Water Canyon (FR 235*1) in NM -- Camping Rules & Access
Water Canyon (FR 235*1) in NM
Road corridorCibola NF, Magdalena Ranger District
14 mi from Socorro
Maps 8,113 ft
Camping permission not confirmed
Miles 5.3–5.7 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
- 0.3 of this road’s 8 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near South Baldy.
- Estimated climb: 3,900 ft over 8 miles through 10 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 49%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
- Water crossings 0.6, 4.6, 5.3 and 6.6 miles along the road.
- A cattle guard 4.7 miles along the road.
- A gate 7.9 miles along the road.
Setting
Limited privacy
- Limited separation from through roads or other sites here, with the nearest through road 0.1 miles off.
- Timber Peak stands 2,387 ft above the map pin, 1.3 miles southwest.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 38–64°F, 1.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.