Guaje RD (FR 57) 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 Barranca Mesa.

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). Climbs 10 ft over 3.9 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 16%.

A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. Caballo Mountain stands 3,210 ft above the site, 5.3 miles northwest. A stream runs 1.2 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Los Alamos, is 0.9 mi off.