FR 893 — Black Mountain in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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FR 893 — Black Mountain in NM

Cibola NF, Magdalena Ranger District
7,092 ft
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A 10.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Socorro County, NM.

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

All 10 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (10 miles). Climbs 1,300 ft over 10 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 29%. Winds through 6 switchbacks. Water crossings 1.3 and 1.4 miles in.

Secluded here -- no through road within 3.7 miles. Prairie Dog Tank lies 0.2 mi off. San Mateo Mountains stands 3,242 ft above the site, 7.6 miles northeast. The nearest town, Truth or Consequences, is 35 mi off.

September normals 50–76°F, 1.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Turkey Run (FR 500) in NMForest Road Road26.8miRock Canyon (BLM 3126) in NMForest Road Road27.5miSilver Monument (FR 226) in NMForest Road Road29.1miSouth Monticello Point Campgrounds in NMCampground31.3miHermosa (FR 157) in NMForest Road Road33.1mi
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?