Cow Creek (FR 92) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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Cow Creek (FR 92) in NM

Santa Fe NF, Pecos-Las Vegas Ranger District
7,978 ft
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A 24.4-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.

All 24.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 12.2 of the 24.4 miles in are dirt. Climbs 3,200 ft over 24.4 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 24%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 17 switchbacks.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 3.5 miles off. A pond lies 0.5 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. Viveash Mesa stands 1,894 ft above the site, 4.8 miles northwest. The nearest town, Tesuque, is 19 mi off.

September normals 41–71°F, 2.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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Fire restrictions

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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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?