FR 796, Carson in NM -- Camping Rules & Access

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FR 796, Carson in NM

Road corridorCarson NF, El Rito Ranger District

29 mi from Dixon

Maps 7,858 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 1.2–1.6 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

Carson National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · within 45 days
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkGOOD

Road Access

Difficult
  • All 2.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 290 ft over 2.4 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 14%.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Kiowa Mountain stands 1,878 ft above the map pin, 5.3 miles northeast.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 31–61°F, 1.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.