La Luz (FR 00162) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico
La Luz (FR 00162) in NM
A 35.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Otero County, NM.
Lincoln National Forest, Sacramento Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 45 days.
4.9 of the 35.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 20.3 of the 35.2 miles in are dirt. Climbs 7,700 ft over 35.2 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 19%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 22 switchbacks. Water crossings 1.6, 8.6 and 19.5 miles in.
A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. A body of water lies 0.9 mi off. Mill Ridge stands 1,058 ft above the site, 2.0 miles southeast. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, La Luz, is 1.2 mi off.
September normals 56–84°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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