Best Dispersed Camping near Guadalupe Mountains National Park in Texas

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Best Dispersed Sites Near Guadalupe Mountains National Park, TX (8)


Recent Dispersed Reviews in Guadalupe Mountains National Park

117 Reviews of 8 Guadalupe Mountains National Park Campgrounds


  • ron R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Whites City Road Dispersed Camp
    Nov. 11, 2024

    Whites City Road Dispersed Camp

    Looks like the area is no longer available for camping

    I drove up to the area and a long the path they have put a row of rocks and gravel about a foot foot and a half tall to keep people from driving through so you can't access the dirt path to get to the area anymore. Also there was some clearing about two miles before that closer to the highway that had a sign that said area closed road closed no camping no soliciting

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Avalon Lake Dispersed
    Jun. 26, 2024

    Avalon Lake Dispersed

    Lakeside camping

    Cool spot, but beware of NAILS! Other than that, some night you might get some loud locals riding OHV on the other side of the lake.

  • Danielle P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Dark Canyon Dispersed
    Jun. 10, 2024

    Dark Canyon Dispersed

    Off the grid

    This was a great camping spot off the beaten path. I would make sure to have high clearance and even 4 wheel drive for the steep rocky drive up if you plan to go past the main camp area. I was worried it would be busy this time of year, but we were the only ones there. We drove up the road a way past the camp site. Beautiful views. It did get very windy at night. Very quiet and far off from traffic noise.

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Carlsbad BLM Land Dispersed
    Jun. 7, 2024

    Carlsbad BLM Land Dispersed

    Cool place for a few nights.

    I stayed here for a few nights in march. I have a high clearance truck that allowed me to get up a bit higher. The view is nice, you can see the lights from the oilfield. Walmart is about 20 min, but at 70mpg the entire time.

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Carlsbad BLM Land Dispersed
    May. 13, 2024

    Carlsbad BLM Land Dispersed

    Great place close to Carlsbad Caverns

    Went on cavern tour which is highly recommended. Set up camp around 1600. Tent camping is interesting when you have 20 mph winds with gusts. Great location. A little road noise from highway. Almost no one else around. Would be ideal in overlander trailer or camper. Road past first parking area a little rough but 4WD made it seem easy. Some parts might not be optimal for low clearance vehicle.

  • S H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Carlsbad BLM Land Dispersed
    May. 6, 2024

    Carlsbad BLM Land Dispersed

    dispersed desert hill camping

    Really easy to find, just pull off from the national parks highway and you'll find a big clearing at the base of the hill. More campsites up the hill but it's pretty rocky and a little steep, go slow and 4wd. It was extremely windy, which was refreshing, but there was a fire watch. I didn't build a fire but there were pits for them. Overall great location for a night in the desert, must visit Carlsbad Caverns 20 minutes away it's mindblowing.

  • Cari E.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Mile 10 - Dispersed Camping
    Apr. 30, 2024

    Mile 10 - Dispersed Camping

    Magical sunsets, horrible wind

    The proximity to both Guadalupe Mountains NP and Carlsbad Caverns NP are unbeatable and the sunsets over the mountains are truly phenomenal. I even got a kick out of the cows.

    Spacious with fire rings, and a thousand times better than Sunset Reef (they were packed in like sardines with zero privacy) but beware of the winds! I was caught in a two day dust storm with 70mph winds and it was admittedly miserable, as was the amount of dirt inside my van.

    Overall I would recommend staying here, but don’t rely too heavily on the weather forecast—it drastically changed every hour I was there over 4 days. Cell service was also phenomenal for working remotely.

  • Crista G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Mile 10 - Dispersed Camping
    Apr. 14, 2024

    Mile 10 - Dispersed Camping

    Quiet, spacious, great location

    Really nice place to stop. Impeccable cell service, lots of space with any neighbors far away, and location 20 minutes away from Carlsbad Caverns can't be beat. No sun or wind protection though!

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Carlsbad BLM Land Dispersed
    Apr. 12, 2024

    Carlsbad BLM Land Dispersed

    Holy Cows!!!🤣

    Only stayed here for a night. Super easy to find. I took the first spot available and made camp. I awoke to cows near my tent. Unphased by me doing their on thing. There were plenty other spots available that were higher up that gave beautiful views

  • Rachel S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Mile 10 - Dispersed Camping
    Apr. 6, 2024

    Mile 10 - Dispersed Camping

    Does the job

    Coming from Carlsbad the GPS may have you get off at Chosa Campground and there’s a dirt road connecting that to this site, but recommend you turn around to get back on the highway going north and then exit at this marker. Even camped right off the highway the noise didn’t bother us, but a few people continued down the roads going further away. Windy and hot until the sun went down!

