Marias Canyon (FR 416) in NM -- Camping Rules & Access in New Mexico

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Marias Canyon (FR 416) in NM

Santa Fe NF, Espanola Ranger District
7,436 ft3.8 mi from Los Alamos
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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 6.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Gates 3.9 and 4.8 miles in, signed private. Water crossings 5.6 and 5.6 miles in.

A pond lies 0.2 mi off. Private here, with the nearest through road 1.1 miles off. Caballo Mountain stands 3,070 ft above the site, 4.7 miles west. Night skies are Bortle 2, true dark-sky territory.

Santa Fe National Forest, Espanola 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 Santa Fe National Forest, Espanola Ranger District.

Check current orders

September normals 46–73°F, 2.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?