Chupadera Mesa (BLM 4202) in NM -- Camping Rules & Access

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Chupadera Mesa (BLM 4202) in NM

Road corridorBLM, Socorro

27 mi from Carrizozo

Maps 6,045 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 2.6–3.7, 4.5–7.9, 10.5–11.6, 12.2–14, 15.2–20.7, 21.2–30.6 and 32.2–33 cross land the BLM doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

BLM Socorro Field Office ↗

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

Rough
  • All 33.1 miles of this road are maintained only for low-range 4WD, graded dirt the whole way.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.

Setting

Secluded
  • Secluded here, with no through road within 3.7 miles.

Rules

  • Within Las Cruces District (including Socorro Field Office)…4) Camp longer than 14 days in any 28 day period, after 14 days must move beyond 25 mile radius
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 41–70°F, 1.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.