La Jara Mesa (FR 544) in NM -- Camping Rules & Access in New Mexico

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La Jara Mesa (FR 544) in NM

Cibola NF, Mount Taylor Ranger District
8,053 ft9.8 mi from Milan
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Dispersed camping generally allowed
WhyU.S. Forest Service opens most of its land to dispersed camping unless a local order restricts it. Check the unit's current orders before you commit.

Fire orders

All 30.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 7 switchbacks. Dead-end road with no mapped turnaround, so expect to back out or unhitch. A cattle guard 30.3 miles in.

Private here, with the nearest through road 2.2 miles off. Travellers have camped along here.

Cibola National Forest, Mount Taylor Ranger District: Camping for more than 14 days, whether or not consecutive, within any 45-day period

Rules that apply to this spot
Fire restrictions

Set by Cibola National Forest, Mount Taylor Ranger District.

Check current orders

September normals 43–74°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?