FR 1864 — Red Mesa in NM -- Camping Rules & Access
FR 1864 — Red Mesa in NM
Road corridorCarson NF, Tres Piedras Ranger District
24 mi from Questa
Maps 8,908 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Stay limit: 14 days · within 45 days
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkGOOD
Road Access
Difficult
- All 17 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 1,500 ft over 17 miles through 12 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 23%.
Known camping along this road at mile 7.8: .
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.1 miles off.
- Valdez Tank lies 0.6 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 30–57°F, 1.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.