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Baylor Pass West Trailhead Dispersed

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Baylor Pass West Trailhead Dispersed is located in New Mexico

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32.3913 N
106.614 W

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  • Verizon
    Good
  • AT&T
    Good
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9 Reviews

Deb M.
Reviewed Feb. 27, 2023

Small but quiet

It’s a parking area for hiking with a few places for RV’s to park for a night. There is a sign asking campers to not block the entrance and parking spots for hikers. Views of Las Cruces and the surrounding mountains is amazing. Very quiet and dark all night.

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Month of VisitMarch
  • Review photo of Baylor Pass West Trailhead Dispersed by Deb M., February 27, 2023
  • Review photo of Baylor Pass West Trailhead Dispersed by Deb M., February 27, 2023
  • Review photo of Baylor Pass West Trailhead Dispersed by Deb M., February 27, 2023
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Reviewed Jan. 4, 2023

Easy spot for access to the trails

This is a Trailhead parking lot. Not the best spot to camp for the night, but if you are getting up early to hike, it's worth it. There is an area to the side of the main lot that people coming to hike don't typically park in. The area is big enough for an RV or Trailer.

No services, pack in pack out, Verizon service was working well.

I stayed because I was getting up early to hike, so it was very convenient. Not a ton of noise, except the occasional car driving by the road or someone getting in and out of their vehicle.

Month of VisitFebruary
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  • Review photo of Baylor Pass West Trailhead Dispersed by Noah E., January 4, 2023
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Reviewed Dec. 4, 2022

Beautiful views

This site is at a beautiful location, I think it would be better if you had a camper or RV than a tent but we still camped on some flat sand right off the parking lot. There’s not facilities and it is hard to find a place to go to the bathroom, but if you’re used to ruffing it and don’t have 4 wheel drive this is the place for you, we are in a 2001 Camry with a jacked suspension and were completely fine. As other people mentioned it does get very windy at times.

Month of VisitJanuary
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  • Review photo of Baylor Pass West Trailhead Dispersed by Shelby L., December 4, 2022
AThe Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Jul. 18, 2022

Nice views but crowded

We stopped here on our way from las cruces to white sands. It’s very popular pullout spot for good reason- awesome views of the Organ Mountains! We pulled in late and easily found a spot, but cars here really are parked side by side. It’s a good spot for a nights rest.

Month of VisitJanuary
  • Review photo of Baylor Pass West Trailhead Dispersed by Alyssa L., July 18, 2022
Jeanie P.
Reviewed May. 21, 2021

Stopped here and kept going, you can do better

I don't know how to add a campground so I'll just review from here. This spot would be fine for a night if you get in late or plan to do the hike at the TH then camp. But you're literally camping in a parking lot. If you keep going down the road a bit farther, turn left onto a BLM dirt road (this camping area is listed on iOverlander app). There are a handful of dispersed sites just off the road. More private and space than the TH parking and close access to a TH that takes you up the Organ Needle. 2wd OK for access to most sites

Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Baylor Pass West Trailhead Dispersed by Jeanie P., May 21, 2021
  • Review photo of Baylor Pass West Trailhead Dispersed by Jeanie P., May 21, 2021
  • Review photo of Baylor Pass West Trailhead Dispersed by Jeanie P., May 21, 2021
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Reviewed May. 15, 2021

Good for a night

Good hiking trail but small parking lot. We were the only big rig but there 4 vans and a couple of cars overnight. No trash or water here

Month of VisitJune
Mark F.
Reviewed Feb. 22, 2021

Great Spot Near White Sands

You can car camp in the lot or hike out and tent camp. Beautiful view and generally quiet, albeit windy. Very easy to access from the road with my 2WD car.

Jeff K.
Reviewed Feb. 14, 2021

Things to note

  1. Yes, you can camp in the parking lot of the trailhead or around it if using a tent. There is a sign asking you not to block the day use parking spaces.

  2. When you click "get directions" here on The Dyrt and use Google Maps, you will be taken to a different free/dispersed camping area a another mile or so down the road (I camped here) first come/first served. It is made up of pullouts along a rocky two track that roughly parallels the road

  3. In reference to the above statement. Tent campers can use either area, the only stipulation is no vehicles or generators on the other side of the fence.

  4. In reference to #2. If you are a large RV or 5th wheel, you probably won't fit and the rest of us will have a grand time watching you get out after you discover this fact for yourself. If you're lucky you'll get the single pull-through(ish) spot that is next to the cattle gaurd.

  5. All of the above being said. This was a great place to establish a base camp for a few days while exploring the western parts of the Organ Mountains. The pullouts vary in size, from car and tent to pickup cab style RV. Most of the spaces were occupied by #vanlife types and my bright yellow teardrop stood out. Neighbors are close enough to wave at but not intrude.

  • Review photo of Baylor Pass West Trailhead Dispersed by Jeff K., February 14, 2021
  • Review photo of Baylor Pass West Trailhead Dispersed by Jeff K., February 14, 2021
  • Review photo of Baylor Pass West Trailhead Dispersed by Jeff K., February 14, 2021
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Laura M.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Nov. 21, 2020

Camp in a Parking Lot=FREE

First off this is a parking lot but you are able to camp here for free. There were trailers, RVs and even car camping in this BLM area. There are other spots along the way such as Sierra Vista Trailhead and Baylor Canyon Road as well as multiple pullouts along the Dripping Springs Road.

You're basically at the foot of the Organ Mountains and the view is awesome, even the city lights in the distance were nice. 

There are no amenities here. Cell reception good with AT&T and Verizon.

Nice place to stay if you plan on hiking the Organ Mountains or heading the next 40 miles to White Sands National Monument.

Month of VisitDecember
  • Review photo of Baylor Pass West Trailhead Dispersed by Laura M., November 21, 2020
  • Review photo of Baylor Pass West Trailhead Dispersed by Laura M., November 21, 2020
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