FR 1893 — Hopewell Dam in NM -- Camping Rules & Access
FR 1893 — Hopewell Dam in NM
Road corridorCarson NF, Tres Piedras Ranger District
34 mi from Questa
Maps 9,369 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Motor-vehicle season 7/26–4/30Stay limit: 14 days · within 45 days
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 4.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 740 ft over 4.3 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 24%.
Setting
Limited privacy
- Limited separation from through roads or other sites here, with the nearest through road 0.0 miles off.
- Jawbone Mountain stands 1,232 ft above the map pin, 1.7 miles west.
Climate averages
October normals 30–54°F, 1.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.