Cat Mesa (FR 135) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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Cat Mesa (FR 135) in NM

Santa Fe NF, Jemez Ranger District
8,442 ft
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A 17.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Sandoval County, NM. The road serves Jemez Falls. The road is open seasonally, October 1 to February 29.

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

All 17 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (17 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 8 switchbacks. A cattle guard 16.3 miles in.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.4 miles off. Redondo Peak stands 2,820 ft above the site, 5.8 miles northeast. The nearest town, Jemez Pueblo, is 15 mi off.

September normals 40–70°F, 2.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

Set by Santa Fe National Forest, Jemez Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?