Rosedale (FR 330) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

AnyRoost

Rosedale (FR 330) in NM

Cibola NF, Magdalena Ranger District
7,046 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
VerizonNONE
AT&TMARGINAL
T-MobileMARGINAL
StarlinkGOOD

A 23.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Socorro County, NM. The road serves Wildcat Peak.

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

All 23.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (23.1 miles). Climbs 5,400 ft over 23.1 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 22%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 16 switchbacks.

Cyanide Tank lies 0.1 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 2.1 miles off. Tower Peak stands 2,887 ft above the site, 6.0 miles northwest. The nearest town, Socorro, is 33 mi off.

September normals 48–77°F, 2.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Rosedale Cutoff (FR 57) in NMForest Road Road2.3miFrd 378 in NMForest Road Road3.9miHudson Canyon (FR 96) in NMForest Road Road4.5miTurkey Springs (FR 331) in NMForest Road Road5.9miBig Rosa Canyon (FR 56) in NMForest Road Road6.3mi
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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?