FR 172 — Banco Lona in NM -- Camping Rules & Access
FR 172 — Banco Lona in NM
Road corridorCarson NF, El Rito Ranger District
30 mi from Dixon
Maps 9,149 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Stay limit: 14 days · within 45 days
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Road Access
Difficult
- 2 of this road’s 8.9 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 1,800 ft over 8.9 miles, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 23%.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Canjilon Mountain rises 7.7 miles northwest.
Climate averages
October normals 33–56°F, 1.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.