Red Tank (FR 45) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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Red Tank (FR 45) in NM

Santa Fe NF, Pecos-Las Vegas Ranger District
6,188 ft
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A 29.6-mile stretch of graded dirt National Forest road in San Miguel County, NM. The road serves Sombodoro Mesa.

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

All 29.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly graded dirt, with 9.9 miles of dirt. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 4 switchbacks.

Starvation Peak stands 847 ft above the site, 1.1 miles northwest. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Las Vegas, is 17 mi off.

September normals 48–80°F, 2.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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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?