Wildhorse (FR 00278) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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Wildhorse (FR 00278) in NM

Lincoln NF, Guadalupe Ranger District
6,268 ft
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A 5.0-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 5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 3 switchbacks.

Open country -- nothing named rises within 30 miles of here. Hog Lake lies 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Carlsbad, is 45 mi off.

September normals 55–77°F, 3.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Panama (FR 00518) in NMForest Road Road2.0miStorage (FR 00313) in NMForest Road Road4.1miGowdy (FR 03045) in NMDispersed Camping4.2miRocky (FR 00521) in NMForest Road Road4.2miFat Dog (FR 09412) in NMDispersed Camping4.2mi
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?