Gowdy (FR 03045) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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Gowdy (FR 03045) in NM

Lincoln NF, Guadalupe Ranger District
4,477 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
VerizonUNMEASURED
AT&TNONE
T-MobileUNMEASURED
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A 0.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Otero County, NM.

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 0.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.9 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 3.0 miles off. Woods Tank lies 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Carlsbad, is 45 mi off.

September normals 61–83°F, 2.4″ 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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?