San Mateo Mesa (FR 192) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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San Mateo Mesa (FR 192) in NM

Cibola NF, Mount Taylor Ranger District
8,104 ft
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A 26.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Mckinley County, NM. The road is open seasonally, April 16 to December 14.

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

All 26.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (26.7 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 5 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.4 miles off. Mesa Tank lies 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Milan, is 18 mi off.

September normals 42–73°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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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?