How do I access Red Sands Off-Highway Vehicle Area?

Red Sands Off-Highway Vehicle 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 Red Sands Off-Highway Vehicle Area?

Red Sands Off-Highway Vehicle Area supports tent camping.

What amenities are at Red Sands Off-Highway Vehicle Area?

On-site amenities include hiking trails.

Activity

Tent CampingPrimitive

Site Info

BLM CampgroundFirst Come, First Served

Amenities

Hiking Trails

Red Sands Off-Highway Vehicle Area

NM · BLM Campground · BLM

Red Sands Off-Highway Vehicle Area is a blm campground New Mexico. This primitive-level campground offers tent camping. No fees. Amenities include hiking trails.

At a Glance

Site Type

BLM Campground

Hookups

None

Experience

Primitive

Fees

Free

Season

Year-Round

Pets

Unknown

Cell Service

poor

Poor Cell Signal

Spotty coverage — may work in some areas

Verizon: weakAT&T: weakT-Mobile: none

About This Location

Red Sands Off-Highway Vehicle Area is a primitive, year-round BLM campground in New Mexico perfect for off-grid adventure. Featuring over 100 miles of trails and expansive dunes, this free site offers an unrestricted, rugged playground for OHV enthusiasts and tent campers seeking an authentic, backcountry desert experience.

Experience the raw, rugged beauty of New Mexico’s Red Sands Off-Highway Vehicle Area. This primitive BLM campground offers a vast, open landscape defined by unique mesquite coppice dunes, perfect for those seeking an authentic, off-grid adventure. With over 100 miles of user-developed trails, it is a premier destination for OHV enthusiasts looking to ride, explore, or travel cross-country. Open year-round and free to access, this site is ideal for tent campers and off-road riders who prioritize adventure over modern amenities. Whether you are navigating the dunes or hiking the desert trails, Red Sands provides an expansive, unrestricted playground for outdoor explorers craving a true backcountry experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I access Red Sands Off-Highway Vehicle Area?: Red Sands Off-Highway Vehicle 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 Red Sands Off-Highway Vehicle Area?: Red Sands Off-Highway Vehicle Area supports tent camping.
What amenities are at Red Sands Off-Highway Vehicle Area?: On-site amenities include hiking trails.

Location data: BLM · Weather: National Weather Service · Coordinates: 32.5715, -106.0791