Pecos Barillas (FR 83) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico
Pecos Barillas (FR 83) in NM
A 52.4-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.
41.9 of the 52.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 41.9 of the 52.4 miles in are dirt. Climbs 7,100 ft over 52.4 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 32%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 48 switchbacks.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.9 miles off. A pond lies 1.0 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, Eldorado at Santa Fe, is 17 mi off.
September normals 45–76°F, 1.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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