Middle Fork Ojitos (FR 531) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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Middle Fork Ojitos (FR 531) in NM

Santa Fe NF, Cuba Ranger District
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A 27.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Sandoval County, NM.

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

All 27.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (27.1 miles). Winds through 8 switchbacks.

Trail Creek runs 0.2 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. Smokey Bear Hill stands 1,081 ft above the site, 2.0 miles southwest. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Jemez Pueblo, is 21 mi off.

September normals 39–71°F, 2.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Holiday (FR 608) in NMForest Road Road10.0miJemez R.s. (FR 328) in NMDispersed Camping10.6miLake Fork Canyon (FR 376) in NMForest Road Road12.5miVista Linda Campground in NMCampground14.0miCerro Pelado (FR 270) in NMForest Road Road14.3mi
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?