West Red Canyon (FR 478) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico

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West Red Canyon (FR 478) in NM

Cibola NF, Magdalena Ranger District
6,386 ft
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A 16.5-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 16.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (16.5 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 5.5, 8.1, 9.1, 11.2, 12.2, 12.9, 13.5, 13.5, 15.7 and 15.8 miles in.

Secluded here -- no through road within 3.7 miles. Alamosa Creek runs 0.1 mi off. The nearest town, Truth or Consequences, is 37 mi off.

September normals 47–80°F, 1.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Rock Canyon (BLM 3126) in NMForest Road Road30.5miHermosa (FR 157) in NMForest Road Road31.7miSouth Monticello Point Campgrounds in NMCampground34.8miBlack Canyon Campground - Upper in NMCampground36.7miBlack Canyon Campground - Lower in NMCampground36.9mi
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?