Panama (FR 00518) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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Panama (FR 00518) in NM

Lincoln NF, Guadalupe Ranger District
6,328 ft
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An 8.8-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Otero County, NM.

Lincoln National Forest, Guadalupe Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 45 days. Camp at least 100 ft from water.

1.7 of the 8.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 1.7 miles of dirt. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 3 switchbacks.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.9 miles off. Little Dog Water Storage Tank lies 0.2 mi off. Open country -- nothing named rises within 30 miles of here. The nearest town, Atoka, is 45 mi off.

September normals 56–77°F, 2.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Wildhorse (FR 00278) in NMForest Road Road2.0miCork Screw (FR 00322) in NMForest Road Road2.6miCrooked Canyon (FR 00516) in NMForest Road Road4.8miSegrest Draw (FR 05501) in NMForest Road Road5.8miStorage (FR 00313) in NMForest Road Road5.9mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Lincoln National Forest, Guadalupe 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?