FR 282 — Cerro Pelon in NM -- Camping Rules & Access

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FR 282 — Cerro Pelon in NM

Road corridorCibola NF, Magdalena Ranger District

20 mi from Socorro

Maps 6,969 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

Rough
  • All 1.2 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.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.6 miles off.
  • Cerro Pelon stands 845 ft above the map pin, 1.4 miles south.
  • Earth Tank Number One lies 0.7 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 42–69°F, 1.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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