North Weed (FR 05017) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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North Weed (FR 05017) in NM

Lincoln NF, Sacramento Ranger District
7,351 ft
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A 2.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Otero County, NM. The road serves Denny Hill.

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

All 2.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.5 miles). Climbs 540 ft over 2.5 miles -- sustained grades near 20%, with pitches to 53%.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.6 miles off. A body of water lies 1.0 mi off. The nearest town, High Rolls, is 20 mi off.

September normals 48–74°F, 3.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Rawhide (FR 00522) in NMForest Road Road8.4miBluewater Canyon (FR 00160) in NMForest Road Road8.7miAvis (FR 05544) in NMDispersed Camping8.8miPinon Long (FR 00557) in NMDispersed Camping9.9miIvans Tank (FR 09615) in NMDispersed Camping10.5mi
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?