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Dispersed Camping

Arroyo Seco Dispersed NF Camping

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USDA Forest Service

Many people enjoy the solitude and primitive experience of camping away from developed campgrounds and other campers. Dispersed camping is camping anywhere in the National Forest OUTSIDE of a designated campground. It means no services; such as trash removal, and little or no facilities; such as tables, fire pits and toilets are provided.

There are extra responsibilities and skills that are necessary for dispersed camping. It is your responsibility to know these before you try this new experience. Camping rules and regulations apply to make your experience safe, and to keep the natural resources scenic and unspoiled for other campers.

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • Dispersed
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

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Nessie C.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Aug. 17, 2023

Great spot for an night or two

Right off the road, literally. it hidden behind some trees so the barrier between the site and road makes for a little privacy. Great spot for a day or two right next to a creek so you fall asleep to the sound of it, not wasn’t a gentle creek, but lovely all the same. trees to put up a hammock. Fire pits but they were off limits do to fire season . Would definitely recommend .

Siteno idea
Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Arroyo Seco Dispersed NF Camping by Nessie C., August 17, 2023
Popeye8843
Reviewed Jul. 5, 2023

Lost on private roads

Led me to dirt, private road after 3 attempts! I don’t give up easily but 3 xxx you’re out! Bad gps guidance here and also another site as well! Will not continue with app, trial/pro or otherwise!

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Month of VisitAugust
J
Reviewed Sep. 15, 2022

Roads, the real name, but great views!

All camping spots here are right off the roads where you can find one or two spots that are less close. Arroyo Seco is the town close to the camping, but you keep going straight from the coordinates to get to Cuchillo de Medio and Cuchillo. It’s not truly “dispersed” camping because there aren’t many sites and your pretty close to your neighbors. Cuchillo Del Medio does have some fire pits, picnic tables, and a bathroom. You do get to camp right on a clear river that is beautiful!

Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Arroyo Seco Dispersed NF Camping by Jacqueline L., September 15, 2022
  • Review photo of Arroyo Seco Dispersed NF Camping by Jacqueline L., September 15, 2022
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Location

Arroyo Seco Dispersed NF Camping is located in New Mexico

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Coordinates

36.5352633429261 N
105.5633847649097 W

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