Turkey Springs (FR 331) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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Turkey Springs (FR 331) in NM

Cibola NF, Magdalena Ranger District
6,145 ft
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A 7.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Socorro County, NM. The road serves Horse Mountain.

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

All 7.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (7.9 miles). Climbs 960 ft over 7.9 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 15%. 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 -- no through road within 3.7 miles. Deep Canyon Tank lies 0.4 mi off. Horse Mountain stands 1,223 ft above the site, 2.3 miles west. The nearest town, Socorro, is 32 mi off.

September normals 49–80°F, 2.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Old Spanish Trail (FR 86) in NMForest Road Road1.7miFrd 378 in NMForest Road Road1.9miSan Juan Peak (FR 332) in NMForest Road Road2.0miRosedale (FR 330) in NMForest Road Road5.9miRosedale Cutoff (FR 57) 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?