This free dispersed camping area provides drive-in access via Forest Road 150, with sites scattered along the Cattlemen Trail trailhead. Campers can set up in unmarked but obvious spots throughout the area, with some sites requiring navigation across a creek bed for additional privacy. The location sits within lower desert terrain, featuring scrub brush and low trees rather than tall pines.
Multiple visitors report good cell service, with AT&T and Verizon both providing reliable coverage for streaming and communication. The area accommodates big rigs on the main access roads, though some secluded spots require higher clearance vehicles to navigate rougher back roads. Cattle occasionally roam through the camping area as part of active grazing operations.
Silas T. noted the mix of "plenty of shade and also sun for solar recharge" at sites near the trailhead. Campers report occasional road noise from nearby routes, and previous visitors sometimes leave debris that requires cleanup. The area offers multiple hiking trails and washes for exploration, with quartz rock formations scattered throughout the landscape.
For those planning longer stays in the region, campgrounds around Silver City provide additional options. This spot works well for self-sufficient campers seeking free camping with decent cell coverage and trail access.
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Location
Dispersed CampingCattlemen Trail - Dispersed Camping is located in New Mexico
Coordinates
32.54944707 N
108.42699836 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 33 usersLast on 4/3/26
VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 26 usersLast on 4/3/26- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 3/21/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 33 usersLast on 4/3/26
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 26 usersLast on 4/3/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 3/21/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
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Drive Time
- 1 hr 59 min from Las Cruces, NM
- 2 hrs 22 min from Sierra Vista, AZ
- 2 hrs 24 min from Tucson, AZ
- 2 hrs 41 min from El Paso, TX
