Pasture Ridge (FR 00570) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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Pasture Ridge (FR 00570) in NM

Lincoln NF, Sacramento Ranger District
7,070 ft
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A 5.9-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.

All 5.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5.9 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Secluded here -- no through road within 3.7 miles. Corner Dry Pasture Tank lies 0.4 mi off. Sacramento Peak stands 2,167 ft above the site, 5.7 miles north. The nearest town, Boles Acres, is 12 mi off.

September normals 5275°F, 2.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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?