Karr Main (FR 00634) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico
Karr Main (FR 00634) in NM
A 3.5-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Otero County, NM. The road serves Karr Spring.
Lincoln National Forest, Sacramento Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 45 days.
1.6 of the 3.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 1.6 miles of dirt. Climbs 600 ft over 3.5 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 15%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 6 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.8 miles off. Karr Canyon Spring lies 1.0 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, High Rolls, is 3.3 mi off.
September normals 45–66°F, 3.2″ 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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