Bonita Canyon (FR 447) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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Bonita Canyon (FR 447) in NM

Cibola NF, Mount Taylor Ranger District
7,566 ft
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A 19.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Cibola County, NM.

Cibola National Forest, Mount Taylor Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 45 days.

All 19.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (19.3 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A gate 1 miles in. Cattle guards 18.6 and 18.8 miles in.

A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Private here -- the nearest through road is 2.1 miles off. Agua Fria Creek runs 1.1 mi off. The nearest town, San Rafael, is 10 mi off.

September normals 45–76°F, 1.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
FR 40 — Quartz Hill in NMForest Road Road5.2miFR 49 — Quartz Hill in NMForest Road Road5.6miValle Largo (FR 187) in NMForest Road Road8.6miLimekiln (FR 448) in NMForest Road Road10.6miCopperton (FR 548) in NMForest Road Road11.4mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Cibola National Forest, Mount Taylor 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?