Rocky (FR 00521) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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Rocky (FR 00521) in NM

Lincoln NF, Guadalupe Ranger District
5,957 ft
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A 19.2-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 19.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (19.2 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 7 switchbacks.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.4 miles off. Coon Dog Storage Tank lies 0.2 mi off. Open country -- nothing named rises within 30 miles of here. The nearest town, Carlsbad, is 41 mi off.

September normals 56–78°F, 3.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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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?