Scott Able (FR 00460) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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Scott Able (FR 00460) in NM

Lincoln NF, Sacramento Ranger District
9,204 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
VerizonUNMEASURED
AT&TNONE
T-MobileUNMEASURED
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A 5.6-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.

2.2 of the 5.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5.6 miles). Climbs 1,300 ft over 5.6 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 32%. Water crossings 1.1 and 5.5 miles in.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. Lightning Lake lies 1.2 mi off. The nearest town, High Rolls, is 13 mi off.

September normals 42–67°F, 3.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Perk Canyon (FR 00171) in NMForest Road Road6.7miS Long Canyon (FR 00271) in NMForest Road Road9.3miLick Ridge (FR 00253) in NMForest Road Road10.9miBluewater Canyon (FR 00160) in NMForest Road Road11.7miJefferies Can (FR 05549) in NMDispersed Camping12.0mi
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?