FR 95 — Sierra Negra in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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FR 95 — Sierra Negra in NM

Carson NF, El Rito Ranger District
7,050 ft
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A 22.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Rio Arriba County, NM. The road is open seasonally, May 1 to December 31.

Carson National Forest, El Rito Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 45 days.

All 22.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (22.3 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 3 switchbacks.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.9 miles off. Ojito Sastras lies 0.4 mi off. Sierra Negra stands 1,002 ft above the site, 2.5 miles south. The nearest town, El Duende, is 17 mi off.

September normals 47–77°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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Fire restrictions

Set by Carson National Forest, El Rito 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?