Nfrs 44 in NM -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in New Mexico
Nfrs 44 in NM
A 40.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Rio Arriba County, NM.
Carson National Forest, El Rito Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 45 days.
24.8 of the 40.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 40.2 of the 40.6 miles in are dirt. Climbs 4,200 ft over 40.6 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 33%. Winds through 16 switchbacks. Water crossings 38.7, 39.2, 40.2 and 40.5 miles in.
A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. A body of water lies 0.6 mi off. Canjilon Mountain stands 1,660 ft above the site, 4.5 miles northwest. The nearest town, La Villita, is 32 mi off.
September normals 42–66°F, 2.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Carson National Forest, El Rito Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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