Hudson Canyon (FR 96) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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Hudson Canyon (FR 96) in NM

Cibola NF, Magdalena Ranger District
9,795 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 13.3-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 13.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (13.3 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 9 switchbacks. Water crossings 6.8 and 13 miles in.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.7 miles off. The nearest town, Socorro, is 36 mi off.

September normals 43–67°F, 2.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Bear Trap Campground in NMCampground4.2miHughes Mill Campground in NMCampground4.3miRosedale (FR 330) in NMForest Road Road4.5miGrassy Lookout (FR 138) in NMForest Road Road5.1miRosedale Cutoff (FR 57) in NMForest Road Road5.4mi
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?