Chutes (FR 555) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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Chutes (FR 555) in NM

Cibola NF, Mount Taylor Ranger District
8,096 ft
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An 8.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Mckinley County, NM.

Cibola National Forest, Mount Taylor Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 45 days.

All 8.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (8.5 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.5 miles off. San Miguel Spring lies 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Grants, is 21 mi off.

September normals 43–73°F, 1.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Llanito Frio (FR 51) in NMForest Road Road1.9miMarquez Canyon (FR 456) in NMForest Road Road2.5miLobo Can RD (FR 239) in NMForest Road Road6.6miLa Mosca Peak (FR 453) in NMForest Road Road8.0miSan Mateo Mesa (FR 192) in NMForest Road Road9.4mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Cibola National Forest, Mount Taylor 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?