Cora Dutton RD (FR 00488) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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Cora Dutton RD (FR 00488) in NM

Lincoln NF, Smokey Bear Ranger District
7,012 ft
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A 2.8-mile stretch of graded dirt National Forest road in Lincoln County, NM.

Lincoln National Forest, Smokey Bear Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 45 days.

All 2.8 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Graded dirt the whole way in (2.8 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. Nogal Tank lies 0.6 mi off. Loma Grande stands 1,624 ft above the site, 3.5 miles southwest. The nearest town, Capitan, is 4.8 mi off.

September normals 48–74°F, 2.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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Fire restrictions

Set by Lincoln National Forest, Smokey Bear 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?