Holiday Mesa (FR 605) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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Holiday Mesa (FR 605) in NM

Santa Fe NF, Jemez Ranger District
8,150 ft
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A 9.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Sandoval County, NM. The road serves Schoolhouse Mesa.

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

All 9.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (9.8 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 6 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.9 miles off. Cebollita Spring lies 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Jemez Pueblo, is 16 mi off.

September normals 40–71°F, 2.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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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?