Louis (FR 09471) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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Louis (FR 09471) in NM

Lincoln NF, Guadalupe Ranger District
5,789 ft
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A 0.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Eddy County, NM. The road serves Flying Paper Boy of the Guadalupes.

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 0.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.8 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

Priestly Tank lies 1.1 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Carlsbad, is 33 mi off.

September normals 58–78°F, 3.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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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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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?