Deer Canyon (FR 52) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico
Deer Canyon (FR 52) in NM
A 1.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Santa Fe County, NM. The road serves Glorieta Pass Historical Marker.
Santa Fe National Forest, Pecos-Las Vegas Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 45 days.
All 1.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.7 miles). Climbs 30 ft over 1.7 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 17%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.0 miles off. Glorieta Baldy stands 2,736 ft above the site, 4.7 miles north. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, Eldorado at Santa Fe, is 8.8 mi off.
September normals 45–75°F, 1.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Santa Fe National Forest, Pecos-Las Vegas Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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