Bear Trap Canyon (FR 549) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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Bear Trap Canyon (FR 549) in NM

Cibola NF, Magdalena Ranger District
7,413 ft
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A 26.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Socorro County, NM. The road serves Alexander Mountain.

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

4.1 of the 26.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (26.9 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 12 switchbacks. Water crossings 5, 5, 5.2, 5.4, 5.5, 6.9, 15.3 and 15.7 miles in.

Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Alamo, is 45 mi off.

September normals 45–76°F, 1.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Post Canyon (FR 140) in NMForest Road Road11.4miWest Red Canyon (FR 478) in NMForest Road Road11.8miFR 893 — Black Mountain in NMForest Road Road11.8miAntelope Tank (FR 896) in NMForest Road Road13.7miBurma Road (FR 377) in NMForest Road Road18.2mi
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?