Horse Canyon (FR 157) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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Horse Canyon (FR 157) in NM

Santa Fe NF, Cuba Ranger District
8,551 ft
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An 11.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Sandoval County, NM. The road serves Blue Bird Mesa.

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

All 11.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (11.3 miles). Climbs 1,100 ft over 11.3 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 28%. Winds through 15 switchbacks.

Eureka Mesa stands 1,031 ft above the site, 1.1 miles northwest. Deer Lake lies 1.0 mi off. The nearest town, Jemez Pueblo, is 28 mi off.

September normals 41–70°F, 2.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Stable (FR 611) in NMForest Road Road12.9miHoliday Mesa (FR 605) in NMForest Road Road13.0miBattleship Rock Picnic Area (FR 265) in NMDispersed Camping15.8miBanco Bonito Campground (Special Use Permit Required) in NMCampground16.5miHoliday (FR 608) in NMForest Road Road16.6mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Santa Fe National Forest, Cuba 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?