Villa San Pio X (FR 391) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico
Villa San Pio X (FR 391) in NM
A 2.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in San Miguel County, NM. The road serves Spring Mountain.
Santa Fe National Forest, Pecos-Las Vegas Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 45 days.
All 2.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.7 miles). Climbs 1,200 ft over 2.7 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 28%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto.
Spring Mountain stands 2,225 ft above the site, 2.4 miles southwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.6 miles off. The Lost Lake shoreline is 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Las Vegas, is 24 mi off.
September normals 41–67°F, 2.4″ 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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