North Coe (FR 00585) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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North Coe (FR 00585) in NM

Lincoln NF, Smokey Bear Ranger District
6,716 ft
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A 7.1-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 7.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (7.1 miles). Climbs 770 ft over 7.1 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 17%. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 4 switchbacks.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.3 miles off. West Tank lies 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Capitan, is 8.0 mi off.

September normals 4876°F, 2.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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?