Rosedale Cutoff (FR 57) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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Rosedale Cutoff (FR 57) in NM

Cibola NF, Magdalena Ranger District
6,787 ft
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A 17.9-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 17.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (17.9 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.7 miles off. Lane Tank lies 0.6 mi off. Tower Peak stands 3,146 ft above the site, 6.1 miles west. The nearest town, Socorro, is 31 mi off.

September normals 49–78°F, 2.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Rosedale (FR 330) in NMForest Road Road2.3miBig Rosa Canyon (FR 56) in NMForest Road Road4.6miFrd 378 in NMForest Road Road4.8miHudson Canyon (FR 96) in NMForest Road Road5.4miTurkey Springs (FR 331) in NMForest Road Road6.7mi
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?