Sierra Vista Dispersed Camping
Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument
Write a Review Dripping Springs Rd. Las Cruces, NM 88001 575-525-4300 575-522-1219 Official WebsiteGPS: 32.3232, -106.6304
Overview of Sierra Vista Dispersed Camping
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Last Price Paid: $0
Reported by sharprah on 3/7/2024
Longest RV Reported: 42 feet (Fifth Wheel)
Reported by tipsymarlintravels on 1/23/2019
Number of Sites 6
Pad Type gravel
Elevation 4,888 ft / 1,489 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Sierra Vista Dispersed Camping 76 people have reviewed this location.
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“Easy, free primitive campground-style camping”
Reviewed 2/27/2019
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| Days stayed: | 0 |
| RV Length: | 27' |
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This area has been developed into probably a dozen designated camping sites with post-and-cable fencing blocking off other areas. It's a nice road, well-graded, with easy access, but not the more dispersed-style camping that is described in many earlier reviews. Though we didn't plan to stay in the campground proper, we were hoping to ... more
This area has been developed into probably a dozen designated camping sites with post-and-cable fencing blocking off other areas. It's a nice road, well-graded, with easy access, but not the more dispersed-style camping that is described in many earlier reviews. Though we didn't plan to stay in the campground proper, we were hoping to drive further down the dirt road (visible from the main road) that extends beyond the campground. That road is now fenced off an inaccessible. Only the the designated campsites are now accessible. FWIW, when we drove through in late February, all sites aside for one were already occupied, and multiple vans were crowded together at the end of the road where it's fenced off.
This isn't our style of camping — we much prefer "true" dispersed. But it's free, easy to access, level, and well-maintained if that's what you're looking for — if you can nab a space.
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Verizon 4G
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Beautiful views and quiet nights.”
Reviewed 1/23/2019
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| RV Length: | 42' (Fifth Wheel) |
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As previous reviews have said, the camping area is easily accessed directly off a paved highway. The road into the main camping area has been graded and recently covered in fresh gravel. The roadway is wide enough for big rigs (ours is 65 feet when hitched up) and there is a large area to turn around at the trailhead, as long as there ... more
As previous reviews have said, the camping area is easily accessed directly off a paved highway. The road into the main camping area has been graded and recently covered in fresh gravel. The roadway is wide enough for big rigs (ours is 65 feet when hitched up) and there is a large area to turn around at the trailhead, as long as there aren't too many other people camping there. It's a good idea to walk the area on foot first - we had to help a couple of people who got down to the bottom and had a hard time getting turned back around.
The easy access campsites are fairly close together and there aren't many of them. According to some campers we talked to, this area has become really popular and they said it is far more crowded than when they camped here last year. If you have a 4x4, short wheelbase vehicle, you can get another mile to mile and a half past the main camping area, and there are some beautiful, secluded spots back there.
Cell phone signal is stronger by the highway, and weakens as you get down toward the trailhead. We were camped right at the trailhead, and consistently had one to two bars of Verizon without a signal booster.
The area is very quiet at night, but there is some traffic during the day from locals who come in to hike and mountain bike. Due to the proximity of other campers, this area wasn't as secluded as we normally like. For that reason alone, this one doesn't make our list of top camping spots. Luckily our neighbors were wonderful and we enjoyed them very much. The views are fantastic and access to town is very easy.
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Verizon 4G
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“Beautiful isolated desert camping not far from the city. ”
Reviewed 12/28/2018
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
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We are so grateful to have stumbled across this gem. The access road is well marked with a sign (you can’t miss it) and there are a few camping spots along the road that fit mid sized rigs. Past a certain point, the road becomes accessible only to 4 wheel drive vehicles. We camped on the last spot before the road narrowed, offering ... more
We are so grateful to have stumbled across this gem. The access road is well marked with a sign (you can’t miss it) and there are a few camping spots along the road that fit mid sized rigs. Past a certain point, the road becomes accessible only to 4 wheel drive vehicles.
We camped on the last spot before the road narrowed, offering beautiful views of the mountains and the valley.
Solar is great. No water or trash receptacle so fill up before you arrive.
We weren’t able to boost our signal to a workable speed, so we visited Las Cruces nearby and found a few great coffee shops. It was nice to camp in what felt like a remote wilderness, but what was actually only 10 minutes from town.
We heard a pack of coyotes howling at night, and saw two by our camper during the day.
