Baylor Canyon Dispersed Camping
Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument
Write a Review Baylor Canyon Rd. Las Cruces, NM 88001 575-525-4300 Official WebsiteGPS: 32.349, -106.6124
Overview of Baylor Canyon Dispersed Camping
Accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt roads.
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Last Price Paid: $0
Reported by Matt on 3/24/2024
Longest RV Reported: 32 feet (Fifth Wheel)
Reported by Hannah.OConnell on 1/10/2022
Pad Type dirt
Elevation 5,085 ft / 1,549 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Baylor Canyon Dispersed Camping 30 people have reviewed this location.
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“Great location for White sands and hiking activities ”
Reviewed 12/22/2019
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
| RV Length: | 25' (Truck Camper) |
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GPS: 32.349356, -106.612762
Easy to locate: Yes.
Cell: Verizon - 4 bars, T-Mobile 4 bars, Google fi - 4 bars
Crowded: not at all. Only a handful of spots here and of those only 2 or 3 could fit our camper + jeep. Longer trailers would not fit.
Clean: very clean
Would we stay here again: Yes
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Cheryl would stay here again
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“Wide open and Quiet”
Reviewed 10/23/2019
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
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Took our 13 ft camper on a rocky road around 2 miles to a site with a beautiful view of the foothills, an excellent fire ring and no one around. Saw and heard alot of coyotes and a few snakes.
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fristachi would stay here again
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“Gorgeous Views of the Organ Mountains. ”
Reviewed 10/18/2019
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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Quiet and absolutely beautiful. Turn off to the road isn’t marked and the road is rough and rocky but we made it. So worth staying and enjoying the views and sunset.
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Lveloz would stay here again
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“Beautiful place for car camping ”
Reviewed 9/12/2019
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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Probably too rocky for tents but a stunning place to camp for the night. Sunset on the mountains is amazing and it’s v close to a trailhead.
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Jemimaskelley would stay here again
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“Breathtaking ”
Reviewed 7/11/2019
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
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My husband and I tent camped here in early May and it was so wonderful. We set up camp while looking at some of the most beautiful views. It was quiet and our Subaru Impreza didn’t have too much trouble getting down the road. The location was great and we were able to get to Las Cruces in about 30 minutes and white sands in 45. It was ... more
My husband and I tent camped here in early May and it was so wonderful. We set up camp while looking at some of the most beautiful views. It was quiet and our Subaru Impreza didn’t have too much trouble getting down the road. The location was great and we were able to get to Las Cruces in about 30 minutes and white sands in 45. It was clean and there was plenty of dry brush to use as kindling. The only tough part was that it’s sandy so our tent didn’t stay staked down when we got some very strong wind one night. I would recommend this site to anyone who is looking for a quiet primitive spot to soak up nature and relax.
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hannahmummey would stay here again
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“Great overnight stay!”
Reviewed 4/15/2019
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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We got in around 6pm after coming from white sands. We were in a Ford Explorer, which didn’t have too many problems going down the road however we heard some trailers struggling to make it through the rocks/ruts. You’re pretty close to a big road and can see the city lights of las cruces, but it was such a convenient stay I didn’t real... more
We got in around 6pm after coming from white sands. We were in a Ford Explorer, which didn’t have too many problems going down the road however we heard some trailers struggling to make it through the rocks/ruts. You’re pretty close to a big road and can see the city lights of las cruces, but it was such a convenient stay I didn’t really mind. The sunset and mountains were beautiful!! You can hear the other campers if they’re not mindful of their noise, so probably isn’t the best place to go if you’re looking for serenity and solitude.
We stayed the night of Saturday 4/13/19, and didn’t have a hard time finding a spot. You could tell that a lot of people know about this campground, so it might be best to get there early if you’re going on a peak day, or have limitations on how rough of roads you can handle.
