Free Camping Near Taos, NM
There are 26 free campgrounds within driving distance of Taos, NM in the Camphive database, every one a $0 fee, listed closest-first. The nearest is Rio Grande del Norte NM, about 20 miles away. 5 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 Taos
- Rio Grande del Norte NM — 20 mi from Taos · NM - Taos · Free · Vistas 8
- Links Tract Campground — 45 mi from Taos · Links Tract Campground · Free · Vistas 6.7
- Juniper Campground (NM) — 58 mi from Taos · Juniper Campground (NM) · Free · Vistas 6.5
- Ponderosa Group Campground (NM) — 59 mi from Taos · Ponderosa Group Campground (NM) · Free · Vistas 6.5
- Zapata Falls Campground — 84 mi from Taos · Zapata Falls Campground · Free · Vistas 7.8
- LAS HUERTAS PICNIC SITE — 94 mi from Taos · LAS HUERTAS PICNIC SITE · Free · Vistas 6.3
- LAKE ISABEL CABIN — 112 mi from Taos · LAKE ISABEL CABIN · Free · Vistas 7.2
- MINGUS RANCH — 119 mi from Taos · MINGUS RANCH · Free · Vistas 6.8
- FLORIDA CAMPGROUND (CO) — 136 mi from Taos · FLORIDA CAMPGROUND (CO) · Free · Vistas 8
- Weminuche Wilderness BLM — 141 mi from Taos · CO - Silverton · Free · Vistas 8.5
- Sand Gulch Campground — 154 mi from Taos · Sand Gulch Campground · Free · Vistas 7
- TARGET TREE CAMPGROUND — 158 mi from Taos · TARGET TREE CAMPGROUND · Free · Vistas 6
- MATTERHORN — 161 mi from Taos · MATTERHORN · Free · Vistas 8.5
- Transfer Campground — 163 mi from Taos · Transfer Campground · Free · Vistas 7.8
- Hartman Rocks Recreation Area — 163 mi from Taos · Hartman Rocks Recreation Area · Free · Vistas 6.2
- PIKE COMMUNITY — 185 mi from Taos · PIKE COMMUNITY · Free · Vistas 7.5
- South Meadows - Pike San Isabel NF (CO) — 185 mi from Taos · South Meadows - Pike San Isabel NF (CO) · Free · Vistas 7.2
- COLORADO CAMPGROUND — 187 mi from Taos · COLORADO CAMPGROUND · Free · Vistas 7.2
- PAINTED ROCKS — 187 mi from Taos · PAINTED ROCKS · Free · Vistas 7.5
- MANITOU LAKE PAVILION — 187 mi from Taos · MANITOU LAKE PAVILION · Free · Vistas 7.5
- Smokey Bear RD — 196 mi from Taos · Smokey Bear RD · Free · Vistas 6.5
- Peach Valley OHV Staging Area — 198 mi from Taos · Peach Valley OHV Staging Area · Free · Vistas 6.5
- Cottonwood Grove Campground — 206 mi from Taos · Cottonwood Grove Campground · Free · Vistas 7.2
- Rampart Range Recreation Area Designated Dispersed Camping — 207 mi from Taos · Rampart Range Recreation Area Designated Dispersed Camping · Free · Vistas 7.2
- Rampart Range Recreation Area — 207 mi from Taos · Rampart Range Recreation Area · Free · Vistas 6.2
- Aspen-Sopris Ranger District — 225 mi from Taos · Aspen-Sopris Ranger District · Free · Vistas 9
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Free Camping near Taos FAQ
Is there free camping near Taos?
Yes. This page lists 26 campgrounds near Taos, 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 Taos?
The nearest free site in the database is Rio Grande del Norte NM, roughly 20 miles from Taos, NM. Free sites are often a bit further out than paid campgrounds, so the list is sorted by distance.