Mc Ewan Can (FR 00024) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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Mc Ewan Can (FR 00024) in NM

Lincoln NF, Sacramento Ranger District
8,622 ft
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A 12.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Otero County, NM. The road serves Trestle Picnic Area. The road is open seasonally, May 31 to September 30.

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

6.7 of the 12.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 6.8 of the 12.8 miles in are dirt. Winds through 23 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A gate 1.6 miles in.

A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Night skies measure Bortle 5 -- a rural sky with a glow on the horizon. A body of water lies 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, High Rolls, is 4.5 mi off.

September normals 43–68°F, 3.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?