Panchuela (FR 305) in NM -- Camping Rules & Access in New Mexico

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Panchuela (FR 305) in NM

Santa Fe NF, Pecos-Las Vegas Ranger District
8,179 ft15 mi from Tesuque
Maps
EASY
VerizonUNMEASURED
AT&TUNMEASURED
T-MobileUNMEASURED
StarlinkGOOD
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 1.5 miles in are maintained for passenger-car comfort, paved the whole way. Climbs 250 ft over 1.5 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 13%. Dead-end road with no mapped turnaround, so expect to back out or unhitch. A gate at the start of the road.

Grass Mountain stands 1,665 ft above the site, 1.7 miles east. Pecos River runs 0.1 mi off. Travellers have camped along here.

Santa Fe National Forest, Pecos-Las Vegas Ranger District: 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 Santa Fe National Forest, Pecos-Las Vegas Ranger District.

Check current orders

September normals 39–69°F, 2.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?