FR 46 — Mesita de los Ladrones in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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FR 46 — Mesita de los Ladrones in NM

Santa Fe NF, Pecos-Las Vegas Ranger District
5,687 ft
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A 10.7-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 10.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (10.7 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.8 miles off. Pecos River runs 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Las Vegas, is 23 mi off.

September normals 49–82°F, 2.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
El Cerro Upper Campground in NMCampground3.8miFR 47 — Sombodoro Mesa in NMForest Road Road5.1miRed Tank (FR 45) in NMForest Road Road6.7miHighway Rest Area in NMRest Area11.5miHighway Rest Area in NMRest Area11.5mi
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?