Powers Ridge (FR 05506) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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Powers Ridge (FR 05506) in NM

Lincoln NF, Guadalupe Ranger District
5,609 ft
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A 7.5-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 7.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (7.5 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.6 miles off. Powers Storage Tank lies 0.3 mi off. The nearest town, Carlsbad, is 39 mi off.

September normals 58–80°F, 3.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Rocky (FR 00521) in NMForest Road Road3.0miStorage (FR 00313) in NMForest Road Road3.1miAcrey Allot (FR 00519) in NMForest Road Road3.3miLawyer Tank (FR 09529) in NMDispersed Camping3.8miUltimo (FR 09582) in NMDispersed Camping4.6mi
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?