Elk Springs (BLM 1124) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico
Elk Springs (BLM 1124) in NM
Bureau of Land Management administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 12.1-mile stretch of graded dirt BLM road in Sandoval County, NM.
All 12.1 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Graded dirt the whole way in (12.1 miles). Climbs 1,400 ft over 12.1 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 19%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 18 switchbacks.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.7 miles off. San Miguel Mountain stands 2,820 ft above the site, 5.0 miles east. South Fork Arroyo de los Pinos runs 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Jemez Pueblo, is 22 mi off.
September normals 45–79°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Bureau of Land Management. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
blm.gov