Copper Canyon (FR 406) in NM -- Camping Rules & Access
Copper Canyon (FR 406) in NM
Road corridorCibola NF, Magdalena Ranger District
13 mi from Socorro
Maps 6,810 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands ↗
Stay limit: 14 days · within 45 days
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Water Canyon Mesa.
- Estimated climb: 270 ft over 1 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 13%.
- A cattle guard 0.3 miles along the road.
- A gate 1 miles along the road.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Water Canyon Mesa stands 1,352 ft above the map pin, 1.2 miles southeast.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 40–69°F, 1.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.