Rio Grande del Norte — Cebolla Mesa

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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.

Road / tire note: 2-mile dirt / compacted gravel access road. Stock 2WD tires are fine in dry conditions. Avoid after rain — the clay-mix surface becomes slick. Take it slow (5–10 mph) over the washboard sections.

Fee

Free–$7/nt

Hookups

No hookups

Trailer

Accessible (2WD pickup + trailer)

Cell Signal

Poor

Water

Bring your own

Toilets

None

Best Season

May–Oct

Reservations

First-come

Max Length

32 ft

Highlights

▶ 5 sites on the rim of the 800-ft Rio Grande Gorge — one of the most dramatic free camps in the Southwest
▶ Taos, NM full-service town 45 min south
▶ Wild Rivers BLM area with canyon hikes to river confluence

Planning Notes

Cebolla Mesa access road is bumpy — approach slowly, avoid after rain. 32ft practical trailer limit. Wild Rivers CG ($7/nt, BLM) is a nearby option with vault toilets.

Contact: (575) 758-8851

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