Bull Creek (FR 86) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico
Bull Creek (FR 86) in NM
A 43.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in San Miguel County, NM.
Santa Fe National Forest, Pecos-Las Vegas Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 45 days.
42.9 of the 43.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 25.1 of the 43.1 miles in are dirt. Climbs 9,000 ft over 43.1 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 35%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 40 switchbacks. A cattle guard 15.1 miles in.
Viveash Mesa stands 1,047 ft above the site, 0.8 miles northeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.4 miles off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Tesuque, is 15 mi off.
September normals 43–67°F, 2.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Santa Fe National Forest, Pecos-Las Vegas Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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