Chupaderos (FR 446) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico
Chupaderos (FR 446) in NM
A 9.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Los Alamos County, NM. The road serves Guaje Mountain.
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 9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (9 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 7 switchbacks.
Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.3 miles off. Caballo Mountain stands 2,669 ft above the site, 3.7 miles west. A pond lies 1.1 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, Los Alamos, is 3.7 mi off.
September normals 45–72°F, 2.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Santa Fe National Forest, Espanola Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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