How do I access Angel Peak Scenic Area?

Angel Peak Scenic Area is a campground in New Mexico. There is no fee to camp. First-come, first-served only.

What types of camping are available at Angel Peak Scenic Area?

Angel Peak Scenic Area supports tent camping, dispersed camping, rv camping.

Activity

Tent CampingDispersed CampingRV CampingPrimitive

Site Info

Dispersed CampingFirst Come, First Served

Amenities

Vault ToiletsPicnic TablesHiking Trails

Angel Peak Scenic Area

NM · Dispersed Camping · BLM

Angel Peak Scenic Area is a dispersed camping New Mexico. This primitive-level campground offers tent camping, dispersed camping, rv camping. Fees from $0 to $0 per night. Amenities include vault toilets, picnic tables, hiking trails.

At a Glance

Site Type

Dispersed Camping

Hookups

None

Experience

Primitive

Fees

Free

Season

Year-Round

Pets

Unknown

Cell Service

none

No Cell Signal

Plan to be off-grid — download maps ahead of time

Verizon: noneAT&T: noneT-Mobile: none

About This Location

Angel Peak Scenic Area offers free, primitive dispersed camping amidst stunning New Mexico badlands. Featuring vault toilets and picnic tables, this self-sufficient destination provides unparalleled solitude for hikers and photographers. Explore rugged geological formations and fossil-rich trails while enjoying the dramatic desert landscape of this year-round, remote getaway.

Experience the raw, otherworldly beauty of New Mexico’s badlands at Angel Peak Scenic Area. Managed by the BLM, this free, primitive camping destination offers dispersed sites nestled among dramatic sandstone hoodoos and rugged geological formations. While there are no hookups, guests have access to vault toilets and picnic tables. It is the perfect escape for self-sufficient tent campers and RV travelers seeking solitude, photography opportunities, and quiet exploration. Traverse the rim trail to discover petrified wood and ancient fossil remnants as you gaze upon the iconic 7,000-foot Angel Peak. This year-round site is ideal for adventurers looking to disconnect and immerse themselves in a stark, desert landscape.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I access Angel Peak Scenic Area?: Angel Peak Scenic Area is a campground in New Mexico. There is no fee to camp. First-come, first-served only.
What types of camping are available at Angel Peak Scenic Area?: Angel Peak Scenic Area supports tent camping, dispersed camping, rv camping.
What amenities are at Angel Peak Scenic Area?: On-site amenities include vault toilets, picnic tables, hiking trails.

Location data: BLM · Weather: National Weather Service · Coordinates: 36.5236, -107.9339