Mary (FR 05512) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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Mary (FR 05512) in NM

Lincoln NF, Guadalupe Ranger District
6,054 ft
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An 11.0-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 11 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (11 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 5 switchbacks. Water crossings 8, 8.8, 9.7, 9.8 and 10.9 miles in.

Polk Water Storage Tank lies 0.2 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.6 miles off. The nearest town, Carlsbad, is 36 mi off.

September normals 57–77°F, 3.6″ 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?