Baylor Pass West Trailhead | Informal Campsite

March 12th, 2024 by The Novel RV Journal

I really liked this spot. When I arrived, a couple of really large RVs were over on the left side, which is really the only place for them to be. I parked on the other side away from the start of the trail. Early in the evening, a couple of other RVs came in. It was a super quiet stay with great views.

February 13th, 2024 by jdeere_man

Spent a few nights while visiting the monument. It has good views of the Organ Mountains. It's also a trailhead though. Over the weekend it was incredibly busy with day use (maybe because it snowed? ). Luckily I was parked there prior. You're not supposed to take all the trail parking up for camping per the signs. A few big rigs and a few small ones and that's gonna be about it. If you bave a smaller rig you might be better off checking out some of the more private sites further down.

February 6th, 2024 by klly.stout

BLM Trail head parking lot / turn out. This is a great spot, as described. Paved road all the way to the trail head lot, and the lot is freshly graveled. The lot is good sized, with plenty of room for big rigs and spots that feel like you're alone despite being around other campers. We had no issues finding a place at 4pm, facing the Organ Mountain range, for gorgeous views. Used a few levelers to get super nice, but it's gravel so you can probably just pile it if you don't have levelers.
Cows are in the area too.
Got decent T-Mobile/Sprint 4GLTE service.
Excellent spot to boondock, we hope to be back again.

January 29th, 2024 by dave2k

Nice spot. Great view of the sunset and the distant city lights at night. No level spots for parking but the slope isn't too bad. Minimal noise as there is little traffic on the adjacent road. Just 3-4 campers while I was there.

January 21st, 2024 by luc.alarie

Geavel parking lot. Great for a night or two. Nice view on the mountain and the city. Very quiet.

January 15th, 2024 by roaminglovebirds

We loved this place. 6 overnighters including us. Hiked the trail twice (fun pretty uphill out and back) amazing sun set.

May 31st, 2023 by anhorn.yvette

Really great spot! Some traffic, not during the night. Good cell reception. Awesome viel!

December 4th, 2022 by dkruis27

Easy spot to stay overnight. Hiked the trail, which was lovely. A few others overnighted here, slept great. Good TMobile.

December 30th, 2021 by StewartSkoolieLLC

Great little spot. Enough room for 4 or 5 larger rigs. The other boondock spots to the south have a better view of the mountains but they were all full.

December 10th, 2021 by angelwelp

Good spot for a night or two when passing through, near town, good signal, but no privacy. Nice trail.

May 29th, 2021 by Aud

Big parking lot. Very good view for sunset and mountains. Peacy. Free.

March 30th, 2021 by rluitjen

Great place, nice hiking trail. Free roaming cows are no issue. Be a little better if people picked up after their dogs. Great though.

March 5th, 2021 by sophatroph

Beautiful view but as the sun set the wind picked up and it must of been 30+mph winds. Shook our camper all night long and barely got any sleep. As soon as we drove away the wind died down so it must be something about that spot

February 24th, 2021 by Val.lo2011

Quiet spot at the trailhead. I hiked to Baylor peak in the morning. The next night the lot was full of overlanders. Everyone’s pretty quiet and keeps to themselves. Please pick up after your dogs.

February 10th, 2021 by leafley

A lot of vans and RVs parked haphazardly in a gravel lot. I just grabbed a little spot out of the way. It was dark when I arrived, so maybe it’ll all make sense in the morning! Fairly Quiet.

January 10th, 2021 by burchcreative

Suuuuuuper busy on a Sunday afternoon. Go further down the road for more space

December 31st, 2020 by travelpins4u

Got here in the evening. There were other vans and campers. The spot is quiet and you can see the stars.

November 18th, 2020 by 2hobos

Gravel parking lot right off the paved road. Easy access for any rig.

November 16th, 2020 by ggbearandthevanlair.com

As described. This is a trailhead & there's specific parking for RVs/overnighters. The night I stayed there were some locals having a bonfire, so a bit busier than expected but still a great spot. I had cell service too (verizon) which is always a perk for me. Would stay again!

November 1st, 2020 by VayaConDiosa

A rough but fairly level parking lot for the trailhead, but a decent spot to sleep for the night. Good cell service. Fairly quiet, minimal road traffic at night, 3 other RVs overnight, overlooks city lights. There were a couple nighttime hikers at 9pm, full moon, Sunday. Very windy at night. Trail and lot open 24 hrs, no fees. Trail increasingly challenging 1 mile in. No fire rings near lot, but may be near plateau.

September 14th, 2020 by Jay & Alana

Was able to stay the night here, thankfully! This is literally just a parking lot for the trailhead. Lots of activity on the road and parking lot throughout the night.

March 28th, 2020 by Winnebegas

Easy access for RVs & trailers. Lots of day use traffic. Great mountain views.

February 10th, 2020 by audrey.larin.al

Quiet night with multiple van and even a fifthwheel.

January 6th, 2020 by BeingHumanRV

Beautiful views of city lights and mountains. No fire rings. Safe quiet spot with Verizon and att.

December 11th, 2019 by instagram.com/adetailedmap

Trailhead, enough room for about 10-15 spaces, nothing is really structured. No fire rings. Multiple trailers were there obviously for more than just a quick night. Incredible sunset. Gets a little crowded around dusk with locals parking and hiking up a little to watch the sunset. No problems except one night someone one just trying to cause some noise to be annoying before peeling out.

October 22nd, 2019 by mac-tom

It is also as described, but there are no firerings here.

October 13th, 2018 by samnolte1102

Trailhead for hiking, free camping on blm land. fire rings established. Internet is semi fast.