FR 09219 — Mule Peak in NM -- Camping Rules & Access
FR 09219 — Mule Peak in NM
Road corridorLincoln NF, Sacramento Ranger District
6.2 mi from Boles Acres
Maps 7,928 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
- All 3.1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 90 ft over 3.1 miles through 5 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 14%.
Setting
Secluded
- Secluded here, with the nearest through road 3.5 miles off.
- Estimated night sky: Bortle 2, true dark-sky territory.
- Cathey Peak stands 1,711 ft above the map pin, 4.2 miles east.
Climate averages
October normals 41–62°F, 1.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.