Lake 13 Dispersed Camping
Maxwell National Wildlife Refuge
Write a Review CR A-2 Maxwell, NM 87728 575-375-2331 Official WebsiteGPS: 36.582, -104.5898
Overview of Lake 13 Dispersed Camping
Accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt roads. Learn more: Boondocking 101.
Last Price Paid: $0
Reported by camper-660976 on 7/6/2024
Longest RV Reported: 40 feet (Class A)
Reported by OurEndeavor on 9/22/2023
Pad Type grass
Elevation 6,036 ft / 1,839 m
Max Stay 5
Tent Camping Yes
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Rocky57camper asked on 10/23/2023
Is Lake 13 open in November for camping? Looks beautiful! Thanks
Reviews of Lake 13 Dispersed Camping 50 people have reviewed this location.
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Last reported 5/11/2024
“Fantastic area!”
Reviewed 7/24/2023
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| RV Length: | 31' (Travel Trailer) |
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I agree with just about every other 5 star reviewer here that this place is a gem! Only two of us were here in mid-July and it was our overnight stop between Los Alamos and Capulin Volcano. The dirt road in is in great condition and the lake was full for our visit. There were only two of us camping at the site but we did see about 4 or... more
I agree with just about every other 5 star reviewer here that this place is a gem! Only two of us were here in mid-July and it was our overnight stop between Los Alamos and Capulin Volcano. The dirt road in is in great condition and the lake was full for our visit. There were only two of us camping at the site but we did see about 4 or 5 day users coming and going, although no one came through after the sun had set. There were billions of tiny grasshoppers around and they weren't bothering us at all, and we weren't bothered my mosquitos or flies this time of year. We watched geese fly in and tons of birds having a great time at the lake, but we didn't think to look for other wildlife away from the lake because there was so much going on in the water! At night you could hear the frogs and other nocturnal creatures doing their thing and it was very soothing. We got a brief thunderstorm and some rain overnight which just added to the experience and we were glad to have found this place for a quick overnight stay. Also, we had full cell reception with T-Mobile! Highly recommended!
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nVeeGreen would stay here again
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“Yes I Do”
Reviewed 7/18/2023
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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Yes I agree with all the 5-star ratings. Animals, birds, a lake - what more could you want!
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“Not a good choice for dogs”
Reviewed 6/17/2023
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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The road was in great condition. No ruts, wash boarding or pot holes. When you arrive there are 2 toilets and a bear trash can with a separate side for aluminum. The camping area is a looped road and you can park in the middle of the loop or to the left on the lake side. I would highly recommend the inner loop due to the fact that ther... more
The road was in great condition. No ruts, wash boarding or pot holes. When you arrive there are 2 toilets and a bear trash can with a separate side for aluminum. The camping area is a looped road and you can park in the middle of the loop or to the left on the lake side. I would highly recommend the inner loop due to the fact that there are many hidden cacti in the grass on the left side. There are still a few in the inner loop, but not as many. I was really disappointed by this because I have 2 dogs and cant risk having them step in cacti that I can barely see myself. I have a portable fence and had trouble finding a spot that didn't have any cacti to set up a safe space for them.
Otherwise it's a super nice spot, big enough for probably 10 campers to fit and has a nice view of the lake. The sites are relatively level and I only needed to throw down one layer of leveling blocks and call it a day. I was hoping to take my dogs to the water but its not very close and I did not trust the hidden cacti in the grass.
The cell service was also very spotty with AT&T and Verizon. I also have a Homefi device that picks up all cell towers and it was unable to improve the speeds. Could hold a phone call and slowly download web pages but video calls were not possible. Therefore this would not be a good cite to work from and I'm glad I was here on my day off.
I won't be back due to the cacti and lack of cell service for remote work. But for someone looking for a nice easy spot to stop not far from the highway, this would be a good fit. Even getting here after dark wouldn't be an issue as long as you use a flashlight to make sure you don't step on a small cactus hiding under the grass!
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“Nice lakeview boondocking”
Reviewed 6/17/2023
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
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| RV Length: | 37' (Fifth Wheel) |
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We camped here 2 nights in a 37 foot fifthwheel. Campground has 3 camp spots with picnic tables. There is open field camping on the east side of the road. Has pit toilets that are pretty clean and trash cans. We camped in the open field and had a nice view of the lake and waterfowl. Listened to frogs at night and song birds during... more
We camped here 2 nights in a 37 foot fifthwheel. Campground has 3 camp spots with picnic tables. There is open field camping on the east side of the road. Has pit toilets that are pretty clean and trash cans. We camped in the open field and had a nice view of the lake and waterfowl. Listened to frogs at night and song birds during the day. Campground can accommodate maybe 10 campers. There were 6-8 campers the nights we stayed. Gravel roads are well maintained with some wash boarding. Afternoons can get very windy, but wind dies down at night. We enjoyed the peace a quiet.
