FR 97 — Petaca Mesa in NM -- Camping Rules & Access in New Mexico

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FR 97 — Petaca Mesa in NM

Carson NF, Tres Piedras Ranger District
7,071 ft15 mi from Dixon
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Dispersed camping generally allowed
WhyU.S. Forest Service opens most of its land to dispersed camping unless a local order restricts it. Check the unit's current orders before you commit.

Fire orders

All 83.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles, 77.5 miles of it dirt. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 32 switchbacks.

Cerro Mojino rises 3.5 miles east.

Carson National Forest, Tres Piedras Ranger District: The following are prohibited on the Carson National Forest:…Camping for more than 14 days, whether or not consecutive, within any 45-day period.

Rules that apply to this spot
Fire restrictions

Set by Carson National Forest, Tres Piedras Ranger District.

Check current orders

September normals 44–76°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?