Dog Can (FR 00252) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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Dog Can (FR 00252) in NM

Lincoln NF, Sacramento Ranger District
6,581 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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A 5.4-mile stretch of graded dirt 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 5.4 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Graded dirt the whole way in (5.4 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Cattle guards 0.1 and 2.9 miles in. Water crossings 0.9, 1.1, 1.5, 1.7, 3.1, 3.6, 4.1, 4.2, 4.7, 4.9, 5 and 5.2 miles in.

Secluded here -- no through road within 3.7 miles. The Godley Tank shoreline is 1.2 mi off. The nearest town, High Rolls, is 27 mi off.

September normals 48–76°F, 2.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?