Dry Canyon (FR 00405) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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Dry Canyon (FR 00405) in NM

Lincoln NF, Sacramento Ranger District
7,955 ft
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Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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A 0.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Otero County, NM. The road serves Silver Springs Dam.

Lincoln National Forest, Sacramento Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 45 days.

All 0.5 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Dirt the whole way in (0.5 miles).

Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. The nearest town, High Rolls, is 10 mi off.

September normals 46–71°F, 3.3″ 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?