FR 00600 — Bonito Dam in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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FR 00600 — Bonito Dam in NM

Lincoln NF, Smokey Bear Ranger District
7,410 ft
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A 1.1-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 1.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.1 miles). Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Monjeau Peak stands 2,231 ft above the site, 2.1 miles south. The Bonito Lake shoreline is 0.2 mi off. The nearest town, Ruidoso, is 8.5 mi off.

September normals 50–75°F, 3.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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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?