Weed Lookout (FR 00560) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico
Weed Lookout (FR 00560) in NM
A 1.2-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Otero County, NM. The road serves Sacramento Columbarium.
Lincoln National Forest, Sacramento Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 45 days.
All 1.2 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Gravel the whole way in (1.2 miles). Climbs 480 ft over 1.2 miles -- sustained grades near 12%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto.
The nearest town, High Rolls, is 19 mi off.
September normals 48–74°F, 3.0″ 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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