FR R9 — Thompson Grove Picnic Ground in TX -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Texas

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FR R9 — Thompson Grove Picnic Ground in TX

Cibola NF, Kiowa/Rita Blanca NGs
4,409 ft
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A 1.6-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 1.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.6 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.5 miles off. The nearest town, Clayton, is 18 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 Camping0.7miFR R11 — Thompson Grove Picnic Ground in TXDispersed Camping1.3miFR R13 — Thompson Grove Picnic Ground in TXDispersed Camping1.4miThompson Gr Pg (FR R800) in TXDispersed Camping2.0miFR R8, Cibola in TXDispersed Camping2.1mi
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?