San Jose (FR 96) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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San Jose (FR 96) in NM

Santa Fe NF, Cuba Ranger District
7,411 ft
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A 4.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Sandoval County, NM. The road serves Hatch Reservoir Dam.

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

All 4.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (4.9 miles). Climbs 1,400 ft over 4.9 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 15%. Level ground alongside most of its length.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.4 miles off. Regina Store Spring lies 0.4 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. San Pedro Mountains stands 3,190 ft above the site, 9.0 miles southeast. The nearest town, Jemez Pueblo, is 41 mi off.

September normals 41–76°F, 1.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Rio De Las Vacas Campground in NMCampground15.0miClear Creek Campground in NMCampground15.5miJarosa Penas Negras (FR 103) — Coyote in NMForest Road Road16.2miJarosa Penas Negras (FR 103) — Cuba in NMForest Road Road16.2miPenistaja West (BLM 1109) 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?