Apache (FR 70) in NM -- Camping Rules & Access
Apache (FR 70) in NM
Road corridorCarson NF, Camino Real Ranger District
12 mi from Taos
Maps 8,549 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Motor-vehicle season 5/1–12/31Stay limit: 14 days · within 45 days
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 4.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 1.4 miles of dirt.
- Estimated climb: 1,400 ft over 4.7 miles through 9 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 28%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.9 miles off.
- Osha Mountain stands 2,327 ft above the map pin, 3.5 miles southeast.
- A pond lies 0.7 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 27–58°F, 1.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.