Coyote Ranger District
Learn about camping and boondocking in Coyote Ranger District, Santa Fe National Forest
Rio Puerco Campground, Coyote, NM
This is a free, developed campground offered by Santa Fe National Forest, located close to San Pedro Parks Wilderness. There are five campsites here, but are sized small. Trailers up to 20 feet in length are okay, but it'll tough getting in something larger. There is tight turnaround at the end that may be too small for larger rigs.
Whirlpool Dispersed Camping Area, Abiquiu, NM
This is a free, designated dispersed camping area offered by Santa Fe National Forest. It's a large, sandy riverbank near a bend in the river where whirlpools commonly form. There's enough room here for a dozen or so campers, but nothing for large RVs, The only amenity is a vault toilet on site.
Oak Point Dispersed Camping Area, Abiquiu, NM
This is a free, designated dispersed camping area offered by Santa Fe National Forest. It's located along Forest Road 151, about 26.7 miles northwest of Abiquiu, NM, which is where the nearest fuel and supplies are. This camping area is popular with those seeking water activities along the Chama River.
Rio Chama Campground, Abiquiu, NM
This is a free, developed campground offered by Santa Fe National Forest. Open only from April through November, it offers 12 sites, some of which are large enough for 20-28 foot long trailers or motorhomes. The road throughout the campground is firm-packed dirt, suitable for any vehicle.
Resumidero Campground, Coyote, NM
This is a designated dispersed camping area offered for free by Santa Fe National Forest. It's a large alpine meadow with a grassy area large enough for dozens of full-sized RVs. Camping is permitted off of roads as long you remain within 150 feet from the side of a road.