FR 795 — Hopewell Dam in NM -- Camping Rules & Access
FR 795 — Hopewell Dam in NM
Road corridorCarson NF, Tres Piedras Ranger District
34 mi from Questa
Maps 9,386 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 4.9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side.
- Winds through 8 switchbacks.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Jawbone Mountain stands 1,215 ft above the map pin, 2.0 miles northwest.
Climate averages
October normals 30–54°F, 1.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.