FR R11 — Thompson Grove Picnic Ground in TX -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Texas

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FR R11 — Thompson Grove Picnic Ground in TX

Cibola NF, Kiowa/Rita Blanca NGs
4,407 ft
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A 3.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Dallam County, TX.

Cibola National Forest, Kiowa/Rita Blanca National Grasslands allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 45 days.

All 3.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (3.5 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.0 miles off. The nearest town, Clayton, is 19 mi off.

September normals 53–82°F, 1.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
FR R12 — Thompson Grove Picnic Ground in TXDispersed Camping0.9miFR R9 — Thompson Grove Picnic Ground in TXDispersed Camping1.3miThompson Gr Pg (FR R800) in TXDispersed Camping1.3miFR R13 — Thompson Grove Picnic Ground in TXDispersed Camping1.8miFR R8, Cibola in TXDispersed Camping2.7mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Cibola National Forest, Kiowa/Rita Blanca National Grasslands. 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?