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Dark Canyon Dispersed
    Mar. 22, 2024

    Dark Canyon Dispersed

    If you can, keep going up

    Sweet spot. I have a high clearance truck that allowed me to continue past the lot, and up up up the mountain. If you get up to the top and keep following it, you will end up in an amazing place.

  • NThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Carlsbad BLM Land Dispersed
    Mar. 12, 2024

    Carlsbad BLM Land Dispersed

    Great dispersed camping

    Good dispersed spot with no amenities. Just drive through the open fence and pick a spot. Very quiet and wide open in March. Area is wide open with typical desert bushes, nothing other than twigs to collect for fire wood. Road up is kind of rough and likely requires some 4x4 depending on how far you take it.

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Sitting Bull Falls Dispersed
    Feb. 22, 2024

    Sitting Bull Falls Dispersed

    Lovely dispersed spots

    Multiple pull offs along the paved road to sitting Bull Falls. The road follows a winding canyon up to a natural spring and waterfalls. There's a picnic area at the falls and trailhead to loads of hiking into Lincoln National Forest. No facilities at the campsites but there is water, trash, and bathrooms at the end of the road at the bottom of the falls. Well with the visit!!

  • Mark G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Carlsbad BLM Land Dispersed
    Jan. 20, 2024

    Carlsbad BLM Land Dispersed

    Easy access to the canyons

    First 3 spots are easily accessible. Last 4 spots require a little more patience and finesse to access and probably wouldnt be great for low clearance vehicles. We camped at spot 6, which gave great views. Spot 7 is semi adjacent to oil equipment, so not an optimal view. Fire pits at all locations, but bring your own wood. There is none to scavenge.

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Mile 10 - Dispersed Camping
    Jan. 10, 2024

    Mile 10 - Dispersed Camping

    First time boondocking

    Like others have said. Easy to find and access road is doable for almost any rig. Sunrise and sunsets are amazing. Cows can be persistent and if you have a dog be careful it doesn’t get trampled. Loved the spot and would definitely return

  • Robbie T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Mile 10 - Dispersed Camping
    Dec. 31, 2023

    Mile 10 - Dispersed Camping

    Open air and cows!

    Lots of room! Nobody around. Right off the main HWY.. kind of a hidden gem! Not so bad if you don't mind cows or cow poop! Lol! Nice little spot.. easy for my truck and trailer to get in here! Plus room for others!

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Mile 10 - Dispersed Camping
    Oct. 25, 2023

    Mile 10 - Dispersed Camping

    Good dry camping area

    This is a good place for dry camping. Right off the road. GPS takes you straight there. 6 or 7 miles from Carlsbad Caverns. Not far from Carlsbad, NM. Very few people came through. I went past the first two sites on down a short distance to a great spot on the left. There was a rock fire ring there. Another big spot on down a little on the right. Great view of the mountains. No services, but not far from Carlsbad. Cell service is full 5G!

    Can't beat it for free campsite.

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Dark Canyon Dispersed
    Oct. 8, 2023

    Dark Canyon Dispersed

    Good spot

    I went further up the trail past the lot and there are a few spots up there as well. Nice view of the city and zero noise. Trail up to the top is a rough one though. High clearance needed and offroad tires recommended if going past the lot camp spot. Great off the beaten path spot.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Carlsbad Caverns Dispersed
    Sep. 4, 2023

    Carlsbad Caverns Dispersed

    Close to Carlsbad

    Good place to boondock! You get the low hum of the oilfield. Road can be kinda rough but we did it in a Camry. We were the only ones. May get a visit from some cows.

  • Greg T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Chosa Campground
    Jul. 8, 2023

    Chosa Campground

    Free & Simple

    It’s just a huge free dirt lot to camp in. Very close to Carlsbad caverns and Guadalupe National parks.

  • Morgan H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Carlsbad BLM Land Dispersed
    Jun. 6, 2023

    Carlsbad BLM Land Dispersed

    Beautiful views, easy and convenient location

    Pulled in around 5:30 and picked a spot closer to the road, loved the view. Had a little wind and rain but nothing major. Would definitely come back again!

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Chosa Campground
    Jun. 5, 2023

    Chosa Campground

    Desert Climate. Flat, open lands.

    Our first NM BLM camp was here. Literally 6 miles north of the Texas border. We got there at 5pm in 90 degree weather. Luckily we had a swamp cooler to keep us cool. I highly recommend if you camp in Summer months to get there closer to sunset. It cools down quickly when the sun is down, and gets as cold at night as it gets hot in the day. We left around noon before it got too hot.

  • Justin C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Carlsbad BLM Land Dispersed
    May. 1, 2023

    Carlsbad BLM Land Dispersed

    Great campground - high clearance needed after site 3

    If you have high clearance (4wd not needed but high clearance is) the sites farther in are amazing! The first three sites were fine but nothing really special. But sites 5-7 were all super cool, quiet, private, and well set up



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