Smokey Bear RD

FS USDA Forest Service · NM · Dispersed

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Conditions

Road Access Dirt
Season Not recorded
Campfires Not recorded
Boondock Access Moderate Some rough roads, standard vehicle possible with care

The managing agency hasn't published season or campfire rules for this campground. The description and directions below often mention it — and it's worth calling the agency before a long drive.

Features

Access Dirt Road
Style Boondocking

Campground Stats

Total Sites0

Location

33.5694, -105.5423 , NM

Description

The Smokey Bear Ranger District offers many different recreation opportunities for all seasons.

Winter Sports

Scenic Viewing

Picnicking

Group Picnicking

Camping

Group Camping

Dispersed or "road-side" camping:  

You may drive to park your RV no more than 300' from an open road designated for such use. Please check with one of our offices to obtain a free Motor Vehicle Use Map which details exactly what roads you are allowed to disperse camp along. Most roads, outside of US and State Highways are available for this use.  Please be mindful that there are many private land inholdings within the Forest and these lands are not available for camping.

Trails:

We offer trails ranging in use from hiking, pack/saddle, mountain biking, motorcycle riding and ATV riding (less than 50" in width).  Most side-by-sides are greater than 50" in width and exceed a weight limit, these can be enjoyed on our dirt roads. Most of the trails within this district reside within the White Mountain and Capitan Wilderness Areas, so for a motorized Off Highway Vehicle experience, there are a handful of trails but nearly all of our dirt roads are available for use.

There is little to no water available in many places so please bring what you need and be safe.

Activities

AUTO TOURING BIKING CAMPING HIKING HORSEBACK RIDING HUNTING OFF HIGHWAY VEHICLE PICNICKING RECREATIONAL VEHICLES WINTER SPORTS

Details

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