Lobo Creek (FR 450) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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Lobo Creek (FR 450) in NM

Cibola NF, Mount Taylor Ranger District
6,958 ft
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A 7.2-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 7.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (7.2 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.7 miles off. Cerro Colorado stands 1,611 ft above the site, 3.3 miles east. The nearest town, Milan, is 8.2 mi off.

September normals 47–78°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
La Jara Mesa (FR 544) in NMForest Road Road1.7miCoal Mine in NMCampground5.2miLobo Can Pg (FR 407) in NMDispersed Camping5.8miLobo Canyon Campground in NMCampground6.0miFR 2019, Cibola in NMDispersed Camping6.5mi
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?