Red Sands OHV Area Dispersed Camping
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Write a Review U.S. 54 Alamogordo, NM 88310 575-525-4300 Official WebsiteGPS: 32.5888, -106.0149
Overview of Red Sands OHV Area Dispersed Camping
Accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt/sand roads.
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Last Price Paid: $0
Reported by Kdwy on 10/26/2022
Longest RV Reported: 42 feet (Fifth Wheel)
Reported by Hiddenacres on 3/20/2021
Pad Type dirt
Elevation 4,002 ft / 1,219 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes







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Reviews of Red Sands OHV Area Dispersed Camping 9 people have reviewed this location.
“Stuck In Sand”
Reviewed 10/26/2022
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Our class C got stuck in the sand. We had to get winched out, do not recommend.
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“Peaceful ”
Reviewed 4/15/2021
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 2 |
Camped here for two nights in the middle of the week. Only ones here. Winds blew but it’s quite at night.
KathyTebo would stay here again
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“Great location ”
Reviewed 3/20/2021
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 3 |
RV Length: | 42' (Fifth Wheel) |
Large open areas for big rigs. Easy to drive around to find a spot. I would go here again before going to BLM across the road with the guy that doesn’t wear any pants.
If you like motorcycles and wheelers, they ride around everywhere here. Little noisy, but I like that kind of thing.
Hiddenacres would stay here again
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“Lots of space but trains nearby”
Reviewed 9/24/2020
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Huge space so easy to be alone. Nice red sand, not sticky. Pretty clean. Freight trains go near by all night and highway becomes loud early in the morning.
Good experience nevertheless.
PH would stay here again
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“Amazing Night”
Reviewed 6/5/2020
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
RV Length: | 31' (Class C) |
My family and I spent one night here in our 31' RV + flat tow Jeep. It was easy to navigate to our camping spot which was a wide open area between dunes. The sunset view was breathtaking and this morning's sunrise was fun to watch. We can hear highway traffic a little, but not offputting. A train passed by yesterday evening and that ... more
My family and I spent one night here in our 31' RV + flat tow Jeep. It was easy to navigate to our camping spot which was a wide open area between dunes. The sunset view was breathtaking and this morning's sunrise was fun to watch.
We can hear highway traffic a little, but not offputting. A train passed by yesterday evening and that was cool to see the whole long train from one end to the other.
It's quite windy this morning.
Yesterday afternoon temps 100+
This morning cool and windy.
With that said, I would totally come back.
It's good for the soul and a good reminder of what a great artist God is.
Jen would stay here again
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“Great Place to Stay Off Road ”
Reviewed 5/27/2020
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
RV Length: | 16' (Pop Up Camper) |
We pulled in here not sure what to expect. It took us a while to find a site that was both away from all of the off-roading groups and out of the wind. We chose a site just after the first staging area on the left between some of the dunes and highway. Once we were there the ATV riders seemed to avoid the trails running through the ar... more
We pulled in here not sure what to expect. It took us a while to find a site that was both away from all of the off-roading groups and out of the wind. We chose a site just after the first staging area on the left between some of the dunes and highway. Once we were there the ATV riders seemed to avoid the trails running through the area we were camping in although they did ride late into the night and early the next morning. It was a great area to let the kids play, the sand was fine and soft. We didn't find a lot of trash in dunes we were staying in. The light pollution is minimal so the stars are beautiful and the landscape surrounding was awesome. I wish we stayed longer here.
SchwenyTribe would stay here again
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“Different OHV Experience”
Reviewed 4/21/2020
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 28 |
Site Number: | 0 |
RV Length: | 25' (Travel Trailer) |
First Geography: Most OHVs I've been to have a distinct staging/camping area near a massive dune complex usually 30+ ft high, pure sand, and ~1 sq. mile in area. However this area is full of thousands of densely packed 12ft high, <5ft wide, vegetation topped dunes, spanning 5+ miles with no discernible staging/camping area. It's perfec... more
First Geography: Most OHVs I've been to have a distinct staging/camping area near a massive dune complex usually 30+ ft high, pure sand, and ~1 sq. mile in area. However this area is full of thousands of densely packed 12ft high, <5ft wide, vegetation topped dunes, spanning 5+ miles with no discernible staging/camping area. It's perfect for trail riding and camping, as you can usually find a nice secluded/protected nook between the dunes.
Second, frequency: Numbers are likely skewed due to the shutdowns, Weekdays averaged ~3-5 vehicles/day (everyday at least 1 person); Weekends ~20-30/day (not all at once). Weekdays were locals who trail ride, so they park their trucks and leave on 20+ mile trips, you might not even hear them come or go. Weekenders just go in endless circles never much more than 1/4 mile from the entrance, it turns into a loud albeit entertaining mess.
Third, the sand is loose but it's <1ft deep in most of the accessible valleys/roads, with hard rock underneath, so getting stuck wasn't an issue. No train horns, traffic is light (and can be mitigated by the dunes), no signs of coyotes, cow pastures are 1+ miles away, cell service can be spotty due to the dunes obstructing signal, and there is light pollution on multiple sides.
1+2+3= Selecting where you camp makes a huge difference. If you're staying for some time you should either go down the main trail west for more than 1/4 mile and find a nook, or if you stay near the entrance pay close attention to the established tire marks so you don't end up with 20 people circling your camp for the entire weekend.
mroc929 would stay here again
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“Cool spot near white sands”
Reviewed 2/4/2020
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Wide open track for off-roading with plenty of space to roam. Fire rings strewn about. Soft, red sand but well packed. Had no trouble pulling a 25’ tt with a van. How deep you go depends on your vehicle. I chose the first spot left through the gate to stay out of the way if any dirt bikes or atvs came to use it, but none did. Only camp... more
Wide open track for off-roading with plenty of space to roam. Fire rings strewn about. Soft, red sand but well packed. Had no trouble pulling a 25’ tt with a van. How deep you go depends on your vehicle. I chose the first spot left through the gate to stay out of the way if any dirt bikes or atvs came to use it, but none did. Only camper for a night. Would have stayed longer but a coming storm ushered me along.
There is highway noise and an occasional train. No big deal for a former city kid. 30 min from white sands.
GPS took me into some private crossing to u-turn for some reason. When you get close just follow the red dot.
WoofPack would stay here again
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“One night stay in tent ”
Reviewed 1/8/2019
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
We spent one night tenting here with little issue. We pitched our tent in the flattest area and saw no one else during our stay. There is very little signage, but if you turn left after entering the gate you will find a large sand clearing. The sand is quite packed so we had no issue driving on it, even in our small Prius. There was so... more
We spent one night tenting here with little issue. We pitched our tent in the flattest area and saw no one else during our stay. There is very little signage, but if you turn left after entering the gate you will find a large sand clearing. The sand is quite packed so we had no issue driving on it, even in our small Prius. There was some sound from the highway, but nothing unbearable.
Tia would stay here again
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- dry camping
- Dispersed Camping
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- OHV
- recreation trail
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