FR 21 — Cerrito Pelado in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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FR 21 — Cerrito Pelado in NM

Santa Fe NF, Espanola Ranger District
6,757 ft
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A 9.6-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 9.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (9.6 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 3 switchbacks. A water crossing 3.2 miles in.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.7 miles off. A pond lies 0.4 mi off. Caja del Rio Plateau stands 704 ft above the site, 1.5 miles east. The nearest town, Las Campanas, is 8.6 mi off.

September normals 49–78°F, 1.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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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?