Buzzard Park
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Buzzard Park is a National Forest campground near Rio Arriba, New Mexico.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Buzzard Park sits inside Carson National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Free
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 6,949 ft
36.8810, -107.2170 in Rio Arriba. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Buzzard Park?
No. Buzzard Park is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Buzzard Park?
Camping at Buzzard Park is free.
Who manages Buzzard Park?
Buzzard Park is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Buzzard Park
Navajo Lake's mapped center point is 23 miles from Buzzard Park in a straight line. Current water level: Navajo Lake water level on reservoirfinder.com.
Hot springs nearby
The nearest hot spring to Buzzard Park, in a straight line: Pagosa Hot Springs (hot spring, 29 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
More campgrounds: camping near Rio Arriba and campgrounds in Rio Arriba.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01