Crooked Paloma (BLM 4284) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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Crooked Paloma (BLM 4284) in NM

BLM
5,303 ft
Maps
MODERATE
VerizonUNMEASURED
AT&TNONE
T-MobileWEAK
StarlinkEXCELLENT
Rules not confirmed

Bureau of Land Management administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.

A 13.5-mile stretch of graded dirt BLM road in Otero County, NM.

All 13.5 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Graded dirt the whole way in (13.5 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 12 switchbacks.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 3.5 miles off. La Paloma Tank lies 0.1 mi off. The nearest town, Carlsbad, is 45 mi off.

September normals 5980°F, 2.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Fire restrictions

Set by Bureau of Land Management. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

blm.gov