Upper Lower Hooper (FR 09551) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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Upper Lower Hooper (FR 09551) in NM

Lincoln NF, Guadalupe Ranger District
6,793 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 0.3-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 0.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.3 miles).

The nearest town, Carlsbad, is 39 mi off.

September normals 54–74°F, 3.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Scenic Drive (FR 00540) in NMForest Road Road1.5miDark Canyon (FR 00069) in NMForest Road Road2.3miSummit (FR 09427) in NMDispersed Camping3.0miKuykendal (FR 00070) in NMForest Road Road3.1miSoldier Spring (FR 00307) in NMForest Road Road3.3mi
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.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?