Capilla (FR 245) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico
Capilla (FR 245) in NM
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 7.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Torrance County, NM. The road serves New Canyon #1 Spring.
0.1 of the 7.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (7.3 miles). Climbs 2,200 ft over 7.3 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 18%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 11 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Osha Peak stands 1,511 ft above the site, 1.1 miles west. New Canyon Spring lies 0.1 mi off. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. The nearest town, Meadow Lake, is 13 mi off.
September normals 47–72°F, 3.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by U.S. Forest Service. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
fs.usda.gov