We arrived at this location on a Sunday, approximately at 2 in the afternoon. Our 30-foot class A vehicle didn't face many difficulties entering, although there were a few depressions on the road that needed caution. The area was primarily occupied by individuals engaged in off-roading activities, but they had dispersed by the time we were ready for our evening meal.

During our journey to Arizona, we halted for a night and it was an ideal stopover. We noticed a few other recreational vehicles, but the majority were transporting all-terrain vehicles. We had conversations with a few individuals, who turned out to be decent folks. We observed a law enforcement officer patrol the area a few times. We were on high alert due to the infamous reputation of Las Cruces, however, we didn't encounter anything out of the ordinary.

Used by the locals as a parking lot for off roading. Be prepared for the entire camping area to be filled full of trucks on the weekends because they are all going off roading. They will only be there for a day at a time. Not really used as a campground by anyone.

Not too far off road. Good roads in Quiet, rugged desert beauty. Clean. No facilities. Great TMobile. Marginal Version

We parked in the big parking lot with our rooftop tent. Another person who just pulled in with an rv before us was the only other person there. We weren’t there 5 minutes when he came up to us TWICE at 10 pm. It’s pitch black out there and very far from the main city. He was extremely creepy and we honestly thought he was gonna kill us. He asked questions like is this our first time camping and asked if we were going to bed or staying up and had a very disturbing Demeanor. We quickly folded up the tent and sped off. I would not camp here alone unless there’s a few other campers. Other than that great spot to camp.

Easy access, close to town.

This site is easy to get to on the outskirts of Las Cruces. Take it slow going in because of the dips in the road. The camping area is actually a big parking lot which is past the prehistoric trackways parking lot. Lots of area to hunt for rocks and fossils outside the national monument. And, of course, lots of hiking in the monument. We were the only camper there.

Easy to find, quick access. In case the coordinates are iffy, you can google map search "Prehistoric Trackways National Monument." You will most likely see RVs and campers sleeping in the second parking lot. You will pass pecan tree farms and small homes on the way to this location. There are two parking lots at the trail head. You can drive further past the parking lots for more secluded spots, but the road is pretty rocky and I mostly saw only trucks go deep inside. My impreza didn't enjoy the deep rockiness of the road farther in, so I parked to the side of the road where there is enough space for a tent. Not the greatest of views, but a very convenient location if you need to make a pit stop at Las Cruces before heading to White Sands or Cloudcroft/Ruidoso. The only major qualm I have with this site are the many areas of broken glass-- I didn't feel comfortable letting my dog roam around the area. Had decent cell service.

This place is a delight. Plenty of room and different places to park your rig. The road in is not too long and decently maintained, far from traffic, and peaceful. It has a off road vehicle playground but not near camp so you don't get disturbed by noise. The hiking trails have fossils and gem stones scattered near by with ancient foot prints in the river beds if you look close enough. Will definently return.

Easy to find just outside of town. Mix of big trailers and vans. Quiet and picturesque. Feels very safe. Good AT&T cell. Would return.

New Mexico BLM land... There’s a cattle guard and gate right at the entry, but it was open the whole time. Dirt road leads in, we parked two nights right at the entrance next to the fences and entry cattle guard, had a tough time leveling. After you enter, keep driving on the dirt road and you’ll cross a dry river bed and find Parking lot #1... the trailhead. I think you can park here, didn’t see any “no overnight parking” signs. Continue down the road you’ll cross another dry river bed and find a big open dirt parking lot. Camped here two nights and found some almost level spots near the back. Had one or two neighbors both night. Parking lot #2 was a little easier to level, but it was rainy on a few of the days we were there and didn’t know what would happen with the river beds, and didn’t want to get to stuck because we had to go into town for working with cell service. That’s why we did two night up by the cattle guard, but probably would’ve done all 4 nights in the back parking lot if no rain. Cell service had 1-2 bars LTE Verizon and same for my boyfriend’s AT&T...was not good enough for hot spotting for work (video calls), but was enough to do regular smartphone stuff (emails, texts). Our 25’ converted bus handled the river bed dips just fine... probably any vehicle could. Really gradual dirt road leading across them. No bathrooms or services. Had a BLM ranger check in on us one day. Was really friendly, just wanted to make sure we knew the rules about 14-day limit and no dumping black water. There was some people who looked pretty permanently set up near the front so I have a feeling he was also checking on them. Didn’t have much time to explore the area but took a walk up the Ridge Trail which was a nice little climb and fresh air. I’d stay here again. Close and convenient to El Paso, White Sands, and IMPORTANT: Bosas Burritos and Donuts in Las Cruces. Soooo good and affordable.