Rio La Casa (FR 113) in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico
Rio La Casa (FR 113) in NM
A 12.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Mora County, NM. The road serves Alamitos Trailhead.
Santa Fe National Forest, Pecos-Las Vegas Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 45 days.
All 12.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 12 of the 12.2 miles in are dirt. Climbs 3,000 ft over 12.2 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 37%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 11 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Cattle guards 5.5 and 11.4 miles in.
Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. Jicarita Peak stands 2,619 ft above the site, 4.8 miles northwest. North Fork Rio La Casa runs 1.1 mi off. The nearest town, Talpa, is 23 mi off.
September normals 39–62°F, 2.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Santa Fe National Forest, Pecos-Las Vegas Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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