Lake Holloman Dispersed Camping
BLM
Write a Review US-70 Holloman Air Force Base, NM 88330 575-525-4300 Official WebsiteGPS: 32.8078, -106.1224
Overview of Lake Holloman Dispersed Camping
Accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt roads. Learn more: Boondocking 101.
Last Price Paid: $0
Reported by Alex on 7/20/2024
Longest RV Reported: 43 feet (Class A)
Reported by JonesN2Travel on 4/26/2018
Pad Type dirt
Elevation 4,002 ft / 1,219 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes
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Q&A - Ask the Community about Lake Holloman Dispersed Camping
To ask questions of the owner or manager please contact the campground directly. 575-525-4300
Stephanie asked on 11/14/2021
Brand new to boondocking and wondering if you have to be military to stay here? Any help would be appreciated.
camper-888731 asked on 12/12/2023
can i stay here with a tent? I only see people with RVs
Melhar asked on 11/11/2022
Where y’all take trash after camping here? I don’t need to dump bc dry flush toilet but seem to struggle sometimes to...
big al asked on 4/21/2022
Is it usually crowded? It’s close to White Sands so I assume a lot of people will want to stay there. What are the ch...
camper-629548 asked on 3/16/2022
Is it packed sand? How likely is one to get stuck in the sand?
Sandy asked on 11/4/2021
Guys and Girls: Is this actually open? It seems like confusion around this. I am asking in November 2021.
Feedback w...
CaliSmock asked on 1/2/2021
Is the gate closed on an annual basis during the winter? If so, what months? Is it possibly closed for migrating bi...
Meghan asked on 10/6/2020
Can we park our 5th wheel here and then leave it while we go visit White Sands?
Reviews of Lake Holloman Dispersed Camping 127 people have reviewed this location.
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“Nice location for White Sands”
Reviewed 3/12/2020
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
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It was open as of March 11, 2020. The entrance off of the highway is tight and pretty bumpy, but the rest of the road is decent. It winds down about the length of the lake, with lots of room for sites. We were alone one night and had one neighbor the second night. I only noticed the lake smelling occasionally, but judging by all the... more
It was open as of March 11, 2020. The entrance off of the highway is tight and pretty bumpy, but the rest of the road is decent. It winds down about the length of the lake, with lots of room for sites. We were alone one night and had one neighbor the second night.
I only noticed the lake smelling occasionally, but judging by all the warning signs and a couple articles I read about the lake, it must be pretty nasty.
Great location if you’re visiting White Sands, and Alamogordo it’s just up the road with lots of resources.
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AT&T 4G
Ric would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Might be open”
Reviewed 2/23/2020
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 0 |
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Everyone said this was closed but when I came by the gate was open so I went in. The area has plenty of signs warning about not getting near the water. The drive in was easy and there was plenty of room to camp.
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“STILL CLOSED”
Reviewed 1/3/2020
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“CLOSED”
Reviewed 10/24/2019
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 0 |
| Site Number: | NA |
| RV Length: | 39' (Class A) |
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Been here before 2018 and trying to camp here again.
Sign said closed, gate was locked.
At White Sands visitor center they said might be due to pollution.
Walmart Alamogordo might be your best option.
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Reviewed 10/4/2019
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NO camping gate closed and locked!!!
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Reviewed 5/29/2019
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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Super easy to get to and plenty of open space, read a lot about the lake having a weird smell and say the signs forbidding swimming so I looked into it though and I would stress that if you have pets or children to keep them away from the water at all times as it is heavily contaminated with hazardous chemicals.
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“Not suitable for big rigs!!”
Reviewed 5/22/2019
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 0 |
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We tried to pull in to this location and planned to stay a few days. To get on property you must pull through an access gate. It is very tight and has an immediate curve to the right which made it impossible for us to make it through. We had to back up into the highway to be able to leave....nerve-wrecking!! We have a 38’ 5th wheel. If... more
We tried to pull in to this location and planned to stay a few days. To get on property you must pull through an access gate. It is very tight and has an immediate curve to the right which made it impossible for us to make it through. We had to back up into the highway to be able to leave....nerve-wrecking!! We have a 38’ 5th wheel. If you are a big rig, please don’t try it!
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“Beautiful but Windy”
Reviewed 5/20/2019
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
| Site Number: | N/A |
| RV Length: | 21' (Truck Camper) |
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We stayed here back in April. The site is easy to access and a great spot to make as a home base for exploring White Sands National Monument or just enjoying the serenity of this lake and bird haven. The only downside to staying here for us was the minor road noise and the extreme winds and subsequent dust.
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Verizon 4G
T-Mobile 4G
NomadicMoments.com would stay here again
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“Concurrent Jurisdiction”
Reviewed 5/10/2019
| RV Length: | 36' (Class A) |
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I have not camped here, but I have some information that may be of use to Campendium readers. While Campendium shows the Lake Holloman Recreation Area as BLM land (in part because the area is indicated so on BLM maps), you’ll see a sign at the entrance gate off of US-70 saying, “No off road use of any vehicle by order of the installat... more
I have not camped here, but I have some information that may be of use to Campendium readers. While Campendium shows the Lake Holloman Recreation Area as BLM land (in part because the area is indicated so on BLM maps), you’ll see a sign at the entrance gate off of US-70 saying, “No off road use of any vehicle by order of the installation commander”, of course referring to the commander of Holloman AFB. According to the Holloman AFB security office, the area is located within Holloman Air Force Base where "concurrent jurisdiction" applies, meaning that the Holloman security forces, county sheriff, and BLM rangers jointly patrol and have jurisdiction over the area. So, if you need law enforcement help, you can call any of the three agencies. Alternatively, if you or yours misbehaves, you can be busted by any of the three. Just sayin...
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“Wonderful Access to White Sands”
Reviewed 5/10/2019
| Nightly rate: | $1 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | n/a |
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I would say the reviewer below me said it quite perfectly. The gate was tight, but completely manageable. There are some large dips in the road in a few areas, just be mindful. They are easy to avoid as long as you are paying attention. Plenty of room to turn around. In the second week of May, I didn't smell anything unless stan... more
I would say the reviewer below me said it quite perfectly.
The gate was tight, but completely manageable. There are some large dips in the road in a few areas, just be mindful. They are easy to avoid as long as you are paying attention. Plenty of room to turn around.
In the second week of May, I didn't smell anything unless standing very near to the lake. You wouldn't want to get too close anyway. I believe it is extremely contaminated (just don't get in it or drink it and you'll be fine).
The access to White Sands National Monument was the reason why we stopped. It did not disappoint. No one else here and it is in a very beautiful location.
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AT&T 4G
Verizon 4G
MStoddard1 would stay here again
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