Canyon Loop (FR 638) in NM

Santa Fe NF, Pecos-Las Vegas Ranger District

8,910 ft

Maps

Overnight camping allowedRUTTED

VerizonMARGINAL

AT&TNONE

T-MobileWEAK

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A 9.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Mora County, NM. The road serves Morphy Dam.

Santa Fe National Forest, Pecos-Las Vegas Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 45 days.

All 9.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (9.2 miles).

Private here -- the nearest through road is 2.1 miles off. Bordo Del Medio stands 2,462 ft above the site, 6.9 miles west. The nearest town, Las Vegas, is 24 mi off.

September normals 40–69°F, 2.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots

Rito Colorado (FR 634) in NMDispersed Camping9.3mi Las Dispensas (FR 637) in NMDispersed Camping11.4mi Iron Gate Campground in NMCampground13.0mi El Porvenir Campground in NMCampground14.1mi Gallinas Road (FR 263) in NMForest Road Road14.5mi

Fire restrictions

Set by Santa Fe National Forest, Pecos-Las Vegas Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

fs.usda.gov

Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?

Canyon Loop (FR 638) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

Canyon Loop (FR 638) in NM