Capulin Area (FR 438) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico
Capulin Area (FR 438) in NM
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 0.7-mile stretch of paved National Forest road in Sandoval County, NM. The road serves Capulin Spring.
All 0.7 miles in are maintained for passenger-car comfort. Paved the whole way in (0.7 miles). Climbs 30 ft over 0.7 miles -- sustained grades near 18%. A gate 0.1 miles in.
Sandia Mountains stands 1,764 ft above the site, 1.8 miles southwest. Capulin Spring lies 0.1 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 4 -- a rural sky with a glow on the horizon. The nearest town, Sandia Heights, is 5.0 mi off.
September normals 45–71°F, 2.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by U.S. Forest Service. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
fs.usda.gov