Red Rock (FR 139) in NM -- Camping Rules & Access

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Red Rock (FR 139) in NM

Road corridorCibola NF, Magdalena Ranger District

20 mi from Truth or Consequences

Maps 5,914 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 1.6–6.5, 8.9–9.3 and 12.8–19.4 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
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkEXCELLENT

Road Access

Difficult
  • 6.2 of this road’s 21.4 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Aragon Spring.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
  • Winds through 8 switchbacks.
  • Cattle guards 0.1, 1.6, 2.8, 6.5, 15.6 and 20.3 miles along the road.
  • Gates 11.3 and 12 miles along the road.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Vicks Peak stands 4,353 ft above the map pin, 7.7 miles north.
  • Monticello Number One Tank lies 0.4 mi off.

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 44–73°F, 1.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.