Wave Site (FR 05011) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico
Wave Site (FR 05011) in NM
A 0.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Otero County, NM. The road serves Cathey Peak.
Lincoln National Forest, Sacramento Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 45 days.
All 0.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.6 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A gate 0.6 miles in.
A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Open country -- nothing named rises within 30 miles of here. The nearest town, High Rolls, is 9.4 mi off.
September normals 43–66°F, 2.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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