Prather Canyon (FR 00233) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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Prather Canyon (FR 00233) in NM

Lincoln NF, Sacramento Ranger District
7,513 ft
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A 6.4-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 6.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (6.4 miles). Climbs 340 ft over 6.4 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 26%. Level ground alongside most of its length.

A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. Denny Spring lies 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, High Rolls, is 18 mi off.

September normals 47–73°F, 3.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Rawhide (FR 00522) in NMForest Road Road10.0miBluewater Canyon (FR 00160) in NMForest Road Road10.1miAvis (FR 05544) in NMDispersed Camping10.5miPinon Long (FR 00557) in NMDispersed Camping11.4miOld Mayhill L.o. (FR 00620) in NMForest Road Road11.7mi
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?