FR 161 — Alamitos Trailhead in NM -- Camping Rules & Access
FR 161 — Alamitos Trailhead in NM
Road corridorCarson NF
21 mi from Talpa
Maps 9,700 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Motor-vehicle season 5/1–12/31Stay limit: 14 days · within 45 days
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Road Access
Rough
- All 0.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles.
- Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
Known camping along this road at mile 0: .
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.2 miles off.
- Jicarita Peak stands 3,133 ft above the map pin, 5.0 miles west.
Climate averages
October normals 32–54°F, 2.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.