Free Camping Near Albuquerque, NM
There are 70 free campgrounds within driving distance of Albuquerque, NM in the Camphive database, every one a $0 fee, listed closest-first. The nearest is LAS HUERTAS PICNIC SITE, about 17 miles away. 2 score 8 or higher on the Vistas scenic scale. Every listing links to a full page with location, fees, and details.
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Closest free sites to Albuquerque
- LAS HUERTAS PICNIC SITE — 17 mi from Albuquerque · LAS HUERTAS PICNIC SITE · Free · Vistas 6.3
- Juniper Campground (NM) — 53 mi from Albuquerque · Juniper Campground (NM) · Free · Vistas 6.5
- Ponderosa Group Campground (NM) — 54 mi from Albuquerque · Ponderosa Group Campground (NM) · Free · Vistas 6.5
- Links Tract Campground — 73 mi from Albuquerque · Links Tract Campground · Free · Vistas 6.7
- Rio Grande del Norte NM — 120 mi from Albuquerque · NM - Taos · Free · Vistas 8
- Smokey Bear RD — 122 mi from Albuquerque · Smokey Bear RD · Free · Vistas 6.5
- LYM-3 — 163 mi from Albuquerque · AZ · Free
- Lyman Lake Campground — 163 mi from Albuquerque · AZ · Free
- Luna Lake Campground — 163 mi from Albuquerque · AZ · Free
- Alpine Divide Campground — 165 mi from Albuquerque · AZ · Free
- Sacramento RD — 165 mi from Albuquerque · Sacramento RD · Free · Vistas 7
- Alpine Village RV Park — 166 mi from Albuquerque · AZ · Free
- Elderberry Spring Campground — 167 mi from Albuquerque · AZ · Free
- Free Campground in Canyon de Chelly NM — 168 mi from Albuquerque · AZ · Free
- Upper Blue Campground — 168 mi from Albuquerque · AZ · Free
- Wagon Wheel Campground — 170 mi from Albuquerque · AZ · Free
- South Fork Campground — 172 mi from Albuquerque · AZ · Free
- Blue Crossing Campground — 172 mi from Albuquerque · AZ · Free
- FLORIDA CAMPGROUND (CO) — 173 mi from Albuquerque · FLORIDA CAMPGROUND (CO) · Free · Vistas 8
- Benny Creek Campground — 175 mi from Albuquerque · AZ · Free
- Rolfe C. Hoyer Campground — 175 mi from Albuquerque · AZ · Free
- Aspen Campground — 176 mi from Albuquerque · AZ · Free
- Deer Creek (East Fork - Black River) Campground — 176 mi from Albuquerque · AZ · Free
- Horse Springs Campground & Group Ramada — 178 mi from Albuquerque · AZ · Free
- TARGET TREE CAMPGROUND — 178 mi from Albuquerque · TARGET TREE CAMPGROUND · Free · Vistas 6
- Winn Campground — 179 mi from Albuquerque · AZ · Free
- Winn Group Campground — 179 mi from Albuquerque · AZ · Free
- Gabaldon Horse Camp — 180 mi from Albuquerque · AZ · Free
- West Fork Campground — 181 mi from Albuquerque · AZ · Free
- Hannagan Campground — 183 mi from Albuquerque · AZ · Free
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Free Camping near Albuquerque FAQ
Is there free camping near Albuquerque?
Yes. This page lists 70 campgrounds near Albuquerque, NM with a $0 fee, sorted by distance — mostly dispersed sites on BLM land and in national forests, plus some no-fee developed campgrounds. Rules can change seasonally, so confirm with the managing agency on each spot's page before you go.
How close is free camping to Albuquerque?
The nearest free site in the database is LAS HUERTAS PICNIC SITE, roughly 17 miles from Albuquerque, NM. Free sites are often a bit further out than paid campgrounds, so the list is sorted by distance.