Chimney Lake (FR 00176) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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Chimney Lake (FR 00176) in NM

Lincoln NF, Sacramento Ranger District
6,605 ft
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A 16.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Chaves County, NM.

Lincoln National Forest, Sacramento Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 45 days.

5.6 of the 16 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (16 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Water crossings 6.4, 7.6, 8.1, 8.2, 9, 9.9, 10.2, 10.4, 10.5, 10.5, 10.7 and 10.8 miles in.

Secluded here -- no through road within 3.7 miles. A body of water lies 0.1 mi off. The nearest town, High Rolls, is 27 mi off.

September normals 48–76°F, 2.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Pinon Draw (BLM 4210) in NMForest Road Road17.6miJefferies Can (FR 05549) in NMDispersed Camping18.5miBullis Lake RD (FR 00511) in NMForest Road Road21.3miRocky (BLM 4221) in NMForest Road Road23.4miFR 03096, Lincoln in NMDispersed Camping23.4mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Lincoln National Forest, Sacramento Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?