San Juan Peak (FR 332) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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San Juan Peak (FR 332) in NM

Cibola NF, Magdalena Ranger District
6,020 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 6.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Socorro County, NM. The road serves Cold Spring Dam.

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

All 6.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (6.2 miles). Climbs 1,400 ft over 6.2 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 16%.

Secluded here -- no through road within 3.7 miles. South Tank lies 0.8 mi off. Blue Mountain stands 4,296 ft above the site, 8.5 miles southwest. The nearest town, Socorro, is 33 mi off.

September normals 51–81°F, 1.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Old Spanish Trail (FR 86) in NMForest Road Road0.5miTurkey Springs (FR 331) in NMForest Road Road2.0miFrd 378 in NMForest Road Road4.0miRosedale (FR 330) in NMForest Road Road7.8miRosedale Cutoff (FR 57) in NMForest Road Road8.7mi
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?