Three Mile Canyon (FR 00228) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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Three Mile Canyon (FR 00228) in NM

Lincoln NF, Sacramento Ranger District
8,572 ft
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A 17.0-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.

12.8 of the 17 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (17 miles). Climbs 2,600 ft over 17 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 32%.

Lake Tank lies 0.3 mi off. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.0 miles off. The nearest town, High Rolls, is 13 mi off.

September normals 41–69°F, 3.1″ 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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?