Old Spanish Trail (FR 86) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico
Old Spanish Trail (FR 86) in NM
A 62.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Socorro County, NM. The road serves Spook Hill.
Cibola National Forest, Magdalena Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit.
All 62.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (62.9 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 22 switchbacks. Water crossings 0.6, 0.9, 15, 24.9 and 50.2 miles in. Gates 25.4 and 46.1 miles in.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.7 miles off. Pothole Tank lies 1.1 mi off. Blue Mountain stands 4,513 ft above the site, 8.9 miles southwest. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Socorro, is 32 mi off.
September normals 52–82°F, 1.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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