FR 559 — Banco Lona in NM -- Camping Rules & Access
FR 559 — Banco Lona in NM
Road corridorCarson NF, El Rito Ranger District
30 mi from La Villita
Maps 8,755 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
- All 5.1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 1,300 ft over 5.1 miles through 8 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 25%.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Banco Lona stands 829 ft above the map pin, 0.7 miles southwest.
- Caño Tank lies 0.5 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 34–57°F, 1.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.