Cienega Redonda (FR 27) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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Cienega Redonda (FR 27) in NM

Santa Fe NF, Espanola Ranger District
9,561 ft
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A 47.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Rio Arriba County, NM. The road serves La Mesa del Pedregosa.

Santa Fe National Forest, Espanola Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 45 days. Camp at least 100 ft from water.

45.4 of the 47.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 27.7 of the 47.8 miles in are dirt. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 14 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Cattle guards 43.7 and 46 miles in.

A body of water lies 0.9 mi off. Polvadera Peak stands 1,675 ft above the site, 4.7 miles east. The nearest town, Los Alamos, is 15 mi off.

September normals 40–66°F, 2.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

Set by Santa Fe National Forest, Espanola 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?