Jefferies Can (FR 05549) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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Jefferies Can (FR 05549) in NM

Lincoln NF, Sacramento Ranger District
6,545 ft
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A 2.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Otero County, NM. The road serves Jefferies Peak.

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

All 2.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.1 miles).

Jefferies Peak stands 1,949 ft above the site, 2.6 miles north. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. The nearest town, Boles Acres, is 25 mi off.

September normals 50–77°F, 2.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Lick Ridge (FR 00253) in NMForest Road Road3.6miCamel Road (BLM 4262) in NMForest Road Road16.2miMartin Road (BLM 4261) in NMForest Road Road17.2miPinon Draw (BLM 4210) in NMForest Road Road18.6miBerrendo Camp Road (BLM 4119) in NMForest Road Road22.9mi
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.

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