Mesa Morfins (FR 461) in NM -- Camping Rules & Access
Mesa Morfins (FR 461) in NM
Road corridorSanta Fe NF, Coyote Ranger District
34 mi from Los Alamos
Maps 8,305 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 17.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Cecilia Spring.
- Estimated climb: 2,600 ft over 17.6 miles through 11 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 22%.
Known camping along this road at mile 1.8: .
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.1 miles off.
- San Pedro Mountains stands 2,296 ft above the map pin, 4.1 miles southwest.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 31–60°F, 1.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.