Sargent Canyon (FR 476) in NM -- Camping Rules & Access

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Sargent Canyon (FR 476) in NM

Road corridorCibola NF, Magdalena Ranger District

32 mi from Alamo

Maps 7,301 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 0–0.7 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
  • 4.6 of this road’s 19 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.
  • Winds through 13 switchbacks.
  • A water crossing 16.5 miles along the road.

Setting

Secluded
  • Secluded here, with the nearest through road 2.4 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.