Payne (BLM 4226) in NM

Road corridorBLM, Socorro

14 mi from Carrizozo

Maps 5,479 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 0–1.1, 1.7–4.5 and 6–6.4 cross land the BLM doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

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

VerizonWEAK

AT&TNONE

T-MobileNONE

StarlinkEXCELLENT

Moderate

All 8.1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, graded dirt the whole way.
Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.

Secluded

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

October normals 42–74°F, 1.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Payne (BLM 4226) in NM -- Camping Rules & Access