Penasco Spring (FR 936) in NM -- Camping Rules & Access

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Penasco Spring (FR 936) in NM

Road corridorCibola NF, Magdalena Ranger District

16 mi from Truth or Consequences

Maps 5,414 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 0–2.3 and 3.8–4.2 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands ↗

Stay limit: 14 days · within 45 days
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 11.9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
  • Winds through 5 switchbacks.

Setting

Secluded
  • Secluded here, with the nearest through road 3.0 miles off.
  • A river runs 0.6 mi off.
  • Vicks Peak stands 4,853 ft above the map pin, 12 miles northwest.

Rules

  • This Order imposes a 14-day stay limit; places restrictions on alcoholic beverage consumption and parking; and bans public nudity.
  • Camping rules

Climate averages

October normals 43–75°F, 0.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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