Sargent Tank (FR 00517) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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Sargent Tank (FR 00517) in NM

Lincoln NF, Guadalupe Ranger District
6,298 ft
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A 15.0-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 15 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (15 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 3.5 miles off. Open country -- nothing named rises within 30 miles of here. Corner Water Storage Tank lies 1.1 mi off. The nearest town, Atoka, is 44 mi off.

September normals 56–77°F, 3.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Prude (FR 00321) in NMForest Road Road2.2miCrooked Canyon (FR 00516) in NMForest Road Road3.3miSegrest Draw (FR 05501) in NMForest Road Road3.5miUpper Sargent Seep (FR 00323) in NMDispersed Camping3.7miTerry (FR 09506) in NMForest Road Road4.5mi
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?