Mesa Barn (FR 00131) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico
Mesa Barn (FR 00131) in NM
A 4.2-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 4.2 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Dirt the whole way in (4.2 miles). Climbs 1,000 ft over 4.2 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 19%.
Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. Nogal Tank lies 0.6 mi off. Loma Grande stands 1,608 ft above the site, 3.5 miles southwest. The nearest town, Capitan, is 4.8 mi off.
September normals 48–74°F, 2.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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