Perk Canyon (FR 00171) in NM -- Camping Rules & Access in New Mexico

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Perk Canyon (FR 00171) in NM

Lincoln NF, Sacramento Ranger District
8,424 ft20 mi from High Rolls
Maps
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Dispersed camping generally allowed
WhyU.S. Forest Service opens most of its land to dispersed camping unless a local order restricts it. Check the unit's current orders before you commit.

Fire orders

9.9 of the 19 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles, 9.9 miles of it dirt. Dead-end road with no mapped turnaround, so expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 0.5, 2.3, 2.7, 3.8, 7.7, 7.9 and 17.2 miles in.

Private here, with the nearest through road 1.6 miles off. Monument Spring lies 0.8 mi off. Travellers have camped along here.

Lincoln National Forest, Sacramento Ranger District: Camping for more than 14 days, whether or not consecutive, within any 45-day period.

Rules that apply to this spot
Fire restrictions

Set by Lincoln National Forest, Sacramento Ranger District.

Check current orders
1 reviewed rule is not confirmed here
Camping
Not confirmed here
Reported rule: Held for review

September normals 44–69°F, 3.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?