Bluewater Lookout (FR 00085) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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Bluewater Lookout (FR 00085) in NM

Lincoln NF, Sacramento Ranger District
6,993 ft
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Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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A 1.9-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Otero County, NM.

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

All 1.9 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Gravel the whole way in (1.9 miles).

The nearest town, High Rolls, is 25 mi off.

September normals 46–74°F, 2.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?