American Spring (FR 181) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

A 3.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Los Alamos County, NM. The road serves Armstead Spring.

Santa Fe National Forest, Espanola Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 45 days. Camp at least 100 ft from water.

All 3.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (3.9 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Cerro Grande stands 1,961 ft above the site, 2.4 miles northwest. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Armstead Spring lies 0.5 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Los Alamos, is 6.1 mi off.