Short Cut (BLM 1104) in NM -- Camping Rules & Access

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Short Cut (BLM 1104) in NM

Road corridorBLM, Rio Puerco

36 mi from Jemez Pueblo

Maps 7,255 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

Local restrictions may apply; check the land manager’s camping rules.

BLM Rio Puerco Field Office ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · within 28 days · then move 25 mi
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Road Access

Rough
  • All 3.6 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, graded dirt the whole way.
  • Near Retention Dam Number 13.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.

Known camping along this road at mile 1.5: .

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • San Pedro Mountains rises 12 miles east.

Rules

  • Public Lands – General (All Public Lands) Within Albuquerque District (including Taos Field office)…Camp longer than 14 days in any 28 day period, after 14 days must move beyond 25 mile radius.…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
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 30–65°F, 1.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.