Bailey Canyon (FR 00206) in NM -- Camping Rules & Access in New Mexico

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Bailey Canyon (FR 00206) in NM

Road corridorLincoln NF, Sacramento Ranger District

4.5 mi from High Rolls

Maps 8,116 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
  • 1.4 of this road’s 5.8 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 4.4 miles of it dirt.
  • Near Osha TH.
  • Estimated climb: 1,200 ft over 5.8 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 16%.

9 known camp spots along this road, between mile 1.5 and mile 5.7: reported by travellers.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • A pond lies 1.1 mi off.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 2, true dark-sky territory.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

September normals 4570°F, 3.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.