FR 30, Santa Fe in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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FR 30, Santa Fe in NM

Santa Fe NF, Cuba Ranger District
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A 3.2-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 3.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (3.2 miles). Climbs 940 ft over 3.2 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 21%. Winds through 4 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

La Jara Ranch Spring lies 0.2 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. San Pedro Mountains stands 3,033 ft above the site, 7.1 miles east. The nearest town, Jemez Pueblo, is 39 mi off.

September normals 4075°F, 1.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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?