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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Last reported 4/8/2024
“Closed due to pollution”
Reviewed 4/7/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 0 |
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Stayed here in 2018, and it was a beautiful if smelly experience. The lake is treated sewage and was shut down in the summer of 2020 due to pollution and high levels of toxic contaminants. The state of New Mexico is suing the Air Force to try to get them to clean up this lake along with a few others near other bases. You can Google it ... more
Stayed here in 2018, and it was a beautiful if smelly experience. The lake is treated sewage and was shut down in the summer of 2020 due to pollution and high levels of toxic contaminants. The state of New Mexico is suing the Air Force to try to get them to clean up this lake along with a few others near other bases. You can Google it if you want to read more, but expect this spot to be closed for years until the situation gets sorted out.
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“Closed indefinitely ”
Reviewed 1/24/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 0 |
| RV Length: | 34' (Toy Hauler Fifth Wheel) |
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I called NM Land Office and spoke to Bill that works w BLM land. He said this location is closed indefinitely.
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“Gate Closed”
Reviewed 1/3/2021
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| Days stayed: | 0 |
| Site Number: | NA |
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Gate closed, but looks like a good camping area if it were open. Less than 5 minutes from White Sands National Park.
mrthomasjackson would stay here again
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“Closed”
Reviewed 9/9/2020
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 0 |
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Gate is locked and unable to get in
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Reviewed 8/12/2020
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Tried to stop here today and was gated off.
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“Quiet ”
Reviewed 7/25/2020
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
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Good location to the White Sands National Monument less than 10 mins to the park and about 15 mins back into town. I was there by myself both nights with no disturbances. You are far enough off the road so it’s quiet enough. Despite the “lake” smelling it’s quiet pretty during sunrise/set. Be aware there is an Air Force base ne... more
Good location to the White Sands National Monument less than 10 mins to the park and about 15 mins back into town. I was there by myself both nights with no disturbances.
You are far enough off the road so it’s quiet enough. Despite the “lake” smelling it’s quiet pretty during sunrise/set.
Be aware there is an Air Force base near by that does test bombs. One went off while I was sitting there and scared me. Also every night (it seems) around 9 they play some anthem.
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AT&T 4G
Eric would stay here again
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“Only a little smelly”
Reviewed 7/8/2020
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| RV Length: | 38' (Fifth Wheel) |
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This was a really nice spot! The lake looks really nice! When we were there the place was completely empty! A van drove by in the morning, but other than that, no one was there. We read complaints about the smell, but it really wasn't that bad. At night we didn't smell it at all and we slept with our windows open. The only time we smel... more
This was a really nice spot! The lake looks really nice! When we were there the place was completely empty! A van drove by in the morning, but other than that, no one was there. We read complaints about the smell, but it really wasn't that bad. At night we didn't smell it at all and we slept with our windows open. The only time we smelled it was when it got hot in the daytime, but it still wasn't all that bad. We even ate lunch outside with the smell.
We were coming from the west, but instead of making a left turn, Google Maps instructed us to do a U-turn. We couldn't see the entrance so we followed the directions. Bad idea. The gate and turn right after the gate made is really tight coming from the east. Our 38' fifth wheel only barely made it in and after a couple of tries. I highly recommend coming from west and making a left-hand turn into the entrance. Stick to the left side of the gate because you have to turn right as soon as you're through the gate.
Michael Cox would stay here again
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“Technically Toxic......but Nice!”
Reviewed 3/27/2020
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 7 |
| Site Number: | n/a |
| RV Length: | 25' (Travel Trailer) |
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A quick google search will bring articles that say PFAs here are 84 times the EPA advisory level. You're not supposed to have any contact with the water or the foam from it. It also has a mild fishy odor that can be off-putting, along with the occasional (2-3 times a week) extremely loud explosion from the nearby range. But it's right ... more
A quick google search will bring articles that say PFAs here are 84 times the EPA advisory level. You're not supposed to have any contact with the water or the foam from it. It also has a mild fishy odor that can be off-putting, along with the occasional (2-3 times a week) extremely loud explosion from the nearby range. But it's right off the highway, and the gravel road in is in good shape. Most of the area is gated with restrictions, there's about 6 actual spots for RVs on the water and probably another 6-8 spots on the bumpy uneven dirt paths between the water and the gravel road. Sunsets and views are nice with a lot of birds around. Reminiscent of the Salton Sea, although its interesting and has good cell service, I'm not sure I would return now that I know the health risks.
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Verizon 4G
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“Close to White Sands National Park”
Reviewed 3/14/2020
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 5 |
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Stinks when the wind blows from the south towards all the campgrounds. Just wait till wind dies down it does in the evening and picks up next day around noon. About 10 minute drive to White Sands National Park, there is some hiking around, and not too noisy if you get far back enough. If you hear the jets take off and land (which is ra... more
Stinks when the wind blows from the south towards all the campgrounds. Just wait till wind dies down it does in the evening and picks up next day around noon. About 10 minute drive to White Sands National Park, there is some hiking around, and not too noisy if you get far back enough. If you hear the jets take off and land (which is rare) just remember, that's the sound of freedom, enjoy it.
If you have long rig such as 30' or longer you want to enter coming from the south not the north from Alamogordo cause it's a hair pin turn.
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Weldman would stay here again
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“Beautiful sunsets ”
Reviewed 3/13/2020
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
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Staying here is pleasant. Not many people here as it just reopened. Some road noise as it’s not far from the main highway and the lake REALLY stinks. It’s lovely u til you take a breath. If you have a very good sense of smell than don’t go outside when the breeze blows off the “lake”.
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DarkMage7790 would stay here again
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