Garcia (FR 79) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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Garcia (FR 79) in NM

Santa Fe NF, Pecos-Las Vegas Ranger District
8,176 ft
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A 4.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Santa Fe County, NM. The road serves Sierra Pelada.

Santa Fe National Forest, Pecos-Las Vegas Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 45 days.

All 4.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (4.2 miles). Climbs 730 ft over 4.2 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 15%. A cattle guard 3 miles in. A gate 3.1 miles in.

Sierra Pelada stands 754 ft above the site, 1.3 miles north. A pond lies 1.1 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Santa Fe, is 7.2 mi off.

September normals 42–72°F, 1.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

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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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?