Rawhide (FR 00522) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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Rawhide (FR 00522) in NM

Lincoln NF, Guadalupe Ranger District
7,532 ft
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A 17.1-mile stretch of dirt 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.

All 17.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (17.1 miles). Climbs 3,000 ft over 17.1 miles -- sustained grades near 26%, with pitches to 48%. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.8 miles off. McEwan Spring lies 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, High Rolls, is 24 mi off.

September normals 46–73°F, 2.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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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?