Taylor (FR 00527) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico
Taylor (FR 00527) in NM
A 25.7-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 25.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (25.7 miles). Winds through 17 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 3.8, 4, 5.6, 6.4, 9.8, 10, 10.2, 10.5, 10.7, 11, 11.6, 11.7, 12, 12.2, 12.4, 12.6, 12.9, 13.5, 16.5, 16.9, 17.5, 17.9, 18.4, 21, 21.2, 21.6, 21.7, 21.9, 22.1, 22.3, 22.4, 22.6, 22.8, 23.2, 23.4, 23.7, 23.9, 24.9, 25.2 and 25.5 miles in.
A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.4 miles off. Carson Seep lies 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Carlsbad, is 34 mi off.
September normals 57–77°F, 3.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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