Dalton Picnic Area (FR 118) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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Dalton Picnic Area (FR 118) in NM

Santa Fe NF, Pecos-Las Vegas Ranger District
7,224 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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A 0.2-mile stretch of paved 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 0.2 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Paved the whole way in (0.2 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A cattle guard at the start of the road.

Pecos River runs 0.1 mi off. Viveash Mesa stands 2,648 ft above the site, 3.4 miles northeast. The nearest town, Tesuque, is 15 mi off.

September normals 45–75°F, 1.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Valle De La Cabra (FR 594) in NMForest Road Road21.1miFR 330 — La Mesa Corral de la Agua in NMForest Road Road23.5miFR 47 — Sombodoro Mesa in NMForest Road Road30.1miHighway Rest Area in NMRest Area31.4miEl Cerro Upper Campground in NMCampground33.2mi
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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?