FR 09849 — Lincoln State Monument Point of Interest in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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FR 09849 — Lincoln State Monument Point of Interest in NM

Lincoln NF, Smokey Bear Ranger District
6,488 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 1.6-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 1.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.6 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.6 miles off. Capitan Mountains stands 3,714 ft above the site, 6.1 miles north. Pipline Tank lies 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Capitan, is 14 mi off.

September normals 49–77°F, 2.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
FR 09019, Lincoln in NMDispersed Camping11.5miFR 00991 — Deadhorse Hill in NMDispersed Camping14.3miFR 00992 — Deadhorse Hill in NMDispersed Camping14.3miFR 00588 — Deadhorse Hill in NMForest Road Road15.3miFR 00590 — Museum of the Horse in NMDispersed Camping16.9mi
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?