Soldier Spring (FR 00307) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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Soldier Spring (FR 00307) in NM

Lincoln NF, Guadalupe Ranger District
7,123 ft
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A 6.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Eddy County, NM. The road serves Deer 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 6.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (6.4 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 4 switchbacks.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.8 miles off. Soldier Spring lies 0.9 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Carlsbad, is 41 mi off.

September normals 53–73°F, 3.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Scenic Drive (FR 00540) in NMForest Road Road1.8miUpper Lower Hooper (FR 09551) in NMDispersed Camping3.3miWilderness Ridge Wilderness Campground in NMBackcountry Campsite3.6miDark Canyon (FR 00069) in NMForest Road Road5.0miMiddle Dog (BLM 4232) in NMForest Road Road6.1mi
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?