Free campgrounds in New Mexico

Angel Peak Scenic Area covers over 10,000 acres of rugged badlands and features dramatic views of Angel Peak—a nearly 7,000-foot sandstone landmark. A short rim trail and interpretive panels allow visitors to explore colorful hoodoos, petrified wood, and mammal fossil remnants eroding from the San Jose and underlyin

This campground is at 6,300' elevation. 12 camping units. Please pack your trash out. The nearby Coronado Trail Scenic Byway makes for an interesting day trip. All Forest Service campgrounds have a 14-day stay limit. There are grills on the campground, but no drinking water is available. This is a nice large are

Cherry Creek Campground is a great place for a picnic or overnight camping. Cherry Creek is by one of the most scenic parts of the Trail of the Mountain Spirits Scenic ByWay. The campground is located along NM Highway 15 and is surrounded by dense mixed conifer. It is a cool place in the summer for people to e

Chosa Campground consists of a 3.5-acre, pipe-rail fenced pad that offers a trash container and a safe parking space for your Recreational Vehicle plus a protected area to set tents, whatever your camping style. Chosa campground provides visitors a fee free location strategically located between two national parks w

Cosmic Campground International Dark Sky Sanctuary (CCIDSS) is the first International Dark Sky Sanctuary located on National Forest System lands and also in North America. It is also one of only 14 certified IDA Sanctuaries in the world. International Dark Sky Sanctuaries are lands possessing an exceptiona

Coyote Canyon Camping Area is a primitive campsite and picnic area next to Coyote Creek. Uses: picnicking, camping Facilities: One picnic table, two fire rings, and one portable toilet. No potable water.

The Gwynn Tank Campground is a flat site in an open ponderosa meadow. Additionally, Gwynn Tank Campground is located adjacent to its namesake Gwynn Tank pond. The pond is historically stocked for recreational fishing and is popular for recreational fishing.

James Canyon Campground offer 5 sites along US 82 just west of Mayhill, NM. The lower elevation of 6,800' means this small site is usable longer than most Sacramento Mountain area campgrounds when the snows begin. Picnic tables, grills, and one group shade covering are available. 16' RV limit.

Mills Canyon Campground is a beautiful, remote campground situated within the Canadian River Canyon at an elevation of 5,160 feet. There are 12 camping units available.

Right on the Texas Border, the Red Bluff Reservoir provides access to the Pecos River and boat access to the reservoir created by the Red Bluff Dam. The area provides recreation opportunities including camping, picnicking, boating, fishing, equestrian use, and wildlife observation.

Resumidero is a popular primitive camping area. Located in a large alpine meadow, Resumidero is a local favorite and used by numerous recreationists for camping, picnicking, and group gatherings.

Rio Puerco is a remote primitive campground. There are no fees and reservations are not accepted. Uses: camping, fishing, and picnicking. Facilities: picnic tables and 1 portable toilet during summer months only. There are no fire rings.