Cooks Peak (BLM 3116) in NM -- Camping Rules & Access in New Mexico

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Cooks Peak (BLM 3116) in NM

BLM, New Mexico
4,457 ft1.9 mi from Keeler Farm
Maps
MODERATE
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Dispersed camping generally allowed
WhyBureau of Land Management 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 13.6 miles in are maintained for passenger cars, graded dirt the whole way. Level ground alongside most of its length. Water crossings 1.2, 2.2, 4.8, 7.3, 7.4, 7.8, 9.2, 9.2, 13.4 and 13.5 miles in.

Private here, with the nearest through road 1.8 miles off. Night skies are Bortle 3, a dark rural sky.

Bureau of Land Management, New Mexico: Camp longer than 14 days in any 28 day period, after 14 days must move beyond 25 mile radius

Rules that apply to this spot
Fire restrictions

Set by Bureau of Land Management, New Mexico.

Check current orders

September normals 58–87°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?