J Thomas (BLM 2203) in NM -- Camping Rules & Access

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J Thomas (BLM 2203) in NM

Road corridorBLM, Socorro

37 mi from Alamo

Maps 7,077 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 0–5.5 cross land the BLM doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

BLM Socorro Field Office ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · within 28 days · then move 25 mi
VerizonWEAK
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkEXCELLENT

Road Access

Rough
  • All 5.5 miles of this road are maintained only for low-range 4WD, gravel the whole way.
  • Near Cerrito Viejo.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
  • A cattle guard at the start of the road.
  • A gate 3.2 miles along the road.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • South Crosby Peak stands 2,012 ft above the map pin, 4.6 miles north.

Rules

  • Within Las Cruces District (including Socorro Field Office)…4) Camp longer than 14 days in any 28 day period, after 14 days must move beyond 25 mile radius
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 32–69°F, 1.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.