Parrot Spring (BLM 1023) in NM -- Camping Rules & Access
Parrot Spring (BLM 1023) in NM
Road corridorBLM, Taos
36 mi from Dulce
Maps 7,057 ft
Camping permission not confirmed
Miles 1–1.8, 3.9–4.6, 6–7.6, 8.1–9.1 and 10–12.2 cross land the BLM doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.
Stay limit: 14 days · within 28 days · then move 25 mi
VerizonWEAK
AT&TWEAK
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 12.3 miles of this road are maintained only for low-range 4WD, graded dirt the whole way.
- Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
- Winds through 4 switchbacks.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Secluded
- Secluded here, with the nearest through road 2.5 miles off.
Rules
- Within Albuquerque District (including Taos Field office)…3) Camp longer than 14 days in any 28 day period, after 14 days must move beyond 25 mile radius. 4) Park any motor vehicle longer than 30 minutes or camp within 300 yards of any spring, manmade water well, or watering tank used by wildlife or domestic stock.
- Camping rules
Climate averages
October normals 30–65°F, 1.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.