Lincoln National Forest — Dispersed

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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

Free

Hookups

No hookups

Trailer

Accessible (2WD pickup + trailer)

Cell Signal

Fair

Water

Bring your own

Toilets

None

Best Season

May–Oct

Reservations

None — dispersed (14-day limit)

Highlights

▶ Sacramento Mountains at 5,000–9,000 ft — dramatically cooler than Austin in summer
▶ Ruidoso nearby — full-service mountain town
▶ Upper Bonito and Bailey Canyon forest road sites

Planning Notes

Download Lincoln NF Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) before leaving.

Contact: (575) 257-4095

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