Carr Gap (FR 00607) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico
Carr Gap (FR 00607) in NM
A 33.6-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.
15.1 of the 33.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 15.1 miles of dirt. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 18 switchbacks. Cattle guards 1.6 and 24.3 miles in. Water crossings 28.4, 28.6, 28.7, 28.8, 29, 29.9, 30.2, 30.8, 31, 31.1 and 31.2 miles in.
A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. The nearest town, High Rolls, is 16 mi off.
September normals 47–73°F, 3.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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