Old Canyon (FR 220) in NM -- Camping Rules & Access

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Old Canyon (FR 220) in NM

Road corridorCibola NF, Magdalena Ranger District

34 mi from Alamo

Maps 7,467 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 3.7–4, 12.5–13.4 and 15.6–16.1 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

Difficult
  • All 18.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Winds through 6 switchbacks.

Known camping along this road at mile 18: .

Setting

Secluded
  • Secluded here, with the nearest through road 2.7 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 32–67°F, 1.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.