Pinon Long (FR 00557) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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Pinon Long (FR 00557) in NM

Lincoln NF, Sacramento Ranger District
6,936 ft
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A 3.5-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 3.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (3.5 miles).

Secluded here -- no through road within 3.7 miles. McEwan Spring lies 1.1 mi off. The nearest town, High Rolls, is 26 mi off.

September normals 48–75°F, 2.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Rawhide (FR 00522) in NMForest Road Road1.7miIvans Tank (FR 09615) in NMDispersed Camping3.1miSouth Elk Canyon (FR 00552) in NMDispersed Camping3.2miLick Ridge (FR 00253) in NMForest Road Road5.1miS Long Canyon (FR 00271) in NMForest Road Road6.4mi
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?