FR 00497 — Baca Mesa in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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FR 00497 — Baca Mesa in NM

Lincoln NF, Smokey Bear Ranger District
6,282 ft
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A 4.0-mile stretch of 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 4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (4 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.6 miles off. Capitan Mountains stands 3,920 ft above the site, 6.5 miles north. Baca Tank lies 1.2 mi off. The nearest town, Capitan, is 15 mi off.

September normals 50–78°F, 2.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
FR 09019, Lincoln in NMDispersed Camping11.6miFR 00991 — Deadhorse Hill in NMDispersed Camping14.4miFR 00992 — Deadhorse Hill in NMDispersed Camping14.5miFR 00588 — Deadhorse Hill in NMForest Road Road15.6miFR 00590 — Museum of the Horse in NMDispersed Camping17.4mi
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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?