Ojo Redondo (FR 480) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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Ojo Redondo (FR 480) in NM

Cibola NF, Mount Taylor Ranger District
8,170 ft
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A 29.7-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.

13.8 of the 29.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 13.8 of the 29.7 miles in are dirt. Climbs 3,400 ft over 29.7 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 24%. Winds through 18 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Milan, is 16 mi off.

September normals 44–73°F, 1.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Diener Canyon (FR 178) in NMForest Road Road3.1miCopperton (FR 548) in NMForest Road Road3.7miPho redondo campground in NMCampground4.2miOjo Redondo Campground in NMCampground4.3miOne Redondo in NMCampground4.4mi
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?