its trails.
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
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Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Dispersed
- Group
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Toilets
- Alcohol
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
Good camping area, very peaceful
It’s a nice area to spend with another person and even with kids, restrooms are clean, there’s some privacy if you find s good spot, could be busy during the weekend, but it’s worth visiting
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Secluded spot with bathrooms
A lot of dispersed camping areas don't have toilets, but this one does.
Lots of first come first served campsites along the little creek. Not much privacy when it's busier (warmer months).
Good base camp for some of the best hiking around Ruidoso (Big Bonito Trail, Argentina Trail, etc.)
Be prepared for lots of dust with the dirt road uphill from sites.
In the summer there are horse riding camps set up to provide trail rides.
Can get snowed in in the Winter months.
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Not much water
Went to this area to camp and pan for gold. Creek near by that didn't have much water in it. But over all pretty (Dry) Area.
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Location
Upper Bonito Dispersed Recreation Area is located in New Mexico
Directions
Proceed north from Ruidoso on NM48. Turn left on NM37 and approximately 1.5 miles turn onto Forest Road 107. Continue on Forest Road 107 past Bonito Lake for approximately 7 miles. The area is located on the south side of the canyon near the junction of Forest Roads 107 and 108 (Tanbark Canyon)
Coordinates
33.46798053 N
105.78559336 W