Pole Canyon (FR 180) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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Pole Canyon (FR 180) in NM

Cibola NF, Mount Taylor Ranger District
8,062 ft
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A 19.8-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.

7.2 of the 19.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 7.2 miles of dirt. Winds through 5 switchbacks.

A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. Salitre Mesa stands 549 ft above the site, 1.0 miles north. The nearest town, Milan, is 12 mi off.

September normals 47–75°F, 1.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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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?