Ceres (FR 09532) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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Ceres (FR 09532) in NM

Lincoln NF, Guadalupe Ranger District
5,888 ft
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A 2.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Otero County, NM. The road serves Rawhide Water Storage Tank.

Lincoln National Forest, Guadalupe Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 45 days. Camp at least 100 ft from water.

All 2.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.7 miles). Climbs 360 ft over 2.7 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 18%. Level ground alongside most of its length.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. Montgomery Tank lies 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Carlsbad, is 38 mi off.

September normals 57–77°F, 3.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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Fire restrictions

Set by Lincoln National Forest, Guadalupe 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?