FR 569 — Pecos Historical Marker in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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FR 569 — Pecos Historical Marker in NM

Santa Fe NF, Pecos-Las Vegas Ranger District
7,710 ft
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A 10.1-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.

All 10.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (10.1 miles). Climbs 1,200 ft over 10.1 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 23%. Winds through 7 switchbacks.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.2 miles off. The nearest town, Eldorado at Santa Fe, is 18 mi off.

September normals 43–74°F, 1.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Valle De La Cabra (FR 594) in NMForest Road Road16.1miFR 330 — La Mesa Corral de la Agua in NMForest Road Road17.4miRed Tank (FR 45) in NMForest Road Road22.8miFR 47 — Sombodoro Mesa in NMForest Road Road23.9miEl Cerro Upper Campground in NMCampground26.9mi
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?