Upper Pendleton (FR 00556) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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Upper Pendleton (FR 00556) in NM

Lincoln NF, Sacramento Ranger District
8,218 ft
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A 3.2-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 3.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (3.2 miles). Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. The nearest town, High Rolls, is 18 mi off.

September normals 45–70°F, 3.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Jefferies Can (FR 05549) in NMDispersed Camping7.7miPinon Draw (BLM 4210) in NMForest Road Road20.6miCamel Road (BLM 4262) in NMForest Road Road23.7miMartin Road (BLM 4261) in NMForest Road Road24.4miPinon Draw (BLM 4210) in NMForest Road Road27.3mi
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?