Bear Springs (FR 506) in NM -- Camping Rules & Access

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Bear Springs (FR 506) in NM

Road corridorCibola NF, Magdalena Ranger District

19 mi from Alamo

Maps 6,775 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 10.3–10.8 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

Rough
  • All 16.6 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.
  • A cattle guard 4.2 miles along the road.
  • A water crossing 11.2 miles along the road.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.9 miles 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 38–69°F, 1.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.