FR 173 — Banco Lona in NM -- Camping Rules & Access
FR 173 — Banco Lona in NM
Road corridorCarson NF, El Rito Ranger District
31 mi from La Villita
Maps 9,064 ft
Camping permission not confirmed
Miles 0.8–1.1 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.
Stay limit: 14 days · within 45 days
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 15 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 2.2 miles of it dirt.
- Estimated climb: 2,700 ft over 15 miles through 15 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 27%.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.8 miles off.
- Gurule Spring Number Two lies 0.4 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 33–56°F, 1.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.