S Long Canyon (FR 00271) in NM -- Camping Rules & Access

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S Long Canyon (FR 00271) in NM

Road corridorLincoln NF, Sacramento Ranger District

22 mi from High Rolls

14 mi off US 82 (straight line)

Maps 8,047 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 6.9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Jefferies Peak.
  • Winds through 3 switchbacks.
  • A water crossing 1.7 miles along the road.

Setting

Secluded
  • Secluded here, with the nearest through road 3.7 miles off.
  • Board Tank lies 0.9 mi off.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 37–63°F, 1.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.