Kyle Spr (FR 00486) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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Kyle Spr (FR 00486) in NM

Lincoln NF, Smokey Bear Ranger District
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A 2.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Lincoln County, NM. The road serves Swan Hill.

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

All 2.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.3 miles). Winds through 4 switchbacks.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.8 miles off. Deafy Tank lies 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Capitan, is 2.7 mi off.

September normals 49–75°F, 2.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Monjeau Campground in NMCampground9.0miSkyline Campground in NMCampground9.9miRed Ketchum (FR 00593) in NMForest Road Road10.4miFR 05624 — Hightower Mountain in NMForest Road Road10.8miEagle Lakes (FR 00120) in NMForest Road Road10.9mi
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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?