Bear Wallow (FR 441) in NM -- Camping Rules & Access
Bear Wallow (FR 441) in NM
Road corridorCarson NF, Camino Real Ranger District
11 mi from Talpa
Maps 9,934 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
VerizonWEAK
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkGOOD
Road Access
Difficult
- All 8.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles.
- Estimated climb: 1,100 ft over 8.6 miles through 5 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 25%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.7 miles off.
- Rincon Mountains stands 1,443 ft above the map pin, 2.8 miles southeast.
Climate averages
October normals 30–54°F, 2.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.