Copperton (FR 548) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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Copperton (FR 548) in NM

Cibola NF, Mount Taylor Ranger District
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A 9.5-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 9.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 6 of the 9.5 miles in are dirt. Level ground alongside most of its length.

Ojitos lies 0.9 mi off. Oso Ridge stands 899 ft above the site, 2.2 miles west. The nearest town, San Rafael, is 15 mi off.

September normals 44–73°F, 1.8″ 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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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?