Lick Ridge (FR 00253) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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Lick Ridge (FR 00253) in NM

Lincoln NF, Sacramento Ranger District
8,005 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 17.7-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 17.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 14.5 of the 17.7 miles in are dirt. Winds through 7 switchbacks.

Secluded here -- no through road within 3.7 miles. Lick Trick Tank lies 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, High Rolls, is 23 mi off.

September normals 46–71°F, 3.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Jefferies Can (FR 05549) in NMDispersed Camping3.6miCamel Road (BLM 4262) in NMForest Road Road19.6miMartin Road (BLM 4261) in NMForest Road Road20.8miPinon Draw (BLM 4210) in NMForest Road Road23.0miBerrendo Camp Road (BLM 4119) in NMForest Road Road24.8mi
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?