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“Wanted to stay longer, but it got a bit wild”
Reviewed 3/31/2019
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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I think this is the best option for boondocking around the monument, other places are just big parking lots, but it’s probably best just for an overnight. The road is rough!! We’re in a low clearance van and made it no problem, but had to go very very slowly. There are maybe 5 or 6 spots along the road w/ fire rings and then a wash ... more
I think this is the best option for boondocking around the monument, other places are just big parking lots, but it’s probably best just for an overnight.
The road is rough!! We’re in a low clearance van and made it no problem, but had to go very very slowly. There are maybe 5 or 6 spots along the road w/ fire rings and then a wash that a few people went down that seems to have more spots - our van couldn’t go there. You are still within view of the main highway and any other campers that might be there.
The area isn’t very well maintained and it’s obviously a heavy-use area for locals. Lots of glass/trash and shotgun shells about.
We just got back from an afternoon hike and were about to settle in for another night when a group of about 7 guys pulled in down the road, set up camp and started firing shotguns. Wasn’t ideal or relaxing, so we moved on.
Our first night was lovely though a few people drove past us in the middle of the night. Still, it’s beautiful and perfect for a quick overnight, but wouldn’t plan on an extended stay.
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Al would stay here again
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“Perfect”
Reviewed 2/14/2019
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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My daughter and I stayed the night here in ‘17 on our way from Alabama to San Diego. We travel in a Jeep Unlimited and has no problems, naturally. We passed all the marked sites and kept going until we got to the last fire ring. It’s absolutely beautiful in the morning as the sun comes up, especially when you’re far out from all the RV... more
My daughter and I stayed the night here in ‘17 on our way from Alabama to San Diego. We travel in a Jeep Unlimited and has no problems, naturally. We passed all the marked sites and kept going until we got to the last fire ring. It’s absolutely beautiful in the morning as the sun comes up, especially when you’re far out from all the RV’ers.
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MAS would stay here again
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“Best view of the Organ Mountains! ”
Reviewed 1/31/2019
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| RV Length: | 30' (Travel Trailer) |
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The turn off to this road is not marked. It’s approximately 2-3 miles before the Baylor Pass parking lot if you’re coming from Las Cruces, near a cattle guard. The road is rocky and unkept, higher clearance would be a plus. This area is great for small rigs, vans, and tents. There are a couple sites for larger rigs, but the road may be... more
The turn off to this road is not marked. It’s approximately 2-3 miles before the Baylor Pass parking lot if you’re coming from Las Cruces, near a cattle guard. The road is rocky and unkept, higher clearance would be a plus. This area is great for small rigs, vans, and tents. There are a couple sites for larger rigs, but the road may be difficult. We stayed in the first campsite on the right when you pull in and we have a 30ft camper. There is a washout in the road just passed the first campsite that we werent comfortable taking our rig over. We suggest parking and walking to scope out the road and your site. Stayed 3 nights with no issues. All sites have fire rings and are well defined. There is some road noise, more so during the weekend when people are off work and out hiking. It gets very quiet in the evenings. Great access to hiking trails on the Organ Mountains and to Las Cruces. Less than an hour to White Sands National Monument. Would stay again!
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Mrs. Brent would stay here again
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“Very Rough Primitive Camping in Organ Mountains”
Reviewed 2/20/2017
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| Days stayed: | 0 |
| RV Length: | 32' |
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We tried to stay here but found the road to be too rough. This road loops off of the main Baylor Canyon Rd, and is nearly impassible at the northern junction due to some washing out of the gravel. The southern junction is more manageable and we saw some small campers and trucks camping back there. Ultimately, we went to the Sierra V... more
We tried to stay here but found the road to be too rough. This road loops off of the main Baylor Canyon Rd, and is nearly impassible at the northern junction due to some washing out of the gravel. The southern junction is more manageable and we saw some small campers and trucks camping back there. Ultimately, we went to the Sierra Vista Campground a couple miles away that was much more accessible for larger RV's.
There is also some camping available at the Baylor Canyon Pass Trailhead, about 3 miles north of this location. We saw a few people camped there when we did the hike.
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