Devils Mesa (FR 301) in NM -- Camping Rules & Access

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Devils Mesa (FR 301) in NM

Road corridorCarson NF

17 mi from Dulce

Maps 7,057 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

Carson National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · within 45 days
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 3.1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles.
  • Estimated climb: 710 ft over 3.1 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 18%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.8 miles off.
  • A river runs 0.7 mi off.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 32–65°F, 1.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.