Llanito Frio (FR 51) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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Llanito Frio (FR 51) in NM

Cibola NF, Mount Taylor Ranger District
8,241 ft
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A 15.1-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 15.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (15.1 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.9 miles off. Antelope Tank lies 0.7 mi off. Mount Taylor stands 3,060 ft above the site, 8.1 miles south. The nearest town, Grants, is 21 mi off.

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

Nearby Spots
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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?