Blue Bird Mesa (FR 98) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico
Blue Bird Mesa (FR 98) in NM
A 14.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Sandoval County, NM. The road is open seasonally, July 1 to May 14.
Santa Fe National Forest, Cuba Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 45 days.
All 14.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 12.9 of the 14.9 miles in are dirt. Climbs 1,300 ft over 14.9 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 23%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~170 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 10 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A gate 6.6 miles in.
Nacimiento Peak stands 2,291 ft above the site, 3.4 miles northeast. A body of water lies 0.5 mi off. The nearest town, Jemez Pueblo, is 29 mi off.
September normals 44–73°F, 2.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Santa Fe National Forest, Cuba Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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