FR 440 — Cal Ship Mesa in NM -- Camping Rules & Access

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FR 440 — Cal Ship Mesa in NM

Road corridorCibola NF, Magdalena Ranger District

19 mi from Alamo

Maps 7,269 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · within 45 days
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 22.9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
  • Winds through 31 switchbacks.

Setting

Secluded
  • Secluded here, with the nearest through road 3.2 miles off.
  • The White Mesa Tank shoreline is 0.6 mi off.
  • Madre Mountain stands 2,286 ft above the map pin, 5.2 miles southwest.

Rules

  • This Order imposes a 14-day stay limit; places restrictions on alcoholic beverage consumption and parking; and bans public nudity.
  • Camping rules

Climate averages

October normals 36–67°F, 1.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.