Black River Spring (FR 00201) in NM -- Camping Rules & Access
Black River Spring (FR 00201) in NM
Road corridorLincoln NF, Guadalupe Ranger District
41 mi from Carlsbad
6.8 mi off US 62 (straight line)
Maps 7,206 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Stay limit: 14 days · within 45 days · then move 30 mi
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 17 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 1,300 ft over 17 miles through 4 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 33%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 2.1 miles off.
- Devils Den Spring lies 0.7 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 45–66°F, 1.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.