Strange (BLM 3197) in NM -- Camping Rules & Access in New Mexico

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Strange (BLM 3197) in NM

BLM, New Mexico
4,887 ft32 mi from Deming
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Dispersed camping generally allowed
WhyBureau of Land Management opens most of its land to dispersed camping unless a local order restricts it. Check the unit's current orders before you commit.

Fire orders

All 9.7 miles in are maintained for passenger cars, graded dirt the whole way. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 3 switchbacks. A water crossing 9 miles in. A gate 9.6 miles in.

Secluded here, with the nearest through road 3.5 miles off. Cedar Mountain stands 1,317 ft above the site, 3.6 miles southeast.

Bureau of Land Management, New Mexico: Camp longer than 14 days in any 28 day period, after 14 days must move beyond 25 mile radius

Rules that apply to this spot
Fire restrictions

Set by Bureau of Land Management, New Mexico.

Check current orders

September normals 56–86°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?