San Jose Quad (FR 200) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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San Jose Quad (FR 200) in NM

Santa Fe NF, Pecos-Las Vegas Ranger District
8,467 ft
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A 13.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in San Miguel County, NM. The road serves Barillas Peak.

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

All 13.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (13.4 miles). Climbs 810 ft over 13.4 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 19%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 14 switchbacks.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.9 miles off. La Cueve Number One Spring lies 1.1 mi off. Barillas Peak stands 894 ft above the site, 1.8 miles east. The nearest town, Las Vegas, is 16 mi off.

September normals 46–70°F, 2.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Ruidoso Ridge (FR 203) in NMForest Road Road2.3miFR 569 — Pecos Historical Marker in NMForest Road Road6.7miPecos Barillas (FR 83) in NMForest Road Road7.7miStorage Road (FR 319) in NMDispersed Camping9.7miHighway Rest Area - Ribera in NMRest Area12.3mi
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?