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Elemental Healing would stay here again
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“Great views, recently upgraded”
Reviewed 11/25/2018
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
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As the last couple of reviewers have mentioned, they’ve added in post and cable fencing along the roadway with a few designated camp spots, so a lot of the older pictures aren’t really relevant any more. Fresh gravel makes the drive in super easy. The sites are relatively close together (all are within about a half mile stretch), but w... more
As the last couple of reviewers have mentioned, they’ve added in post and cable fencing along the roadway with a few designated camp spots, so a lot of the older pictures aren’t really relevant any more. Fresh gravel makes the drive in super easy. The sites are relatively close together (all are within about a half mile stretch), but we still enjoyed our stay. Views were outstanding, especially at sunset. Super clean. If you don’t have a trailer and have decent clearance, you can continue farther down the road to some true disbursed camping.
FREE WATER available at the La Cueva Picnic Area about 2 miles up the road.
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Sarah Golden would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
Reviewed 11/2/2018
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | N/a |
| RV Length: | 40' |
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360 View of the Organ Mts! Just beautiful sunrise to sunset! New gravel makes dry camping so easy! Thanks to John G’s review we came here! Be sure to hike to dripping springs via the BLM office if you visit. Come before sunset to easily find your spot.
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T-Mobile 4G
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“Perfect dry camping experience”
Reviewed 10/23/2018
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 5 |
| RV Length: | 24' |
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Magnificent views of Organ Mountains and valley of Las Cruces. Freshly graveled roads. 3 turnout sites and one large site at end of road. Very Quiet. 10 minutes to Las Cruces. Cable fence to keep cattle out, only saw 4 cattle in 5 days, and not very close. Would be happy to return here again and again. Met 2 BLM staff and they were ver... more
Magnificent views of Organ Mountains and valley of Las Cruces. Freshly graveled roads. 3 turnout sites and one large site at end of road. Very Quiet. 10 minutes to Las Cruces. Cable fence to keep cattle out, only saw 4 cattle in 5 days, and not very close. Would be happy to return here again and again. Met 2 BLM staff and they were very helpful and professional. BLM office is nearby and they come to check on things daily. Very good feeling.
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John G. would stay here again
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“Quiet with a view”
Reviewed 10/13/2018
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| RV Length: | 25' (Truck Camper) |
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Drove down past all the easy gravel pullouts to a more remote spot. Recommend high clearance vehicle if doing the same as it is very uneven, Rocky and eroded. There are a few more pit areas and we picked one at GPS 32.3183679, -106.6232904. Spot was great for views. Some hypodermic needles found neaby but no other trash. It was ... more
Drove down past all the easy gravel pullouts to a more remote spot. Recommend high clearance vehicle if doing the same as it is very uneven, Rocky and eroded. There are a few more pit areas and we picked one at GPS 32.3183679, -106.6232904.
Spot was great for views.
Some hypodermic needles found neaby but no other trash.
It was pretty breezy and I imagine you'd want to watch for high wind or rain coming through.
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Cheryl would stay here again
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“Very nice”
Reviewed 10/7/2018
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
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This is a very nice, clean, and picturesque site. Fairly quiet, but there is a road nearby (dripping springs road) and some other traffic on the campsite road. Overall a great spot with nice mountain views.
Sean would stay here again
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“One of our favourite spots ever!”
Reviewed 8/8/2018
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 5 |
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We stayed here in early February, and it was pretty busy. We ended up staying in the parking area, but it still felt relatively private. We were planning to wait for another spot to open up, but the service was good and there was a fire pit, so we decided to stay. It was easy to access (paved road most of the way there) and had beaut... more
We stayed here in early February, and it was pretty busy. We ended up staying in the parking area, but it still felt relatively private. We were planning to wait for another spot to open up, but the service was good and there was a fire pit, so we decided to stay.
It was easy to access (paved road most of the way there) and had beautiful views of the mountain right out our door.
It's very close to Las Cruces and has so many fantastic hikes (including the trailhead it's on), and lots of wildlife in the area.
Definitely coming back next year!
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Kelsey would stay here again
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“Summer storms -> High Winds”
Reviewed 7/9/2018
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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| RV Length: | 26' |
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This was quintessential New Mexico boondocking. It was easy to find, easy to access, open and free and absolutely beautiful with the desert in one direction and the Organ Mountains in the other. Very close to Las Cruces, but you can't see town from the campground. It was near perfect, until about 1am in the morning when a storm came... more
This was quintessential New Mexico boondocking. It was easy to find, easy to access, open and free and absolutely beautiful with the desert in one direction and the Organ Mountains in the other. Very close to Las Cruces, but you can't see town from the campground. It was near perfect, until about 1am in the morning when a storm came up and it sounded like the trailer was being blown apart. If you are at all familiar with the wind directions or can tell, be sure to park your rig into the wind. The wind was hitting us from the side and it was so strong and severe that we suffered body damage to the trailer. There was a ranger who came by to check on us in the evening, and lots of locals using the nearby areas for hiking or desert views or whatever but they cleared out at dark. Great place if you can predict (or have access to check) the weather. The sites are about half a mile off pavement but the gravel is not too rough.
SCM would stay here again
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