Pat's Lake (FR 00216) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico
Pat's Lake (FR 00216) in NM
A 2.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Lincoln County, NM. The road serves Monjeau Peak.
Lincoln National Forest, Guadalupe Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 45 days. Camp at least 100 ft from water.
All 2.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.2 miles).
South Fork Eagle Creek runs 0.1 mi off. Buck Mountain stands 3,124 ft above the site, 3.4 miles west. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Ruidoso, is 5.1 mi off.
September normals 46–71°F, 3.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Lincoln National Forest, Guadalupe Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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