Sunspot Loop (FR 00538) in NM

Lincoln NF, Sacramento Ranger District

9,094 ft

Maps

Overnight camping allowedEASY

VerizonUNMEASURED

AT&TNONE

T-MobileUNMEASURED

StarlinkEXCELLENT

A 0.5-mile stretch of paved National Forest road in Otero County, NM. The road serves Sacramento Peak.

Lincoln National Forest, Sacramento Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 45 days.

All 0.5 miles in are maintained for passenger-car comfort. Paved the whole way in (0.5 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

Cathey Peak stands 545 ft above the site, 1.5 miles northeast. The nearest town, Boles Acres, is 9.7 mi off.

September normals 44–67°F, 2.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots

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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?

Sunspot Loop (FR 00538) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

Sunspot Loop (FR 00538) in NM