FR 00991 — Deadhorse Hill in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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FR 00991 — Deadhorse Hill in NM

Lincoln NF, Smokey Bear Ranger District
7,080 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 1.5-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 1.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.5 miles). Climbs 0 ft over 1.5 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 21%.

Pines Tank lies 0.3 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.8 miles off. The nearest town, Ruidoso Downs, is 8.0 mi off.

September normals 48–74°F, 2.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Silver Lake Campground in NMCampground23.4miCarr Gap (FR 00607) in NMForest Road Road23.5miDry Canyon (FR 00405) in NMDispersed Camping25.4miDeep Slough (FR 05583) in NMForest Road Road25.8miNorth Orr (FR 05586) in NMDispersed Camping26.3mi
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?