Middle Ponil (FR 1910) in NM -- Camping Rules & Access
Middle Ponil (FR 1910) in NM
Road corridorCarson NF, Questa Ranger District
22 mi from Questa
Maps 9,576 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Motor-vehicle season 1/1–11/15Stay limit: 14 days · within 45 days
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Road Access
Difficult
- 0.6 of this road’s 6.3 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Winds through 4 switchbacks.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Little Costilla Peak stands 3,005 ft above the map pin, 3.9 miles north.
Rules
- Most of the Carson National Forest is open to dispersed camping, which is when you camp away from developed facilities and associated amenities (e.g. bathrooms, picnic tables, fire rings). This includes car camping and backpacking.…Permits are currently not required for dispersed camping, including for backpacking or entering wilderness areas.
- Camping rules
Climate averages
October normals 30–54°F, 1.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.