Dispersed
Cabresto Lake Campground
NM
Dispersed camping — confirm current rules
This is a dispersed-camping point on public land. Fire restrictions, road conditions, and access change seasonally. Verify with the managing agency before traveling.
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Managed by Dispersed/Primitive
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About
Surrounded by high peaks, this small campground of four semi-dispersed campsites at 9,500 feet overlooks the 15-acre Cabresto Lake from a level ridge at the head of a 4 mile trail to Heart Lake. One of the few places in New Mexico for catching brook trout.
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Campground Rules
- Campfire rules vary by season + location — verify current fire restrictions with the managing agency before lighting
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Cabresto Lake Campground
Latir Peak Loop Trail
New Mexico
13.9 mi3,707 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Expert
Cabresto Lake to Red River OHV Trail
New Mexico
18.2 mi4,580 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Expert
Rito Del Medio
New Mexico
3.0 mi492 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Moderate
Elephant Rock Middle
New Mexico
1.0 mi
Trail
Elephant Rock Connector
New Mexico
2.0 mi1,047 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Moderate
Rito Del Medio
New Mexico
2.4 mi
Trail
Hunt context
Hunting units around this campground
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the New Mexico hunting page
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