Black River Spring (FR 00201) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico
Black River Spring (FR 00201) in NM
A 17.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Eddy County, NM. The road serves Productive Watershed.
Lincoln National Forest, Guadalupe Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 45 days. Camp at least 100 ft from water.
All 17.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (17.1 miles). Climbs 1,300 ft over 17.1 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 33%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 4 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A cattle guard at the start of the road.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 2.1 miles off. Open country -- nothing named rises within 30 miles of here. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, High Rolls, is 9.4 mi off.
September normals 43–66°F, 2.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Lincoln National Forest, Guadalupe Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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