Horse Ridge Road (FR 09334) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico
Horse Ridge Road (FR 09334) in NM
A 2.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Otero County, NM. The road serves Tunnel Vista.
Lincoln National Forest, Sacramento Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 45 days.
All 2.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.3 miles). Climbs 1,400 ft over 2.3 miles -- sustained grades near 22%, with pitches to 25%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A water crossing 0.1 miles in.
Horse Ridge stands 1,483 ft above the site, 1.9 miles south. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, La Luz, is 3.5 mi off.
September normals 54–82°F, 2.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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