FR 09019, Lincoln in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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FR 09019, Lincoln in NM

Lincoln NF, Smokey Bear Ranger District
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A 0.4-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 0.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.4 miles). Climbs 0 ft over 0.4 miles -- sustained grades near 12%.

Big Tank lies 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Ruidoso Downs, is 9.6 mi off.

September normals 49–76°F, 2.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Silver Lake Campground in NMCampground26.2miCarr Gap (FR 00607) in NMForest Road Road26.3miDry Canyon (FR 00405) in NMDispersed Camping28.2miDeep Slough (FR 05583) in NMForest Road Road28.6miThree Mile Canyon (FR 00228) in NMForest Road Road29.1mi
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?