Cedar Springs
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Cedar Springs is a National Forest campground near Rio Arriba, New Mexico.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Cedar Springs 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
- 7,293 ft
36.6727, -107.2591 in Rio Arriba. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Cedar Springs?
No. Cedar Springs 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 Cedar Springs?
Camping at Cedar Springs is free.
Who manages Cedar Springs?
Cedar Springs is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Cedar Springs
Navajo Lake's mapped center point is 21 miles from Cedar Springs in a straight line. Current water level: Navajo Lake water level on reservoirfinder.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