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kmd would stay here again
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“Beautiful Setting ”
Reviewed 3/30/2023
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
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We were a tad skeptic as we are considered a ‘Big Rig’ with 65 feet but this was a very good location and the access was very easy to do. Yes 2 1/2 miles of dirt road but it was in good shape with just a bit of washboard. When we arrived there were two other campers but still plenty of room for us. Within two hours 3 more arrived. It i... more
We were a tad skeptic as we are considered a ‘Big Rig’ with 65 feet but this was a very good location and the access was very easy to do. Yes 2 1/2 miles of dirt road but it was in good shape with just a bit of washboard. When we arrived there were two other campers but still plenty of room for us. Within two hours 3 more arrived. It is beautiful and peaceful out here and we are glad we stopped for two nights on our travels heading north.
ILoveLucy would stay here again
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“Beautiful!!”
Reviewed 3/13/2023
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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Beautiful overnight stay after a day of traveling. Stayed on a Friday night and only one other person there. Easy roads to navigate and dirt roads were well maintained. Very few washboards. Beautiful wildlife on the way in so be careful at dusk.
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Sean would stay here again
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“Beautiful And Peaceful ”
Reviewed 1/22/2023
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| RV Length: | 27' (Travel Trailer) |
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The road in was nice, not too far off the highway. We stopped January 12th and arrived right as the sun was setting. There was one other camper there, never saw or heard anyone. We love boondocking and it was a perfect overnight stop. Nice to have a garbage can. Clean and quiet.
Cyboron’s would stay here again
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“Quiet, Peaceful, Friendly Neighbors”
Reviewed 10/24/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
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The wind in New Mexico was awful and I was desperate to find a place to stop and camp when I stumbled across this. This place is a gem. Came here in late October and it’s cold but the peace is worth it. There’s about 5 other rigs here right now but everyone is quiet and respectful. Plus there’s enough service for me to hotspot and work... more
The wind in New Mexico was awful and I was desperate to find a place to stop and camp when I stumbled across this. This place is a gem. Came here in late October and it’s cold but the peace is worth it. There’s about 5 other rigs here right now but everyone is quiet and respectful. Plus there’s enough service for me to hotspot and work. Great walking for the pups. Plus vault toilets but no dump or water. Bring plenty of water! I came unprepared and am having to leave early.
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camper-755699 would stay here again
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“Peaceful Tranquility”
Reviewed 10/8/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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The road in is gravel for the last 2.5 miles, but was in good shape as of this posting. A bit soft on the side after a rain, but easily navigable even when encountering oncoming traffic. There were seven campers there the night we stayed, and room for all of us. The two pit privies were relatively clean and stocked with TP. There wer... more
The road in is gravel for the last 2.5 miles, but was in good shape as of this posting. A bit soft on the side after a rain, but easily navigable even when encountering oncoming traffic. There were seven campers there the night we stayed, and room for all of us.
The two pit privies were relatively clean and stocked with TP. There were multiple trash bins dispersed around the camping area and even a can recycle bin by the privies. The ground was stable despite a hard rain the previous day.
We were welcomed by songs of the various birds enjoying the little bit of lake that remained. I would not recommend coming here thinking you were going to enjoy paddling the waters, although it could be done, but it’s a great spot for peace and quiet, walking, or birdwatching. If you have pets, you may want to avoid the little loop under the two trees. There were a lot of goathead burrs in that area. Walked through once and picked five from our poor boys paws. Other than that, it was a fantastic spot and we plan to be back.
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HardAleeAdventures would stay here again
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“Nice spot for a night.”
Reviewed 6/13/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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Stayed: 5/20/2022 Cost: FREE Site: N/A Vehicle: Buick Verano Equipment: Tent AT&T and T-Mobile: Good service We had an extremely windy night that almost had us take the tent down and car it. If it wasn’t for that, this place was great. It’s a wide open area with trash cans and pit toilets. Nice little spot to setup for a night!... more
Stayed: 5/20/2022
Cost: FREE
Site: N/A
Vehicle: Buick Verano
Equipment: Tent
AT&T and T-Mobile: Good service
We had an extremely windy night that almost had us take the tent down and car it. If it wasn’t for that, this place was great. It’s a wide open area with trash cans and pit toilets. Nice little spot to setup for a night!
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Amenities
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- dry camping
Recreation
- fishing
- water access
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- picnic table
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- restrooms: vault
- trash
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