Sawmill (FR 481) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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Sawmill (FR 481) in NM

Cibola NF, Mount Taylor Ranger District
7,570 ft
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A 2.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Mckinley County, NM. The road serves Hilso Trailhead. The road is open seasonally, April 1 to December 14.

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

All 2.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.5 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Cattle guards 0 and 0 miles in.

A body of water lies 0.3 mi off. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. The nearest town, Iyanbito, is 7.7 mi off.

September normals 45–76°F, 1.4″ 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?