FR 578 — Red Mesa in NM -- Camping Rules & Access
FR 578 — Red Mesa in NM
Road corridorCarson NF
24 mi from Questa
Maps 8,611 ft
Camping permission not confirmed
Miles 17.6–18 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 18.9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 6.6 miles of it dirt.
- Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- South Malpais Tank lies 0.5 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 31–58°F, 1.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.