Apache Point Observatory (FR 05010) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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Apache Point Observatory (FR 05010) in NM

Lincoln NF, Sacramento Ranger District
9,029 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedEASY
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A 1.0-mile stretch of paved National Forest road in Otero County, NM. The road serves Sacramento Peak.

Lincoln National Forest, Sacramento Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 45 days.

All 1 miles in are maintained for passenger-car comfort. Paved the whole way in (1 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A cattle guard at the start of the road.

Cathey Peak stands 610 ft above the site, 1.5 miles northeast. The nearest town, Boles Acres, is 10 mi off.

September normals 45–68°F, 2.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Scott Able (FR 00460) in NMForest Road Road4.3miPasture Ridge (FR 00570) in NMForest Road Road5.7miOliver Lee Memorial State Park in NMCampground6.8miLogan Canyon (FR 00539) in NMDispersed Camping8.7miUpper Pendleton (FR 00556) in NMDispersed Camping10.1mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Lincoln National Forest, Sacramento 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?