BLM•Roswell, NM•7.5h from Austin

Haystack Mountain OHV Area — BLM

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Accessibility baseline: Sites on this platform are reviewed for access with a standard 2WD pickup truck towing a 21-foot travel trailer unless otherwise noted below.

Fee

$3–5/nt

Hookups

No hookups

Trailer

Accessible (2WD pickup + trailer)

Cell Signal

Poor

Water

Bring your own

Toilets

Yes

Best Season

Oct–Apr

Reservations

None — self-serve envelope

Max Length

35 ft

Highlights

▶ 5 covered campsites with picnic areas, fire rings, and grills; OHV play area adjacent; paved main road
▶ Only BLM camping in the Roswell/Chaves County plains — fills the gap between Bottomless Lakes SP (7 mi west) and the Texas border
▶ Dark-sky eastern NM plains with virtually no light competition

Planning Notes

Level open area handles 35 ft trailer easily. No water; some reviews note road develops ruts but remains 2WD accessible. Roswell (20 min W) for full resupply.

Contact: (575) 627-0272

Always call ahead to confirm conditions, closures, and road accessibility.