Mallette Creek Dispersed Camping

Great spot right outside downtown Red River.
The sign in the photos was useful to confirm. Long rocky uphill climb. Not too challenging. I used 4 high mainly to not kick up rocks.
There is first an easy lot on the right that looked more like a UTV staging area when I passed. Photos show people camping there also. If you are towing a camper, park here and scout ahead. There is no easy turn around after this and the road changes significantly. I took a 32 foot camper to the meadow past. I think next time, I would just use the lot I mentioned.
The main meadow is very pretty but also hard to find a level spot.

Our first trip to Red River, NM did not disappoint! There are spots for big rigs but good luck getting level. The RV campgrounds were not accommodating in allowing us to purchase water. We had to drive out to the next town of Questa to get water from a campground there and then return to Red River. While on the trails in our sxs we discovered Forest Road 134 that had easy access from Questa and plenty of big rig friendly spots next to a creek. If we hadn't have spent so much time trying to find water and then getting leveled, we might have moved to that location. Otherwise, LOVE it here!