Dark Canyon (FR 00069) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico
Dark Canyon (FR 00069) in NM
An 8.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Eddy County, NM. The road serves Deer Hill.
Lincoln National Forest, Guadalupe Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 45 days. Camp at least 100 ft from water.
7.2 of the 8.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 7.2 of the 8.3 miles in are dirt. Climbs 780 ft over 8.3 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 17%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.8 miles off. Dirt Tank lies 0.5 mi off. The nearest town, Carlsbad, is 37 mi off.
September normals 55–75°F, 3.9″ 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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