Poso Sprgs (FR 505) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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Poso Sprgs (FR 505) in NM

Santa Fe NF, Cuba Ranger District
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A 12.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Rio Arriba County, NM. The road serves Gallina Mountain.

Santa Fe National Forest, Cuba Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 45 days.

All 12.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (12.8 miles). Climbs 1,100 ft over 12.8 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 19%. Winds through 13 switchbacks.

Secluded here -- no through road within 3.7 miles. Gallina Mountain stands 707 ft above the site, 1.1 miles northwest. Sargent Tank lies 1.1 mi off. The nearest town, Dulce, is 37 mi off.

September normals 44–73°F, 2.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

Set by Santa Fe National Forest, Cuba 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?