Christmas Tree (FR 09618) in NM -- Camping Rules & Access

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Christmas Tree (FR 09618) in NM

Road corridorLincoln NF, Sacramento Ranger District

18 mi from High Rolls

Maps 7,604 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Lincoln National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · within 45 days · then move 30 mi
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 1.9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Upper Rio Penasco Site One Dam.
  • Estimated climb: 430 ft over 1.9 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 19%.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.9 miles off.
  • Tower Tank lies 0.4 mi off.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 38–66°F, 1.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.