South Elk Canyon (FR 00552) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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South Elk Canyon (FR 00552) in NM

Lincoln NF, Sacramento Ranger District
6,553 ft
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A 1.1-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.

All 1.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.1 miles). Water crossings 0.3, 0.4 and 0.6 miles in.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.5 miles off. Ivans Tank lies 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, High Rolls, is 28 mi off.

September normals 48–76°F, 2.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Ivans Tank (FR 09615) in NMDispersed Camping0.2miPinon Long (FR 00557) in NMDispersed Camping3.2miLick Ridge (FR 00253) in NMForest Road Road8.2miPinon Draw (BLM 4210) in NMForest Road Road8.7miS Long Canyon (FR 00271) in NMForest Road Road9.6mi
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?