Borrego Mesa (FR 306) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

A 33.3-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.

32.7 of the 33.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 25.9 of the 33.3 miles in are dirt. Climbs 5,500 ft over 33.3 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 20%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 35 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Cattle guards 0.5, 1.6, 4.4 and 14.2 miles in. Gates 5 and 25.1 miles in.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.5 miles off. Night skies measure Bortle 4 -- a rural sky with a glow on the horizon. Rio Medio runs 1.0 mi off. Sierra Mosca stands 4,941 ft above the site, 9.2 miles southeast. The nearest town, Chimayo, is 2.5 mi off.