School House Mesa (FR 604) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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School House Mesa (FR 604) in NM

Santa Fe NF, Jemez Ranger District
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A 28.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Sandoval County, NM. The road is open seasonally, August 16 to February 29.

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

25.3 of the 28.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 21.5 of the 28.4 miles in are dirt. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 9 switchbacks.

A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. Cass Tank lies 0.5 mi off. The nearest town, Jemez Pueblo, is 17 mi off.

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

Nearby Spots
Highway Rest Area in NMRest Area20.7miLost Valley (BLM 1120) in NMForest Road Road22.6miTent Rocks (BLM 1011) in NMForest Road Road26.5miCochiti Campground in NMCampground26.9miTetilla Peak in NMCampground27.7mi
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?