Trick Tank (FR 09579) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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Trick Tank (FR 09579) in NM

Lincoln NF, Guadalupe Ranger District
4,753 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 0.2-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 0.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.2 miles).

Trick Tank lies 0.2 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. Pickett Hill stands 1,691 ft above the site, 4.4 miles southeast. The nearest town, Carlsbad, is 41 mi off.

September normals 60–83°F, 2.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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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?