Truck Trail (FR 123) in NM -- Camping Rules & Access

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Truck Trail (FR 123) in NM

Road corridorCarson NF, El Rito Ranger District

28 mi from La Villita

Maps 9,128 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Carson National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · within 45 days
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkGOOD

Road Access

Difficult
  • All 13.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 440 ft over 13.6 miles through 6 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 21%.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.2 miles off.
  • Posos Spring lies 1.0 mi off.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 33–56°F, 1.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.