Opal (FR 03099) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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Opal (FR 03099) in NM

Lincoln NF, Guadalupe Ranger District
6,154 ft
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A 0.1-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 0.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.1 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Hamm Well Storage Tank lies 0.1 mi off. The nearest town, Carlsbad, is 37 mi off.

September normals 57–77°F, 3.8″ 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?