Valle Largo (FR 187) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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Valle Largo (FR 187) in NM

Cibola NF, Mount Taylor Ranger District
8,330 ft
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A 13.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Cibola County, NM. The road serves Mule Spring.

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

All 13.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (13.9 miles). Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

A body of water lies 0.1 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.6 miles off. The nearest town, San Rafael, is 16 mi off.

September normals 43–72°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?