FR 713 — Kiowa Mountain in NM -- Camping Rules & Access
FR 713 — Kiowa Mountain in NM
Road corridorCarson NF, El Rito Ranger District
28 mi from Questa
Maps 8,703 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 8.5 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 1,500 ft over 8.5 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 31%.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Kiowa Mountain stands 1,033 ft above the map pin, 1.0 miles west.
- Spring Creek runs 0.6 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 31–57°F, 1.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.