Dome Road (FR 289) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico
Dome Road (FR 289) in NM
A 30.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Sandoval County, NM.
Santa Fe National Forest, Jemez Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 45 days.
15.6 of the 30.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 15 of the 30.2 miles in are dirt. Climbs 2,200 ft over 30.2 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 18%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~280 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 21 switchbacks.
Rabbit Mountain stands 1,251 ft above the site, 0.9 miles east. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.8 miles off. La Jara Creek runs 1.1 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Los Alamos, is 12 mi off.
September normals 43–67°F, 2.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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