South Base (FR 00338) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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South Base (FR 00338) in NM

Lincoln NF, Smokey Bear Ranger District
6,840 ft
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A 7.9-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 7.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (7.9 miles). Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A cattle guard at the start of the road.

West Mountain stands 1,929 ft above the site, 2.2 miles north. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.3 miles off. Hammett Spring lies 1.2 mi off. The nearest town, Capitan, is 7.9 mi off.

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

Nearby Spots
Rob Jagger's Campground in NMCampground6.4miFR 09849 — Lincoln State Monument Point of Interest in NMDispersed Camping9.7miNorth Coe (FR 00585) in NMForest Road Road9.9miFR 00497 — Baca Mesa in NMDispersed Camping10.9miFR 09819 — Lincoln State Monument Point of Interest in NMDispersed Camping10.9mi
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?