Six Mile Canyon (FR 547) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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Six Mile Canyon (FR 547) in NM

Cibola NF, Mount Taylor Ranger District
7,375 ft
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A 20.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Mckinley County, NM. 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 20 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 13.8 of the 20 miles in are dirt. Climbs 2,500 ft over 20 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 19%. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 6 switchbacks. Gates 0 and 2.5 miles in.

A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.6 miles off. Wingate Stock Tank lies 1.2 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, Iyanbito, is 6.2 mi off.

September normals 45–77°F, 1.1″ 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?