West Side RD (FR 00090) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

A 42.6-mile stretch of graded dirt National Forest road in Otero County, NM. The road serves Mule Peak.

Lincoln National Forest, Sacramento Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 45 days.

14.9 of the 42.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly graded dirt, with 15.8 miles of dirt. Climbs 8,200 ft over 42.6 miles -- sustained grades near 30%, with pitches to 62%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 32 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Private here -- the nearest through road is 2.2 miles off. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. Cathey Peak stands 1,711 ft above the site, 4.2 miles east. The nearest town, Boles Acres, is 6.2 mi off.