Cerro Colorado (FR 425) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico
Cerro Colorado (FR 425) in NM
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A 7.0-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 7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (7 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.
Mount Sedgwick stands 1,416 ft above the site, 2.1 miles west. The nearest town, Milan, is 9.4 mi off.
September normals 45–74°F, 1.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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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