Kuykendal (FR 00070) in NM

Lincoln NF, Guadalupe Ranger District

6,269 ft

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A 5.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Eddy County, NM. The road serves Pickett 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.

All 5.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5.4 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

West Water Storage Tank lies 0.1 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. The nearest town, Carlsbad, is 37 mi off.

September normals 56–76°F, 3.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots

Opal (FR 03099) in NMDispersed Camping1.5mi Brett (FR 05516) in NMDispersed Camping1.6mi FR 09409 — Pickett Hill in NMDispersed Camping1.8mi Dark Canyon (FR 00069) in NMForest Road Road1.8mi Summit (FR 09427) in NMDispersed Camping1.9mi

Fire restrictions

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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Kuykendal (FR 00070) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

Kuykendal (FR 00070) in NM