Aspen Ranch (FR 412) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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Aspen Ranch (FR 412) in NM

Santa Fe NF, Espanola Ranger District
9,191 ft
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A 1.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Santa Fe County, NM.

Santa Fe National Forest, Espanola Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 45 days. Camp at least 100 ft from water.

All 1.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.6 miles). Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 4 switchbacks. A gate 0.8 miles in.

Aspen Peak stands 1,891 ft above the site, 1.7 miles northeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.5 miles off. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Tesuque, is 5.6 mi off.

September normals 42–67°F, 2.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
FR 330 — La Mesa Corral de la Agua in NMForest Road Road35.4miHighway Rest Area in NMRest Area37.6miFR 47 — Sombodoro Mesa in NMForest Road Road42.8miEl Cerro Upper Campground in NMCampground45.9miFR 46 — Mesita de los Ladrones in NMForest Road Road47.7mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Santa Fe National Forest, Espanola 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?