Bear Canyon (FR 00621) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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Bear Canyon (FR 00621) in NM

Lincoln NF, Sacramento Ranger District
6,890 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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A 3.1-mile stretch of graded dirt National Forest road in Otero County, NM. The road serves Upper Rio Penasco Site One Dam.

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

All 3.1 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Graded dirt the whole way in (3.1 miles).

Denny Hill stands 800 ft above the site, 0.8 miles south. Bear Creek runs 0.1 mi off. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. The nearest town, High Rolls, is 17 mi off.

September normals 49–75°F, 3.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?