Diener Canyon (FR 178) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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Diener Canyon (FR 178) in NM

Cibola NF, Mount Taylor Ranger District
7,640 ft
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A 17.4-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Cibola County, NM. The road serves Salitre Mesa.

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

8.1 of the 17.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 8.1 miles of dirt. Winds through 6 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Salitre Mesa stands 971 ft above the site, 2.6 miles east. The nearest town, Thoreau, is 15 mi off.

September normals 45–75°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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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?