Thompson Ridge (FR 106) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico
Thompson Ridge (FR 106) in NM
A 5.1-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Sandoval County, NM. The road serves Cave Canyon Sping.
Santa Fe National Forest, Jemez Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 45 days.
0.1 of the 5.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 0.1 miles of dirt. Climbs 1,300 ft over 5.1 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 15%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 4 switchbacks.
A pond lies 0.1 mi off. San Antonio Mountain stands 1,443 ft above the site, 1.9 miles northeast. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Los Alamos, is 20 mi off.
September normals 43–69°F, 2.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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