Baney Canyon (FR 477) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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Baney Canyon (FR 477) in NM

Cibola NF, Magdalena Ranger District
7,527 ft
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An 11.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Socorro County, NM. The road serves Bald Hill.

Cibola National Forest, Magdalena Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.

All 11.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (11.6 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 3 switchbacks.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.6 miles off. Baney Tank lies 1.2 mi off. Oak Peak stands 1,164 ft above the site, 3.2 miles north. The nearest town, Alamo, is 42 mi off.

September normals 48–76°F, 1.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
West Red Canyon (FR 478) in NMForest Road Road14.3miPost Canyon (FR 140) in NMForest Road Road14.5miFR 893 — Black Mountain in NMForest Road Road14.9miAntelope Tank (FR 896) in NMForest Road Road16.5miBurma Road (FR 377) in NMForest Road Road21.3mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Cibola National Forest, Magdalena 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?