Jacks Creek (FR 555) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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Jacks Creek (FR 555) in NM

Santa Fe NF, Pecos-Las Vegas Ranger District
8,155 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedEASY
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A 3.9-mile stretch of paved National Forest road in San Miguel County, NM. The road serves Paystation.

Santa Fe National Forest, Pecos-Las Vegas Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 45 days.

All 3.9 miles in are maintained for passenger-car comfort. Paved the whole way in (3.9 miles). Climbs 960 ft over 3.9 miles -- sustained grades near 12%. Winds through 6 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Gates 0 and 3.4 miles in.

Grass Mountain stands 1,689 ft above the site, 1.5 miles east. Pecos River runs 0.1 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Tesuque, is 15 mi off.

September normals 39–69°F, 2.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Pecos Barillas (FR 83) in NMForest Road Road15.8miFR 569 — Pecos Historical Marker in NMForest Road Road16.5miStorage Road (FR 319) in NMDispersed Camping16.7miDeer Canyon (FR 52) in NMDispersed Camping17.5miRuidoso Ridge (FR 203) in NMForest Road Road18.2mi
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?