FR 09409 — Pickett Hill in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

A 0.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Eddy County, NM.

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 0.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.3 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Irabarne Tank lies 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Carlsbad, is 38 mi off.