Serpentine (FR 09415) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico
Serpentine (FR 09415) in NM
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A 1.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Eddy County, NM. The road serves The Pinnacle.
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 1.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.3 miles).
Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.5 miles off. The Pinnacle stands 649 ft above the site, 1.4 miles northwest. The nearest town, Carlsbad, is 27 mi off.
September normals 61–82°F, 3.4″ 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.
fs.usda.govSources checked August 2026Something wrong here?