Crooked Paloma (BLM 4284) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico
Crooked Paloma (BLM 4284) in NM
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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 59–80°F, 2.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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